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Responsible for end-to-end financial reporting, spend plan execution, and budget forecasting within a federal program environment. Additionally, the role involves participating in user testing for portfolio management tools and drafting complex financial communications.
Sprightbulb is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst.
Sprightbulb is an agile-first management consultancy based in Virginia. We help commercial organizations, federal agencies, and non-profit groups build great products, align their teams and move forward faster. Our clients trust us to be transparent, stay curious, and illuminate the path forward.
Overview
This remote role sits at the center of the PMO fiscal operations, responsible for end-to-end financial reporting, spend plan development and execution, procurement validation, and budget forecasting across a dynamic federal program environment. Beyond core financial duties, this position involves active participation in user testing for a customer portfolio management tool and requires exceptional writing skills and meticulous attention to detail. The ideal candidate brings deep familiarity with federal financial management systems, a structured approach to data accuracy, and the ability to serve as a trusted fiscal resource for program leadership.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Required Skills and Qualifications
Education/ Certifications
Sprightbulb is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Sprightbulb is an agile-first management consultancy based in Virginia. We help commercial organizations, federal agencies, and non-profit groups build great products, align their teams and move forward faster. Our clients trust us to be transparent, stay curious, and illuminate the path forward.
Overview
This remote role sits at the center of the PMO fiscal operations, responsible for end-to-end financial reporting, spend plan development and execution, procurement validation, and budget forecasting across a dynamic federal program environment. Beyond core financial duties, this position involves active participation in user testing for a customer portfolio management tool and requires exceptional writing skills and meticulous attention to detail. The ideal candidate brings deep familiarity with federal financial management systems, a structured approach to data accuracy, and the ability to serve as a trusted fiscal resource for program leadership.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop and execute annual spend plans; perform monthly financial analyses covering budget forecasting, procurement status, and reconciliation across the accounting system, PRISM, and internal cuff records
- Lead end-to-end development and delivery of the Monthly Financial Snapshot Report Package, including FMS data pulls, financial execution graphs, program spending workbooks, and quality review
- Serve as fiscal authority for new projects: review, approve, and maintain synchronization between requests and the program Spend Plan throughout the fiscal year
- Review and approve Procurement Requests (PRs) in PRISM; track commitments and obligations in FMS; monitor the financial pipeline for funding gaps and ensure compliance with federal financial regulations
- Participate in user testing for the portfolio management application, including developing test cases, identifying defects, and providing feedback to support agile delivery cycles
- Draft, edit, and review financial and program documents; translate complex concepts into clear communications; guide materials through formal vetting and approval workflows for JPO leadership and stakeholders
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of federal financial management experience, with demonstrated expertise in budget execution, reconciliation, and reporting
- Proficiency with the Financial Management System (FMS) and PRISM, or equivalent federal financial management and procurement platforms
- Strong working knowledge of the federal budget lifecycle, including commitments, obligations, and expenditures
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including multi-tab workbook management and financial data modeling
- Experience developing annual spend plans, conducting budget forecasting, and reconciling financial records across multiple systems of record in a federal program environment
- Exceptional writing skills with the ability to communicate complex financial and program concepts clearly and concisely
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
Education/ Certifications
- Master’s degree in a Financial Management, MBA or equivalent is required
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Transparent Bonus Structure
- Medical and Dental
- 401k
- 3 Weeks of PTO
- Technology Stipend
Sprightbulb is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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