Lead Financial Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled, analytical, and detail-oriented Budget & Financial Analyst to support Federal Government cybersecurity programs. In this role, you will provide critical budget planning, financial analysis, resource management, and program execution support for complex cyber initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in DoD budgeting processes, financial systems, and long-range resource planning, with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Budget Analysis & Financial Research

• Research, analyze, and evaluate data from existing manpower and budgetary databases, Congressional Records, Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Unified and Specified Commands, and Air Force operational commands.
• Conduct detailed analysis of budget forecasts and execution histories for highly technical cybersecurity programs.
• Identify financial trends, anomalies, risks, and potential capability gaps to support informed decision-making.

Financial Planning & Program Support

• Assist in developing long-range budget forecasts, financial plans, and five-year program funding strategies for cybersecurity initiatives and projects.
• Support planning and programming activities to ensure alignment between mission priorities and available resources.
• Monitor execution of financial plans and provide recommendations to optimize resource allocation and program performance.

Resource Management & Documentation

• Analyze multi-year appropriation guidance to identify funding shortfalls, offsets, and resource requirements.
• Develop supporting documentation and justification materials for budget submissions and financial reviews.
• Identify and recommend alternative funding approaches for unfunded requirements.

Database Management & Reporting

• Maintain and update government manpower, programming, and budgeting databases.
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial and resource information.
• Respond to government inquiries, taskings, and requests related to planning, programming, budgeting, and execution activities.
• Generate reports and analyses to support leadership decision-making and resource planning efforts.

Location: This position is fully onsite in the Baltimore-Metropolitan area.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience conducting comprehensive budget and financial analysis to support planning, forecasting, and execution activities.
• Extensive experience utilizing manpower and budgetary systems, including:
  • Automated Budget Interactive Data Environmental System (ABIDES)
  • Interlink Resource Management Information System (iRMIS)
  • Program Budget Execution System (PBES)
• Deep understanding of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process and its application to resource allocation and financial decision-making.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities independently while collaborating effectively with stakeholders across all organizational levels.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial information and build consensus among diverse audiences.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity programs and the unique budgetary considerations associated with cyber operations and capabilities.