Senior Financial Analyst — Cryptography & PQC Budgeting

Senior Financial Analyst - Cryptography & PQC Budgeting
Washington, DC

Blu Omega is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support a federal program focused on cryptographic modernization and post-quantum cryptography migration. This role operates within a hybrid environment and is responsible for senior-level budgeting, cost analysis, lifecycle financial planning, resource alignment, and POM/PPBE support across Department of War portfolios and warfighting systems. The position requires experience supporting complex defense modernization programs within a mission-driven environment.

Program Overview
This high-visibility role supports the Department of Defense's cryptographic modernization efforts, including enterprise-level budget strategies, cost projections, and funding priorities across defense portfolios and warfighting systems. The work involves portfolio planning, resource management, and risk assessment to enable secure communications and cyber modernization initiatives.

Key Details

• Location: 1400 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC (Hybrid; onsite support up to 3 days per week)
• Clearance: Active Top Secret Clearance Required

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze budget strategies supporting cryptographic modernization and post-quantum migration
• Support DoD POM and PPBE planning, programming, budgeting, and execution activities
• Develop cost estimates, lifecycle financial analyses, and resource requirements
• Evaluate budget estimates against technical, operational, and mission needs
• Identify funding gaps, risks, dependencies, and mission impacts
• Support portfolio-level resource allocation and investment prioritization
• Prepare budget certifications, exhibits, issue papers, reports, and executive briefings
• Analyze policy changes and their financial impact on modernization programs
• Advise government leaders on costs, resource needs, and risk tradeoffs
• Coordinate financial analysis with technical, programmatic, and policy stakeholders
• Lead analytical tasks and provide technical or management direction for deliverables

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of related financial management, budgeting, or resource planning experience
• Master's degree (or equivalent experience)
• Active Top Secret security clearance
• Extensive DoD financial management and budgeting experience
• Direct experience supporting POM and PPBE processes
• Experience developing cost estimates and lifecycle program analyses
• Ability to evaluate budget requirements, risks, and impacts
• Experience supporting complex defense modernization programs
• Strong technical writing, briefing, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to translate technical or mission requirements into financial recommendations

Preferred Qualifications

• Budgeting experience for cryptographic modernization or post-quantum cryptography migration
• Support experience in cyber, secure communications, C4ISR, or enterprise IT portfolios
• CAPE experience and DoD budget certification
• OSD or service-level portfolio planning experience
• Experience developing unfunded requirements, budget exhibits, and resource justifications
• Knowledge of CNSS, OMB, NDAA, and national security policies
• Experience conducting lifecycle cost estimates, gap analysis, and mission-impact assessments
• Briefing senior government and executive stakeholders

Compensation
Pay Range: $160/hr - $210/hr
Final compensation is based on technical skills, experience, education, certifications, and clearance.

Blu Omega Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage through national providers
• 401(k) with company match (eligible after 6 months; vesting applies)
• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance with voluntary options
• Short-term and long-term disability options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 support and mental health resources
• Telehealth and virtual care options
• Pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and federal holidays
• Wellness programs, discounts, and lifestyle benefits

Company Overview
Blu Omega is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) delivering technology and cybersecurity solutions to federal agencies and enterprise clients nationwide. Headquartered in Ashburn, VA, we support mission-critical programs across civilian and defense sectors, including health, national security, and regulatory environments. We partner with government agencies and large integrators to provide expertise in cybersecurity operations, cloud and infrastructure modernization, data and analytics, and enterprise IT support. Our teams operate within federal contracting environments, supporting task orders, recompetes, and programs requiring cleared personnel and compliant delivery.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

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