Budget & Financial Manager
Blue Sky Innovators
Budget & Financial Manager
Blue Sky Innovators
Provides DoD/IC AI, cybersecurity, systems integration
Responsibilities:
• Plan, organize, direct, and conduct financial management support for the Program Control office and Program Managers in areas of moderate-to-extensive scope and complexity.
• Support budget development activities, such as, validation of budget items, forecasting obligations and expenditures, assisting in prioritization of requirements, and establishing traceability of budget items to other program documentation.
• Compile, analyze, and reconcile financial data to produce program financial status and establish or maintain financial accounts, reports or logs.
• Prepare, process, review, and categorize budget documents using data from various sources such as, presentations, letters, memorandums, policies, interviews, meetings, financial and contractual documents, and government accounting systems.
• Support acquisition planning and oversight activities, such as, but not limited to, Independent Program Assessments (IPAs), Integrated Baseline Review (IBR), Request for Proposal (RFP) development, source selections, Program Management Reviews (PMRs), and internal reviews and assessments.
Required Qualifications:
• Top Secret with SCI Eligibility Clearance
• BA/BS degree in Business, Accounting, Math, Engineering, or other applicable degree.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Experience with DoD funding documents, contracts, and lines of account
• Knowledge of DoD Planning, Programing, Budget and Execution (PPBE) process
• 4+ years of experience performing DoD or Aerospace Financial Management
• 1+ years of experience performing Acquisition Financial Management of DoD systems
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Desired Qualifications:
• MA, MS, or MBA (equivalent of 2 years of additional experience).
• Prior Military, DoD, or Federal Government Program and Budget experience is highly desired
• Experience with Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) processes and budget authorities, Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) invoicing, and Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs) systems
The salary range for this position is $125,000-$190,000, per year. Specific compensation will be determined by several factors including experience, education, skills, and knowledge. We also offer medical/dental/vision benefits and 401k contribution.
Blue Sky Innovators, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified job seeker with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access http://www.blueskyinnovators.com as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, please email us at [email protected] and provide your name and contact information. Please note: this is only for job seekers with disabilities requesting an accommodation.
Provides DoD/IC AI, cybersecurity, systems integration
Blue Sky Innovators provides advanced technical and operational support to government and commercial clients, focusing on the DoD and Intelligence Community, with services in AI/ML data analysis, cybersecurity, and systems integration. Its approach combines professional services—such as SETA and acquisition support—with internal R&D in AI/ML and RF to turn research into deployable capabilities. The company differentiates itself through a defense-first leadership team, a workforce that includes many military veterans and personnel with TS/SCI clearance, and in-house development aligned to defense programs like DARPA and the Navy. Its goal is to deliver practical, field-ready technologies and specialized support that help DoD and IC programs succeed and bridge research to operational outcomes.
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