Financial & Budget Management Analyst - Lead, Senior

Position OverviewQinetiQ is seeking a senior Financial & Budget Management Analyst to support the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). You will lead key financial management activities for an NGA program or group of programs: analyzing budgets in depth, justifying resource allocations to external stakeholders, and defending program financial health.You will serve as a key financial expert to the government Program Manager. This is an on-site position at NGA Washington and surrounding facilities.ResponsibilitiesLead internal program build activities, including budget analysis, planning events, and creation of detailed documentation packages.Lead efforts to justify and defend programs and budgets to oversight bodies.Support development of budget testimony, briefing materials, and formal responses to inquiries from ODNI, OSD, OMB, and Congress.Conduct complex financial data analysis, identify multi-year trends, and generate detailed reports using automated tools and databases.Provide recommendations to Program Managers on developing and implementing fiscal execution spend plans, including strategies for funding shortfalls.Lead the contractor team in preparing and justifying complex budget submissions (POM/BES), including long-range funding strategies and what-if drills.Provide oversight and analysis of the prime contractor's Earned Value Management System (EVMS), validate data, and present variance and trend analysis.Present financial recommendations to government leadership on cost-benefit analyses, affordability assessments, and the financial implications of key decisions.Manage program financial health for the government, including identifying and resolving funding shortfalls.Required QualificationsMaster's degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience, compliant with GSA standardsDemonstrated experience providing financial supportDemonstrated proficiency in MS Excel, including advanced formulas, functions, and pivot tables to analyze and reconcile budgetary dataProficiency building financial charts and briefings in MS PowerPointExperience researching, maintaining, and presenting complex budget analysis to all levels of managementExcellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information with integrity and tactDemonstrated experience providing federal financial management supportExpert knowledge of the PPBE process and demonstrated expertise in EVM analysis (ANSI/EIA-748)Experience preparing funding requisitions such as MIPRs and Air Force Form 9s (AF9s)Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI access; #qinetiqclearedjobWillingness to undergo and successfully complete a Counterintelligence (CI) polygraphEligible for OCONUS travelPreferred QualificationsThree (3) years of experience with DoW/IC financial processes and softwareCertified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM)Master's degree in Business, Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical fieldData mining expertise across multiple financial management systems and presenting that data to the governmentPay TransparencyThe salary range for this role is $128,000 - $140,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Company EEO Statement Accessibility/Accommodation: If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.