Imagineeer is a fast-growing SBA 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business headquartered in Arlington, VA, delivering federal AI modernization across health, defense, homeland security, and transportation. We design, test, and deploy secure, AI-ready systems that move agencies from pilots to production without breaking governance, compliance, or mission continuity. Our Mission Studio model creates shared environments where policy, data, security, and operations come together. We are capability-driven and competitive by design, not program-dependent. Our leadership has operated inside the federal systems we now transform, bringing institutional knowledge that accelerates delivery and reduces risk. If real delivery motivates you more than slides, and you want your work to compound across programs and agencies, Imagineeer is growing and we are building the team to match.
About the role
The IT Strategic/Financial Analyst provides financial management, budget formulation, and strategic planning support for the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Technology division, managing an annual IT budget of over $90M. This role supports the full lifecycle of federal IT budget activities, including formulation, execution, reporting, and Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) processes. The analyst delivers data-driven insights and evidence-based recommendations to optimize IT investments, achieve cost savings, and ensure compliance with federal financial management regulations, OMB guidance, and agency priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and deliver annual and multi-year IT budget formulation documents in alignment with ACF priorities.
- Track and monitor execution of $90M+ IT budget, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and federal appropriations law.
- Support CPIC processes, IT Dashboard submissions, and agency portfolio reviews with strategic recommendations.
- Prepare business cases, trade-off analyses, and financial reports for ACF leadership, OMB, and oversight bodies.
- Conduct cost-benefit analyses, spend plan reconciliations, and unliquidated obligation (UDO) reporting.
- Provide executive-level financial briefings and recommendations to improve IT portfolio performance.
- Collaborate with federal stakeholders on budget planning, execution, and investment decisions.
- Maintain financial documentation and ensure audit readiness and compliance with OMB guidance.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in federal budget formulation, execution, and financial management.
- Knowledge of federal budget processes, OMB requirements, CPIC, and appropriations law.
- Advanced financial analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and reporting skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.
- Strong communication skills with ability to brief senior leadership.
- Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Desired Skills and Competencies:
- Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- CPA, CFA, CGFM, or equivalent certification.
- Experience with ACF, HHS, or similar federal agencies.
- Proficiency with BI/reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau).
- Familiarity with federal acquisition processes and IT investment management.
Additional Information:
Employment for this position is contingent upon the candidate being a United States citizen and having the ability to successfully obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance, in accordance with applicable federal regulations. We use AI to review resumes. All hiring decisions will be made in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
125,000 - 135,000 USD per year(Hybrid)
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