Spry Methods is seeking a Finance Manager to provide financial analysis, planning, forecasting, and execution support for highly technical federal programs and projects. This key personnel position will analyze financial and manpower data, identify trends and resource gaps, develop multiyear funding projections, and provide data-driven recommendations supporting effective resource allocation and program execution. The Finance Manager will support budget formulation and execution, Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution activities, financial reporting, audit readiness, and senior-level decision-making. The role provides analysis and recommendations for Government review and does not approve budgets, prioritize Government resources, certify funds, or conduct obligation actions.
What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities):
Analyze budget execution, obligations, burn rates, expenditures, forecasts, anomalies, and potential resource gaps.
Develop monthly variance analyses, execution-risk indicators, trend reports, and financial visualizations.
Maintain financial data matrices covering manpower, procurement, Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation, and Operations and Maintenance funding.
Maintain traceability between program requirements, funding lines, appropriation categories, and execution status.
Review financial data for inconsistencies, missing information, and potential execution risks.
Prepare draft Program Objective Memorandum, Future Years Defense Program, and Unfunded Requirements documentation.
Develop five-year resource projections and alternative funding scenarios.
Analyze appropriation guidance, resource constraints, potential shortfalls, offsets, and operational impacts.
Prepare annual funding-constraint summaries and monthly financial status reports.
Support audit readiness, financial performance monitoring, and stakeholder coordination.
What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):
TS/SCI clearance eligibility.
Bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of relevant experience, master’s degree with at least eight years of relevant experience, or PhD with at least five years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience conducting comprehensive budget and data analysis to support financial planning and execution.
Extensive experience using manpower and budgetary databases, including ABIDES, iRMIS, and PBES.
In-depth knowledge of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution process.
Experience managing tasks and collaborating with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate complex financial information and build consensus.
Perks of Working for Us (Benefits):
Medical Coverage – Cigna - 4 Options
- Traditional - PPO Open Access Plus Network
- (2) HDHP - PPO Open Access Plus Network
- HDHP - EPO Open Access Plus Network
Dental Coverage – Cigna - PPO Base & Buy-Up Plans
Vision Coverage – Principal - VSP Choice Network
Paid Holidays: Full-time employees receive 11 paid federal holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO) – PTO accrual starts at 15 days per year
Training Benefit – Annual training allowance available toward any job-related training or education
401(k) – Multiple Fund Choices through Fidelity with a company match
For our full list of benefits, please visit http://www.sprymethods.com/careers/benefits/
Skills Required
- Active TS/SCI clearance eligibility
- Bachelor's degree with 10+ years, Master's degree with 8+ years, or PhD with 5+ years
- Demonstrated experience in budget analysis, financial planning, and execution support for complex programs
- Experience working with financial and manpower systems and data sources
- Knowledge of Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes
- Strong analytical skills to assess cost, schedule, and performance impacts
- Ability to synthesize complex financial data into clear, actionable insights
- Strong organizational and communication skills, including experience supporting senior stakeholders
- Experience supporting enterprise-level or federal financial management programs
- Familiarity with resource planning tools and financial reporting systems
- Experience developing financial dashboards, models, and scenario analyses
- Experience supporting acquisition planning and cost analysis activities
What We Do
Spry is a certified Small Business headquartered in McLean, VA. Spry provides Enterprise, C4IT, Management, and Cyber Solutions to the federal government and commercial entities. Founded in 2001, Spry Methods was built on the foundation of combining industry knowledge with unmatched responsiveness to produce results for our customers. Our goal is to build a business dedicated to the maximization of value for all stakeholders starting with our employees, our customers, and our community. We recognize that talented and dedicated employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of our success. Guided by these principles, we have established an impressive track record of proven past performance serving our customers within the Commercial, Federal Civilian, DoD, and Intelligence Communities. A CMMI Level 3 certified and ISO 9001:2008 registered company, Spry is committed to quality and continuous improvement.
