Program Analyst Financial Office of Naval Research ONR

Job Description

The Program Financial Analyst supports the Office of Naval Research (ONR) by providing financial, administrative, and program management support to Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) programs. The role works directly with ONR Program Officers and other government stakeholders and requires prior experience in a Department of Defense (DoD) financial environment.

This role is intended for early-career to junior-level professionals with hands‑on experience using DoD Financial Management Systems and familiarity with defense acquisition and funding processes.

• Provide financial and business support to ONR Program Officers in compliance with ONR policy, DoD guidance, and FAR/DFARS requirements
• Support program planning, budgeting, forecasting, and execution of RDT&E funding
• Track and report commitments, obligations, expenditures, schedules, and performance metrics
• Monitor program execution and assist in resolving funding, schedule, or performance issues
• Perform qualitative and quantitative financial analyses to support program decision‑making and improvements

• Prepare and process funding documents, including:
  • Purchase Requests (PRs)
  • Determinations & Findings (D&Fs)
  • Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs)
  • Integrated Product Reviews (IPRs)
• Conduct Quarterly Dormant Account Reviews (DAR‑Q) and prepare required supporting documentation
• Assist with acquisition and funding documentation, including:
  • Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs)
  • Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs)
  • Requests for Information (RFIs)
  • Requests for Proposals (RFPs)

• Support development of Program Objective Memorandum (POM) budgets
• Prepare and maintain R-2 Exhibits
• Produce routine and ad hoc financial and programmatic reports for government review

• Coordinate and attend meetings
• Record and distribute meeting minutes
• Provide logistical support for workshops, reviews, and sponsored research events

• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain an interim and final Secret clearance
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in financial, administrative, or program support within a DoD environment
• Demonstrated experience with DoD budgeting, forecasting, funding execution, and financial reporting
• Mandatory:
  Hands‑on experience with at least one DoD Financial Management System, such as:
• Navy ERP
• GFEBS
• G-Invoicing
• Other DoD Financial Management Systems
• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS as they apply to RDT&E and DoD funding
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation skills

Experience with one or more of the following systems is strongly preferred:

• Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI)
• Procurement for the Public Sector (PPS)
• Program Budget Information System (PBIS)
• Computer Optimized Batch Reconciliation Application (COBRA)
• Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)
• Contract Administration Management Information System (CAMIS)
• Standard Accounting and Reporting System (STARS)
• G-Invoicing
• Advana / Jupiter

• Prior experience supporting the Department of Defense (DoD)
• Experience supporting Science & Technology (S&T) or Research and Development (R&D) programs
• Experience supporting ONR or other DoD research organizations

• Employment Type: Full‑Time
• Location: Arlington, VA (875 N. Randolph Street)
• Remote/Hybrid: Up to 3 days per week remote
• Salary: Up to $75,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

Compensation: $65,000-$65,000 per year