About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Summary

This is an on-site, full-time Financial Analyst role supporting Navy weapons engineering and program acquisition support work for a confidential client. You must be eligible for a DOD SECRET clearance. The position is located in Arlington, TX and requires 100% on-site attendance.

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What You’ll Do

The Financial Analyst will support program and acquisition financial management for a Navy-focused contract. Typical responsibilities include:

• Providing advice and technical assistance in preparation of annual budgets
• Measuring organizational performance and assessing program budget impacts
• Reviewing budget estimates and proposals for completeness and compliance
• Analyzing past and current budgets and researching economic/financial trends
• Coordinating financial activities across stakeholders and subcontractors
• Managing finances across multiple funding types and tracking costs, budgets, and variances
• Producing executive summaries and customer-facing presentations
• Conducting financial reporting and analysis to address customer requirements
• Interpreting and applying financial management principles, policies and regulations

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Required Qualifications

Candidates should meet the requirements for one of the following levels:

• Entry-Level: Some education toward a business or finance degree; demonstrable interest in budgeting/financial analysis
• Junior-Level: 1–3 years’ experience as a financial analyst
• Mid-Level: 4–10 years’ experience as a contracts or program analyst supporting a government program office

You must be eligible for a DOD SECRET clearance to be considered.

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Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related discipline (preferred)
• Direct experience supporting NAVSEA or PEO IWS program offices (preferred)
• Active SECRET clearance is a plus
• Familiarity with Navy financial systems (ERP, MSIL, NEPS) preferred
• Experience with financial actions and task tracking for ACAT-1/2/3 acquisition programs
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills
• Ability to develop and deliver clear, concise customer presentations
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with technical, acquisition and administrative teams

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Travel

• Limited travel (<10%)

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Compensation

• Salary range: $60,000 – $110,000 per year (visible range provided by the confidential client)
• Final compensation will be based on location, experience, skills and contract-specific factors.

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Employee Benefits

Benefits available to employees of the confidential client may include (but are not limited to):

• Competitive paid time off
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care & commuter)
• Company-paid short-term, long-term, life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid certifications

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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