SR Financial Analyst/Consultant

Government Security Clearance Information

Employment is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining an active security clearance. Non-U.S. citizens are ineligible. The adjudication process evaluates overall reliability and trustworthiness, including adherence to federal laws prohibiting marijuana use (recreational, medical, or CBD).

Salary Range: $95,000-$130,000

• Hours: 40 per week, Monday-Friday
• Travel: < 10%
• Location: San Diego, CA (onsite)

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Financial Management Analyst/Consultant to support PAE MS / NAVWAR Command clients in San Diego, CA. This role involves delivering high ‑ impact financial management and accounting support to U.S. government clients. You will work both independently and collaboratively within a consulting team, supporting day ‑ to ‑ day financial operations and long ‑ term strategic planning.

Key Focus Areas

Supporting complex Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) and programmatic initiatives

Developing, executing, and monitoring DoW budgets and annual financial spend plans

Conducting account reconciliations, variance analyses, financial tracking, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting

Advising client leadership on critical financial and operational decisions

Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain accurate financial data in government systems (e.g., Navy ERP, Standard Procurement System, and successor systems)
• Assist with budget formulation, cost management, and variance analysis
• Measure organizational performance and assess program and policy impacts on funding
• Research financial and economic trends affecting program execution and spending
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and guidelines governing budget formulation and execution
• Manage multiple funding types and coordinate with cross‑functional stakeholders
• Prepare and brief financial reports, budgets, analyses, and executive‑level summaries
• Develop recommendations and courses of action (COAs) to resolve financial issues
• Interpret and apply financial management policies, regulations, and strategic objectives

Desired Skills & Experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to perform effectively in fast‑paced team environments and independently:

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to quickly learn new systems, processes, and tools
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Advanced Excel proficiency (used daily)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Access, Outlook)
• Experience using data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• 7+ years of Navy/DoW financial management or relevant federal consulting experience

Strongly preferred

• Department of the Navy (DoN) experience, including accounting, consulting, finance, NAVWAR financial systems, and PPBE processes
• Ability to obtain a SECRET government security clearance (TS/SCI may be required for certain projects)