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

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking multiple entry-level Project Financial & Performance Analyst Jr. candidates to support financial and performance management for federal projects and portfolios. This is an onsite role in Rosslyn, VA. The position is contingent upon contract award.

• Maintain budgets, funding records, forecasts, burn-rate tracking, and invoice-review documentation.
• Reconcile routine financial and performance data for accuracy and consistency.
• Compile supporting records and maintain clear documentation for audits and reporting.
• Prepare recurring financial and performance reports and schedules under experienced review.
• Identify data discrepancies and prepare findings for senior staff or client action.
• Handle sensitive information appropriately and maintain confidentiality.

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Responsibilities

• Support financial and performance management for federal project portfolios under supervision.
• Track and reconcile budgets, funding sources, and burn rates.
• Compile invoice-review information and maintain supporting financial records.
• Perform spreadsheet analysis and routine data reconciliation.
• Prepare and deliver recurring reports and status updates for review.
• Maintain organized documentation to support financial tracking and reporting.

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Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. citizen (required due to government contract/clearance requirements).
• 0–2 years of relevant experience (entry-level).
• Basic spreadsheet skills (Excel or Google Sheets), data reconciliation, and financial tracking.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate supporting records.
• Ability to handle sensitive information appropriately and follow data-security procedures.
• Willingness/ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (TS/SCI preferred).

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Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Any prior experience supporting government contracts, grants, or federal financial processes is a plus.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $45,500 - $61,750 per year.
• Benefits (examples offered by Confidential Client): employer-sponsored healthcare, lifestyle & wellness reimbursement, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), tuition assistance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and 12 paid holidays per year.
• Entry-level development opportunities and exposure to federal financial management practices.

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Note on Hiring Process

This position is contingent upon contract award. Careertakes and Confidential Client are proactively collecting qualified candidates for inclusion in a proposal. Applicants may be contacted for next steps if and when the contract is awarded.

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About the Client

Confidential Client provides research, consulting, and technology services to federal, state, and local government customers. They apply business and mission insights combined with technical approaches to deliver measurable performance improvements. The work environment values integrity, professionalism, and resilience, and emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration to solve complex problems.

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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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