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Financial Analyst Location: Arlington, VA Work Type: Full-Time / Onsite
Remote Work: No
Job Description The right mixture of great ideas and funding can create change. In a complex organization, allocating funding to where it can be most effective can be challenging. That’s why we need you, an experienced financial analyst who can show a team how to navigate the requirements, policies, and regulations that govern funding to make sure the Department of Defense’s resources can make the most impact. As a Financial Analyst on our team, you’ll oversee the creation of a financial management strategy to help cryptographic and cybersecurity programs succeed. You’ll lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting across multidisciplinary projects to develop an actionable plan for your client to secure the funding needed to achieve their goals. As a financial analysis authority, you’ll leverage your expertise in laws, regulations, and policies to help your client develop well-formed requirements. Once the funding is in place, you’ll make sure the funding is used efficiently through your team’s consistent tracking and communication with government leads. This is your chance to support cyberspace budget activities while acting as a financial analysis expert for both clients and your team. Work with us as we help fuel our nation's defense with the funding they need. Qualifications 12+ years of experience in financial analysis, project finance, or program control, including with technology or government programs Experience developing and maintaining complex financial models to support project cost estimation, resource allocation, and performance tracking Experience partnering with technical teams to translate program objectives into actionable financial plans and metrics Knowledge of PPBE processes and tools Ability to identify financial risks and opportunities and provide data-driven recommendations to optimize project outcomes Ability to assist with budgeting and support forecasting and financial analysis for cryptographic or cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements Ability to prepare and present financial reports to senior leadership and program stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making TS/SCI clearance Bachelor's degree Nice To Have Qualifications Experience supporting cryptographic lifecycle management, PQC technologies, or cybersecurity programs Experience with financial modeling, data analytics, and enterprise financial systems such as SNaP or DITIP Knowledge of the information technology/cyberspace activities (IT/CA) budget Master's degree in a related field CDFM Certification Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required. Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000 (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.) Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs. Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status. Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.