Senior Business Operations & Financial Mgmt.… at Systems… · Chantilly

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 Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the US Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA. Our work includes enterprise architectural assessments, systems engineering and integration, test, planning and execution, cost estimating and analysis, acquisition support, and cybersecurity. We are trusted partners developing approaches and concepts to meet emerging high priority needs, assessing cutting-edge technologies, and supporting capabilities for our National Defense. Come join the fastest growing Division at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc.!

The Space Systems Group (SSG), part of SPA’s Space and Intelligence Division, provides timely and objective assessments and recommendations integrating technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis. We focus on our key clients in the Space community including the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command (USSF/SSC), one of the three designated Field Commands under USSF. We work tirelessly to provide integrated solutions based on information and communications throughout the chain of command. We provide clear and consistent analysis and recommendations which are aligned to strategic and leadership goals while balancing the ability to execute on time and on budget within the technical communities. Come join an organization responsible for being a key enabler of Spacepower!

SPA has an immediate need for a Senior Business Operations & Financial Management Analyst.

Responsibilities

The Senior Business Operations & Financial Management Analyst provides financial management, acquisition reporting, business operations, and executive coordination support to U.S. Space Force and national security space organizations. This position supports program execution through budget management, acquisition reporting, financial analysis, and business operations oversight within a high-visibility acquisition environment.

Key duties associated with this role include but are not limited to the following:

Financial Management & Budget Execution

• Support program financial management activities including budget planning, tracking, execution, and reporting.
• Manage and track expenditures, funding allocations, obligations, and financial execution activities.
• Prepare, review, and maintain financial commitment documentation including Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs), funding documents, and related acquisition financial records.
• Conduct business and financial analysis to support program execution and leadership decision-making.
• Develop and maintain financial analysis charts, budget trackers, spend plans, and execution reports.
• Monitor program financial performance and identify risks, shortfalls, or execution issues.

Acquisition Reporting & Business Operations

• Support acquisition reporting activities and program business operations in coordination with Program Managers and leadership teams.
• Assist Program Managers in execution and facilitation of program business functions and acquisition activities.
• Utilize Comprehensive Cost and Requirement System (CCaR) and related financial management tools to support acquisition and financial reporting activities.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze acquisition reporting products, financial summaries, and executive-level business metrics.
• Support recurring reporting requirements, data calls, and organizational status updates.
• Coordinate with program offices, financial management organizations, contracting teams, and mission stakeholders.

Executive Support & Program Coordination

• Support Program Management Reviews (PMRs), All Calls, executive meetings, and leadership engagements.
• Prepare executive briefings, staffing packages, financial reports, charts, presentations, and leadership updates.
• Manage taskers, suspense actions, and organizational coordination activities.
• Assemble and provide guidance on completion of electronic Staff Summary Sheet packages and executive correspondence.

Compliance & Process Improvement

• Ensure compliance with applicable DoD, Department of the Air Force, and U.S. Space Force financial management and acquisition policies.
• Support process improvement initiatives focused on financial visibility, acquisition efficiency, reporting accuracy, and organizational accountability.
• Maintain accurate documentation and audit-ready financial records.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility required
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Management, Economics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience supporting DoD financial management, acquisition programs, business operations, or budget execution activities
• Experience supporting DoD acquisition programs and financial reporting activities
• Experience managing budgets, expenditures, funding documentation, and acquisition financial processes
• Familiarity with CCaR, acquisition reporting tools, financial tracking systems, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced, high-visibility environments
• Ability to report to designated work location in Chantilly, up to full time, based on the needs of the customer

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command, NRO, SDA, or national security space organizations
• Experience supporting Program Executive Offices or headquarters-level acquisition environments
• Familiarity with PPBE processes, financial execution reporting, and acquisition lifecycle management
• Experience supporting PMRs and executive-level financial briefings