Senior Financial SME

Ignite Digital•Chesapeake, VA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ignite Digital enables national security agencies to accelerate decisions, elevate operational outcomes and achieve the outsized performance only an inside partner can deliver. We combine mission experience, domain knowledge and technology expertise with the things partners can only know by being there every day. When agencies need a combination of tech and touch, Ignite Digital creates outcome-driving partnerships and stands with agencies to accomplish mission objectives. Ignite Digital accelerates capability to the speed of every mission, deploying intelligent solutions and AI integration for faster, better transformation. Ignite delivers partnership beyond presentations to inspire the confidence to lead in a digital-forward world. Ignite Digital. The Edge from Within. We are seeking a Senior Financial Analyst and Business Relations Manager with a strategic mindset and leadership presence to oversee and optimize financial planning, execution, and reporting for the NIWC Atlantic Position, Navigation and Timing IPT. This role requires a seasoned professional who balances leading financial forecasting efforts, guiding decision-making with data-driven insights, and collaborating effectively across functional and technical teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Mathematics, Management Information Systems, or Business Administration
Strong understanding of federal regulations and policies including FIAR
At least 10 years of experience in financial management, including experience supporting NIWC or IT programs
Strong Microsoft Excel capabilities; comfort with pivot tables, financial models, and scenario planning
Demonstrated proficiency with financial systems and data integration tools (e.g., ERP systems, Business Intelligence platforms)
Proven track record in strategic planning, risk analysis, and budget execution for complex federal programs
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to translate technical or operational risks into financial language
Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple workstreams with a high level of autonomy

Nice To Haves

Active DoD SECRET clearance (preferred) or the ability to obtain one
DAWIA FM Certification
Familiarity with Qlik or similar reporting tools

Responsibilities

Lead IPT in preparation of complex monthly financial reports using standardized processes and templates; provide strategic insights that inform leadership decisions
Collaborate with capability based in service engineering agents in support of precision delivery to the fleet
Monitor and analyze program spending, proactively identifying variances and recommending corrective actions to maintain alignment with financial targets
Evaluate contractor spend plans; monitor and advise on execution performance against planned expenditures, highlighting risks or inefficiencies
Ensure accuracy across Labor Rosters, burn rates, and multiple budget lines
Develop executive-level slide decks and tailored briefings that synthesize financial data into actionable intelligence for stakeholders
Serve as a trusted advisor to program leadership, offering risk-informed financial strategies and surfacing issues before they impact program outcomes
Mentor junior financial analysts and junior acquisition specialists and act as a peer reviewer to uphold analytical quality and accuracy.