Senior Operational Energy Financial Analyst/Manager with Security Clearance

Overview

Senior Operational Energy Financial Analyst/Manager

• Location: Remote
• Job Status: Full-Time
• Salary: $125,000 - $150,000
• Travel: Occasional travel to the Pentagon and the Mark Center (10–20%)

This role supports the Office of Operational Energy Innovation (OE-I) within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition & Sustainment (OUSW(A&S)). Responsibilities focus on financial management and analysis for operational energy innovation projects across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains, including efforts tied to Department of Defense funding, tracking, and execution of over $240 million annually.

Responsibilities

As the Senior OE Financial Analyst/Manager, you will:

• Lead financial oversight of 100+ operational energy innovation projects across all domains, ensuring efficient use and tracking of Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs).
• Monitor and report on project execution, obligation/expenditure trends, and discrepancies.
• Support allocation of funding for operational energy strategies, including space energy, nuclear innovation, and integrated multi-domain energy roadmaps.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting that informs senior Department of Defense decisions.
• Contribute to development of policy and strategy documents shaping future Department of War energy innovation.

What you will be doing day-to-day:

• Manage end-to-end MIPR funding processes: documentation, tracking, compliance, and reporting.
• Analyze complex financial data and develop technical recommendations for leadership.
• Collaborate with Service project managers to execute OE innovation initiatives effectively.
• Support budget development and funding strategies for space, cyber, and multi-domain energy programs.
• Draft reports, presentations, and briefings to communicate key financial and strategic insights to senior leaders.
• Assist in developing energy strategy documents that may include classified annexes and direct policy recommendations.

Requirements

• Active Top Secret Clearance, must be SCI eligible
• Bachelor’s degree (finance/accounting preferred)
• Master’s degree strongly preferred
• 11–15 years of experience in financial management, technical analysis, or defense acquisition support
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with MIPR scheduling and DAI DoW financial systems
• Strong knowledge of DoD Form 7600 series and DoD 7000.14-R Financial Management Regulations
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Experience with OSD-level program offices, space/nuclear energy initiatives, or operational energy portfolios
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition, budgeting, and strategic planning processes

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $125,000 - $150,000

Location

• Remote with periodic travel (10–20%) to the Pentagon, Mark Center, or program sites
• May include domestic and occasional international travel
• Ability to navigate industrial or operational sites and carry light materials for demonstrations or briefings