Financial Analyst

Overview Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) delivers high-impact, technical solutions to complex national security issues. With over 50 years of business expertise and consistent growth, we are known for continuous innovation for our government customers, in both the US and abroad. Our exceptionally talented team is highly collaborative in spirit and practice, producing Results that Matter. Come work with the best! We offer opportunity, unique challenges, and clear-sighted commitment to the mission. Objective. Responsive. Trusted. The AUKUS, Submarines, and Industrial Base Group (ASIG), within the Sea, Land, Air Division, provides timely, objective, analytic assessments that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis to Director Submarine Program directorates and key stakeholders surrounding submarine platform construction. Director Submarine Program unifies submarine platform procurement activities, which includes the Columbia-class SSBN program (a Major Defense Acquisition Program and the Navy’s top acquisition priority), the Virginia-class SSN program, the new SSN-X program (developing the next generation attack submarine), and the AUKUS Integration and Acquisition Office, to bring improved capabilities to our undersea forces. Analysts and Engineers supporting Director Submarine Program will continue SPA’s decades of support to the SSBN force, as well as supporting oversight of cutting-edge attack submarine construction, assisting in developing the design requirements for the SSN platform of the future, and helping plan and execute new and innovative strategies to strengthen the critical submarine shipbuilding industrial base. These are high-profile, major acquisition and manufacturing programs of significant importance to the future capabilities of the US Navy in an era of renewed strategic competition. SPA has an immediate need for an experienced Financial Analyst to support BUPERS-701 at Naval Support Facility Arlington. Responsibilities Strong financial analyst needed for budget formulation to 1) Support resource cost-benefit analysis, forecasting, and execution tracking for OPNAV N1 MPN and DHAN appropriation account totaling +$34B Perform manpower costing, financial (costing) modeling, and resource planning Reconcile execution data across financial, manpower, personnel systems with the understanding of the why behind decision making Develop and employ analytical tools for evaluating the degree to which the client’s programs serve higher-level priorities and meet resourcing requirements Track monthly execution and forecasting for various parts of the MPN appropriation to include but not limited to Reserve ADOS support, reimbursable programs, and requirements in support of continuing contingency efforts Frequently interact with subordinate staffs and commands, members of the N1 staff, and other OPNAV staff codes to coordinate requests for Information Develop status reports, issue papers, perform program risk assessments, and use financial management tools Develop and offer frequent revision of monthly spend plan tracking often on a short suspense timeline Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Science, Engineering, Social Sciences, or a related field Seven years of relevant work experience, particularly in the areas of DOW finance, accounting, or budget analysis Mid-level understanding/familiarity of MPN and Manpower Domain Knowledge including drivers of military personnel costs (end strength, average strength, pay and allowance rates, special and incentive pays, bonuses, PCS, training, and separation) The ability to present complex data in decision-ready tables, charts, and short narratives capable of being used as supporting evidence for strategic and operational level decision making related to Military Personnel, Navy (MPN) for senior and executive leaders Active SECRET Clearance, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment Desired Qualifications Experience in DoW, Department of the Navy, other federal, or comparable large-enterprise budget formulation and execution tools such as PBIS (Program Budget Information System) and the Intelligent Workbook (IW), MS Excel, Total Force Manpower Management System (TFMMS), and Power BI Experience supporting PPBE, annual budget submission cycles, execution reviews, program objective memorandum–type processes, or equivalent multi-year planning, while maintaining focus on current year execution Experience with unfunded requirements, reprogramming or transfer requests, year-end execution actions, and creation of budget justification requests supporting reallocation of funding or spending Pay Range Information At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Virginia, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $90,000.00/Yr. - USD $100,000.00/Yr. #J-18808-Ljbffr