PPBE Program Analyst

Company Overview:

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview:

QinetiQ US is seeking a highly qualified candidate to provide budgetary support to a client in Chantilly, VA. The candidate will be supporting a complex research and development program with multiple lines of effort and with an annual budget of over $100M.

The candidate will support a Government Project Manager in overseeing strategy and financial execution across a portfolio of projects. This role emphasizes budget planning, funds execution tracking, Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) informed analysis, and integration of financial planning with project schedules and execution activities. The ideal candidate brings strong DoW financial management experience, understanding of appropriations, and the ability to translate financial and programmatic data into actionable insights to support leadership investment decisions and project delivery.

Responsibilities:

Candidate will be responsible for Portfolio Financial & Project Execution Management where they will

Support financial execution across a portfolio of projects

Day to day responsibilities include tracking budget execution, obligations, and expenditures across multiple funding lines

Monitor financial performance and identify risks impacting project delivery

Align funding with project schedules, milestones, and execution priorities

Maintain financial and execution trackers

Budget Planning & PPBE Support

Support PPBE-informed planning, funding strategies, and portfolio trade-off analysis

Assist with budget build activities, spend plans, and funds phasing

Ensure funding profiles align with project schedules and execution plans

Provide appropriations-aware guidance for compliant funds execution

Financial Analysis & Decision Support

Develop executive briefings and financial decision-support materials

Analyze burn rates, execution trends, and portfolio performance

Provide recommendations to optimize funding allocation and improve execution

Support financial inputs for project reviews and leadership engagement

Project Coordination & Reporting

Coordinate with project teams, contracting, and financial stakeholders on funding actions

Track alignment between project execution and available resources

Support milestone tracking and identify funding-related risks

Prepare recurring financial and execution status updates

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related field

15 years of experience with 5+ years supporting DoW financial management, budgeting, or program portfolio execution

TS/SCI Clearance Required; #qinetiqclearedjob

Experience with DAI

Experience tracking funds execution across multiple projects or funding lines

Familiarity with PPBE process and DoW appropriations (RDT&E, O&M, Procurement, etc.)

Strong analytical and communication skills, including executive briefing development

Able to work full-time in a Chantilly VA office within SCIF/SAPF spaces

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related field

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Pay Transparency:

The salary range for this role is $135,000 - $190,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. QinetiQ US considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 1 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.