Mission Financial Analyst - Mid Level

SMX is seeking a Mid-Level Mission Financial Analyst to support US Space Forces Indo-Pacific (SFI). This Financial Analyst will build and maintain exercise requirements, manage fiscal budgets and funding for space domain of theater-level exercises.

This position requires a DoD security clearance or ability to obtain one which requires US citizenship.

June 15, 2026

• Develop, document, and maintain exercise requirements for the 5‑year program cycle, ensuring alignment with long‑term strategic objectives and resource availability.
• Collaborate with exercise stakeholders to compile, validate, and analyze exercise cost data.
• Prepare and present financial reports and briefings related to exercise requirements.
• Track and monitor historical exercise requirements updates throughout the fiscal years, identifying changes and codifying requirements for future program cycles.
• Manage the fiscal year budget, including tracking expenditures, forecasting future needs, and ensuring compliance with budgetary restrictions.
• Analyze budget variances and provide recommendations for corrective action.
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely budget reports.
• Provide inputs to assist in the development of the component’s annual budget request.
• Oversee Defense Travel System (DTS) obligations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with travel regulations.
• Serve as Alternate lead on Contingency, Exercise, and Deployment (CED) orders products, including tracking augmentation, expenditures, and reporting.
• Ensure proper documentation and audit trails for all financial transactions.

• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate with allies and partner nations, including their respective commands.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office 365 products.
• Highly organized as all focus areas require tracking multiple requirements, maintaining a large amount of data in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent technical writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer focused.
• Capacity to learn new systems rapidly and adapt quickly to change.

• Experience with US Space Forces Indo-Pacific (SFI).
• Intra‑agency or joint command experience.
• Budget, forecasting and reporting experience.
• Present and speak to complex financial data for non‑finance users.

The proposed salary for this position is: $78,000 USD - $102,000 USD

SMX is an Equal Opportunity employer including disabilities and veterans.

Selected applicant may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

SMX does not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or immigration related support for this position.