Exercise Budget Lead (Financial Analyst 5)

Requisition Number: 25064 

Required Travel: 0 - 10%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $106,543.00 - $145,000.00 

Security Clearance: TS/SCI  

Level of Experience: Senior HI

 

This opportunity resides with All-Domain Operations (ADO), a business group within HII’s Mission Technologies division. All-Domain Operations comprises multi-domain operations, platforms and logistics, and intelligence operations.

HII designs, develops, integrates and manages the sensors, systems and other assets necessary to support integrated ISR operations and accelerated decision-making. With data fusion and mission management capabilities for the Department of Defense, the combatant commands and the intelligence community, HII advances the mission around the globe.

 

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

 

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072 

 

Job Description

Join the HII Mission Technologies team and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy behind Combatant Command-level military exercises. As the Exercise Budget Lead, you’ll support high-impact planning efforts at Peterson Space Force Base, ensuring precision, compliance, and strategic alignment across multimillion-dollar defense budgets. This is more than a financial analyst role—it’s a chance to directly influence national security operations through expert budget leadership and collaboration with top-tier defense professionals.

 

This role offers the opportunity to be a strategic advisor in a dynamic, mission-focused environment. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a team that values precision, integrity, and impact, apply now and help us shape the future of defense operations.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development, execution, and oversight of budgets exceeding tens of millions of dollars in support of military exercises
• Provide expert analysis and recommendations across the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) lifecycle, including PBR, PEP, and POM inputs
• Collaborate with Combatant Command stakeholders to align financial strategies with operational objectives
• Prepare and present financial forecasts, variance analyses, and risk assessments to senior leadership
• Develop and maintain advanced financial models to support strategic decision-making
• Ensure compliance with DoD financial regulations and reporting standards
• Identify cost efficiencies and opportunities for reallocation to maximize mission impact
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to continuous process improvement across the finance team

Minimum Qualifications

15+ years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 13+ years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 19+ years relevant experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or relevant technical field
• 15+ years of experience in military exercise budgeting and financial analysis at the Combatant Command level
• Demonstrated mastery of the PPBE process, including PBR, PEP, and POM submissions
• Proven track record managing budgets in excess of $60 million
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling tools
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Experience working within the Department of Defense (DoD) financial ecosystem
• TS/SCI security clearance (active or eligible)

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Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree (MBA, MPA, or related) or professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or PMP
• Experience supporting joint or multinational military exercises
• Familiarity with financial systems such as GFEBS, DEAMS, or other DoD platforms
• Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Prior