Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Financial Management Analyst

Significance

. Provide financial management and analytical support to a Department of Defense program office, focusing on FMS financial operations and cradle-to-grave budget execution .

Posted 9/19/2026full-timeCrystal City • Virginia • United StatesJunior💰 $71,000 - $78,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management and analytical support within the Department of Defense, focusing on Foreign Military Sales (FMS) financial operations and budget execution. Proficient in drafting funding documents and providing timely financial reporting and analysis to program leadership.

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Financial ManagementForeign Military Sales (FMS)Budget ExecutionFunding Document DraftingDoD Financial Systems

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBudget ExecutionFMS Case AnalysisData VisualizationFunding Document ExecutionReconciliationAudit ActivitiesFinancial ReportingObligation AuthorityExpenditure Authority

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsResearch SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

CCARSCRISCMCSDSAMSSCIPADVANAAFMSDWWAWFG-Invoicing

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Full Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Department of DefenseForeign Military Sales (FMS)Funding AuthoritiesLetters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs)Cradle-to-Grave Budget ExecutionFMS Resource Allocation ProcessDoD Program OfficesSecurity CooperationFMS Case Lifecycle ManagementAudit Readiness

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide financial management and analytical support to a Department of Defense program office, focusing on FMS financial operations and cradle-to-grave budget execution
Support commitments, obligations, expenditures, funds tracking, reconciliation, audit activities, and FMS case analysis
Draft and execute funding documents, including Target Load Sheets, MIPRs, Air Force Form 9 Purchase Requests, MORDs, travel orders, and Lines of Accounting
Support FMS activities involving Letters of Offer and Acceptance, funding authorities, 8242 case analysis, and the FMS Resource Allocation process
Leverage DoD financial, acquisition, and FMS systems to research financial data and resolve discrepancies
Maintain accurate documentation
Provide timely financial reporting and analysis to program leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 1 year of relevant industry experience providing financial, business, or analytical support
Active Full Secret clearance
Baseline understanding of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) financial operations, including Letters of Offer and Acceptance (LOAs), Obligation Authority, Contract Authority, Expenditure Authority, and case closure
Experience supporting cradle-to-grave budget execution, including commitments, obligations, expenditures, funds tracking, and reconciliation
Experience drafting and executing funding documents, including Target Load Sheets (TLSs), MIPRs, Air Force Form 9 Purchase Requests, MORDs, and travel orders
Experience drafting and executing Lines of Accounting (LOAs) and supporting financial documentation
Experience supporting 8242 FMS case analysis, data visualization, financial reporting, and audit activities, including reconciliation of unobligated and unliquidated funds
Familiarity with the FMS Resource Allocation (FRA) process
Knowledge and experience with DoD financial, FMS, and acquisition systems, including CCARS, CRIS, CMCS, DSAMS, SCIP, ADVANA, AFM, SDW, WAWF, EDA, GAFS/BQ, DTIM, Navy ERP, PIEE, and G-Invoicing
Strong analytical and research skills, including collecting, analyzing, documenting, and distilling financial data
Ability to prepare financial documentation, reports, data visualizations, briefings, and business presentations
Previous DoD Foreign Military Sales or Security Cooperation experience
Experience supporting DoD program offices, acquisition programs, or Joint Program Offices
Working knowledge of FMS case lifecycle management and financial processes
Experience researching and resolving discrepancies across multiple DoD financial and FMS systems
Understanding of DoD financial management, appropriations, budget execution, and audit readiness requirements
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate financial information to program leadership and stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive and generous benefits package
Hybrid work schedule with one day onsite per week