PPBE Program Analyst

Position OverviewQinetiQ 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.ResponsibilitiesCandidate will be responsible for Portfolio Financial & Project Execution Management where they willSupport financial execution across a portfolio of projectsDay to day responsibilities include tracking budget execution, obligations, and expenditures across multiple funding linesMonitor financial performance and identify risks impacting project deliveryAlign funding with project schedules, milestones, and execution prioritiesMaintain financial and execution trackersBudget Planning & PPBE SupportSupport PPBE-informed planning, funding strategies, and portfolio trade-off analysisAssist with budget build activities, spend plans, and funds phasingEnsure funding profiles align with project schedules and execution plansProvide appropriations-aware guidance for compliant funds executionFinancial Analysis & Decision SupportDevelop executive briefings and financial decision-support materialsAnalyze burn rates, execution trends, and portfolio performanceProvide recommendations to optimize funding allocation and improve executionSupport financial inputs for project reviews and leadership engagementProject Coordination & ReportingCoordinate with project teams, contracting, and financial stakeholders on funding actionsTrack alignment between project execution and available resourcesSupport milestone tracking and identify funding-related risksPrepare recurring financial and execution status updatesRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related field15 years of experience with 5+ years supporting DoW financial management, budgeting, or program portfolio executionTS/SCI Clearance Required; #qinetiqclearedjobExperience with DAIExperience tracking funds execution across multiple projects or funding linesFamiliarity with PPBE process and DoW appropriations (RDT&E, O&M, Procurement, etc.)Strong analytical and communication skills, including executive briefing developmentAble to work full-time in a Chantilly VA office within SCIF/SAPF spacesPreferred QualificationsMaster's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or related fieldTableau, and PowerBiPay TransparencyThe 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.Company EEO StatementQinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.