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Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Responsibilities

The Business Systems Analyst provides financial analysis and support in a fast-paced and dynamic customer environment. This position will manage execution of the Customer's multi-million dollar Spend Plan.

Perform finance reporting and analysis

Perform due diligence in validating the Customer's portfolio of assets and support services

Perform day-to-day actions related to spending, tracking, analyzing and managing Customer funding/cost baseline

Manage program and project budgets and control costs

Review, audit and concur on various Customer actions and requests

Complete a daily spend plan -- review, reconcile, coordinate and validate Customer inputs and updates

Provide weekly budget status email to various Stakeholders

Work with the budget/plans team to ensure synchronicity with regard to spend plan execution

Qualifications

Required

BA/BS and a minimum of 15 years' experience managing a budget for any entity in the federal government; an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree

TS/SCI with Polygraph level clearance

Business/Financial background

Experience navigating the full federal budget cycle with preference for Customer related experience

Strong understanding of the customer and community’s financial systems and processes

Experience in financial oversight and analysis including budget builds, funding requests, expenditure tracking and projections

Expertise in financial reporting methods including building and running reports, support preparation of briefings for Executive-level personnel

Experience in creating business rhythms and conducting financial meetings

Strong communication skills and the ability to respond to spontaneous requests from management for real time budget status information

Experience being the central POC for all group financial transactions including routing for funding packages, acceptance documents and de-obligation/closeout actions

Highly proficient in Excel

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Self-starter requiring minimal oversight and direction to execute independent projects

Desired

Bachelors or Masters degree in Business, Finance or a related field

On site customer domain experience

Ability to interface/collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders of various seniority levels

Must have the ability to operate independently and be proactive with very little oversight from management

Target Salary Range $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Benefits Statement

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

EEO EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.