Business Financial Manager

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 (JOID) provides expert support services to a range of customers spanning across the Department of Defense (DoD), 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.

The Acquisition and Technology Analysis Group (ATAG) within JOID specializes in the application of multi-disciplinary analytic skills to support multiple clients within the DoD. These clients include the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (OUSD(A&S)), DARPA, Joint Staff, and USINDOPACOM. 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 upcoming need for a Business Financial Manager to provide onsite support out of Alexandria, VA.

Responsibilities

The DoD Test Resource Management Center (TRMC) plays a critical role in support of the warfighter. TRMC ensures that DoD components have the required test and evaluation (T&E) infrastructure to research, develop, field, and maintain military capabilities. As a Business Financial Manager, the candidate will play a critical role in SPA's financial and administrative support to TRMC. Will be responsible for financial tracking and analysis, budget preparation and maintenance assistance, Military Interdepartmental Purchase Request (MIPR) creation, G-invoicing, and other types of financial requisitions. Other duties include generating financial reports, reconciling accounts, and managing a team of junior-to-senior Financial Analysts.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in a Federal financial analysis or financial management role
• Able to communicate effectively with excellent presentation and writing skills
• Self-starter and capable of working both independently and as part of a team
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Able to work fully onsite based on client needs

Desired:

• Master's degree
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance
• Experience with DoD T&E
• Experience with MIPRs and Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) financial system
• Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) or equivalent DoD financial certification