Senior Business Operations & Financial Mgmt. Analyst

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, SPA provides continuous innovation for its government customers in the US and abroad. The company seeks talented, collaborative professionals who produce results that matter.

The Space and Intelligence Division provides professional services to the U.S. Space Force, Combatant Commands, Intelligence Community, and NASA, including enterprise architecture, systems engineering, test, cost estimating, acquisition support, and cybersecurity. The Space Systems Group (SSG) offers timely, objective assessments integrating technical, operational, programmatic, policy, and business analysis for key space community clients.

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

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. The role supports program execution through budget management, acquisition reporting, financial analysis, and business operations oversight in a high‑visibility acquisition environment.

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.

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…