DAMO Financial Analyst

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.

The Industry and Security Analysis Group (ISAG) provides analytical, technical, and program support to promote, grow, and protect the U.S. industrial base. ISAG’s support spans the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Commerce, and other agencies to deliver critical decision support to national security leaders. Our team informs policy decisions, enables execution of comprehensive strategies and monitors and reports on the effectiveness of implementation. This enables senior leaders to execute strategies for developing and sustaining a robust industrial base that meets our nation’s strategic resource objectives. From policy to practice, we are a team of economic and national security professionals providing innovative solutions for our Nation’s most pressing security challenges. 

SPA has an immediate need for a part-time (20 hrs/week) Financial Analyst to support the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering’s (OUSD(R&E)) Damage Assessment Management Office (DAMO). This role can be performed remotely, as long as the candidate can access a SIPR machine when needed (estimated 2-4 times per year).

The candidate will coordinate budget activities with the Military Department DAMOs, the DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3), the Office of the DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO), and the OUSD(R&E) Joint Acquisition Protection and Exploitation Cell (JAPEC). Will serve as the OUSD(R&E) Financial Analyst representing OSD DAMO. The candidate will provide senior-level expertise to relevant financial, budget, and resource management principles and practices for developmental and operational programs. Utilize, adapt, and develop budget and resource analytic tools, techniques, and processes for both technical and administrative support activities. Proactively work as a member of the program team and assists with solving complex problems. Develop recommended budget and resource estimates for conducting cyber incident damage assessments. Ensure obligated and expenditure plans remain on track and meet benchmark levels. Prepare the Fiscal Year Continuing Resolution Plan, as needed, to ensure fiscal year funds adhere to restricted funding schedule. Ensure budget data is entered and tracked in appropriate databases (e.g., DITP, SNaP-IT) to support Budget Estimate Submission and President’s Budget. Prepare, process, and send Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests in DAI. Create, update, and maintain 7600As in G-Invoicing. Create, update, and maintain an OSD DAMO Budget Standard Operating Procedure. Lead budget coordination activities for the technology refresh of the DAMO laboratory, as directed by the Program Manager, as well as assist with issue papers. Conduct research on budget-related topics. Provide monthly budget updates and respond to budget-related requests for information from the Program Manager and/or OUSD(R&E) clients.  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Active Top Secret clearance 
• Minimum of 15 years of work experience
• Possesses knowledge, skills, and abilities in the financial and budget analysis discipline
• Solid understanding of the DoD Planning, Programing, Budgeting & Execution process, managing individual program elements, and proper usage of various appropriation categories
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills and interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
• Experience briefing budget-related information
• Experience with Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) to include generating, modifying, and executing various requisitions.
• Familiarity with generating and coordinating Interagency Agreement (7600A) documents in G-Invoicing

Desired Qualifications: 

• Ability to work both independently and with personnel from multiple organizations
• Familiar with DoD acquisition systems and policies
• Experience working in a Program Management Office
• Demonstrated ability to work from high-level, limited, and evolving guidance to produce timely and effective results
• Master's degree