Programmatic and 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. SPA: Objective. Responsive. Trusted.  

 

The Joint, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Interagency Division provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense, Federal Civilian, and international markets. JOID provides a diverse portfolio of analytical and programmatic capabilities to help our customers make informed decisions on their most challenging issues.

 

SPA provides critical decision support to enabling and executing a strategy of technological superiority and enabling the delivery and sustainment of secure, resilient, and preeminent capabilities to the warfighter quickly and cost effectively. Our team of experienced military, technical, and operations research analysts is skilled in evaluating military problems, identifying the driving factors, devising innovative approaches, collecting applicable data, developing necessary software tools, and performing thorough and timely assessments to inform technology and acquisition governance decisions to ensure U.S. military forces retain military superiority in the future.

 

We have an immediate need for a Programmatic and Financial Analyst to provide onsite support out of Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities:

The candidate will support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in managing the full lifecycle of large-scale research and development efforts. As a Programmatic/Financial Analyst, the candidate will play a critical role in SPA's mission by providing financial and administrative support to Progam Managers. Will be responsible for financial tracking and analysis, budget preparation/maintenance assistance, solicitation preparation and management, tracking of deliverables and milestones, maintaining schedules and calendars, meeting support, preparation of correspondence, and maintaining files.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelors degree and 10+ years of experience in a financial management role, preferably in a government research environment
• Ability to communicate effectively and have excellent oral communication and writing skills
• Self-starter and capable of working both independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail on assignments of a varied, diverse, and sometimes difficult nature
• The ability to manage multiple and concurrent projects under tight deadlines
• Proficient with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Active Secret clearance
• Able to report to Arlington,VA up to full-time based upon client needs.

Desired:

• Active TS/SCI clearance

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 $128,000.00/Yr. - USD $168,000.00/Yr.