Senior Program Analyst, Financial Analyst IV

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Senior financial analyst supporting Office of Naval Research programs and funding. Tracking DoD financial execution, reporting, and project resources in Arlington’s hybrid environment.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $104,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates extensive experience in Government financial and budget cycles, with a strong focus on financial analysis, reporting, and compliance. Proficient in managing complex program financials and utilizing various financial management tools and systems.

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Financial AnalysisGovernment Financial SystemsEarned Value Management (EVM)Navy ERPProgram Budgeting

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBudget ManagementCost AnalysisFinancial ReportingData Analysis

Soft Skills

LeadershipTrainingCommunicationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

NERPPPSEVM ToolsMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft 365SharePointFlank Speed TeamsIConnect

Certifications & Qualifications

Department of Defense Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Government Financial CyclesScience and Technology (S&T) Program FinancialsFunding CommitmentsObligationsExpenditures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide senior-level financial/program analyst support to the Office of Naval Research in Arlington, Virginia
Provide high-level business and financial support
Train junior financial analysts and act as a leader across the analyst team
Review Purchase Requests and contribute to departmental financial reports
Support the Business Financial Manager
Perform financial analysis for multiple funds and funding sources
Protect against federal anti-deficiency violations, internal procedural and accounting errors, and other funding-related problems
Prepare and research funding documents within NERP and PPS
Track funding commitments, obligations, and expenditures
Resolve NERP Work Breakdown Structure funding issues related to financial benchmarks across contractors and performers
Track the performance of ONR-funded or managed efforts
Develop presentations and reports for speaker presentations and Department of Navy briefings
Draft funding documents and Purchase Requests
Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of financial data, operations, and requirements
Monitor financial execution status and prepare reports
Coordinate with ONR Financial Management and Contracting Offices to move financial actions through workflow processes
Assist with financial management phasing plans
Provide program management support for ONR-sponsored projects
Respond to data calls
Support use of NMCI, COBRA, PBIS, NERP/PPS, PIEE/WAWF, CAMIS, STARS, EVM tools, Microsoft Access, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Flank Speed Teams, and iConnect
Coordinate conference rooms and off-site events with ONR Corporate Strategic Communications
Attend meetings and program reviews; compile lessons learned
Register attendees and distribute workshop information
Prepare supporting documents, agendas, and minutes
Provide administrative support and perform other duties as assigned
Travel occasionally CONUS and OCONUS for conferences, international collaborations, exercises, demonstrations, and planning meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 10 years of experience with Government financial and budget cycles
Allowable substitution: High School degree with a minimum of 15 years of experience with Government financial and budget cycles
Experience with Government financial systems
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance
U.S. Citizenship is required
Hybrid schedule: 2 days onsite and 3 days telework; fully remote candidates are not considered
Prior experience with Navy ERP or similar DoD accounting software (desired)
Experience managing complex Science and Technology (S&T) program financials (desired)
Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM) and/or other cost analysis (desired)
Experience with government planning, forecasting, program budgeting, funding, execution monitoring, and reporting against commitment, obligation, and expenditure benchmarks (desired)
Excellent computer skills, particularly PowerPoint and presentation development software (highly desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee ownership
Flexible Time Off
Wellness Reimbursements
Work-life balance support
Continuous learning and growth opportunities
Community engagement opportunities
Hybrid work arrangement