Technical Consultant

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Technical Consultant in the United States.

This role provides advanced financial and analytical support within a highly specialized defense and aviation program environment. You will act as a key advisor supporting acquisition planning, cost estimation, and manpower analysis for complex government initiatives. Working remotely with occasional travel, you will contribute to mission-critical decision-making through data-driven financial insights and modeling. The position requires close collaboration with program stakeholders to support budgeting, resource allocation, and strategic planning efforts. You will also play a central role in developing business cases and financial documentation that guide program execution. This is a high-impact opportunity for a finance-savvy consultant comfortable operating in a secure, structured, and mission-driven federal context.

You will provide end-to-end financial and analytical support for defense acquisition and program planning activities, ensuring accurate cost estimation, budgeting, and resource allocation for mission-critical initiatives. Your work will directly support strategic decision-making within complex government programs. Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering financial management support for acquisition planning, budgeting, and Program Objective Memorandum (POM) development
• Developing and maintaining cost estimates, financial models, and budget forecasts for programs and acquisition strategies
• Conducting manpower analysis, cost modeling, and resource allocation assessments to support operational planning
• Performing cost-benefit and trade-off analyses to support business case development and strategic recommendations
• Supporting studies and analysis activities, including financial reporting and documentation preparation
• Assisting in acquisition support tasks, including contract cost analysis and proposal reviews
• Maintaining financial tracking systems and ensuring accuracy of financial data inputs and outputs

Requirements

This role requires strong experience in financial management within a Department of Defense or similarly structured government environment, combined with strong analytical and communication skills. You should be comfortable working with complex financial data and supporting high-level acquisition processes. Key qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• 7+ years of DoD financial management experience
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to maintain it
• Strong understanding of DoD financial systems, budgeting processes, and acquisition lifecycle
• Experience with cost estimating, financial modeling, and program budgeting (including POM development)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to interpret complex data sets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while supporting mission-critical deadlines
• Master’s degree and additional DoD financial experience are considered a strong plus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and federal contracting standards
• Fully remote work arrangement with occasional travel as required
• Opportunity to support high-impact national defense and aviation programs
• Exposure to advanced financial modeling and acquisition planning processes
• Stable, mission-driven environment with long-term program engagement
• Professional growth within complex federal financial and analytical domains
• Occasional travel opportunities (up to 15%) to government sites