Principal Task Order Financial Control Analyst

Job Description
Join a Team that's Shaping the Future of IT Support
At BAE Systems, we're passionate about delivering innovative IT solutions that enable our customers to achieve their missions. As a Principal Task Order Financial Control Analyst, you'll play a critical role in providing exceptional financial management support to the customer. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, teamwork, and customer satisfaction. If you're a motivated and skilled financial professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.
As a Principal Task Order Financial Control Analyst, you'll be responsible for managing financial forecasting, reporting, and FinOps practices to ensure fiscal accountability, cost optimization, and compliance in a large-scale enterprise environment. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include developing and maintaining financial forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses for task orders, preparing accurate financial reports, and implementing FinOps best practices for cloud and IT resource optimization.
By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with a talented team, and make a significant impact on the customer's operations. You'll be expected to coordinate with logistics, procurement, and knowledge management teams to align financial data, facilitate cross-task reporting, and resolve discrepancies in resource allocation, vendor payments, and documentation. If you're a motivated and skilled financial professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.
Location Requirement
The successful candidate must be located within 50 miles of Washington, DC.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in financial management, forecasting, and reporting, with a focus on government contracts or task order environments
• Proven expertise in FinOps practices, including cloud cost management and financial controls in large enterprises
• Active DoD Secret Clearance (must be current and transferable)
• Strong knowledge of federal financial regulations (e.g., FAR, DCAA compliance) and project financial tools
• Proficiency in financial software (e.g., Excel advanced modeling, ERP systems) and reporting platforms
• Excellent analytical, communication, and coordination skills for cross-functional collaboration under deadlines
• Exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness, with the ability to apply and/or develop highly advanced concepts, techniques, and standards

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification
• Experience supporting DoD or large federal task orders, including coordination with procurement and logistics for integrated financial oversight
• ITIL 4 Foundation certification, with emphasis on service value system integration
• Background in advanced analytics tools (e.g., SQL for financial queries) and risk management frameworks
• Master's degree in a relevant field or additional certifications (e.g., PMP, CPA)

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $150370 - $255630
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.