Zachary Piper

Manage and analyze DoD budgets and financial reports to support government defense programs. | Bachelor's degree in finance or related field, 1-5 years experience, proficiency in Excel, and active Secret Clearance required. | Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Financial Analyst (Secret Clearance) to support budget planning, execution, and financial reporting for government defense programs. This role is onsite at Aberdeen Proving Grounds in Aberdeen, MD. Responsibilities for the Financial Analyst include: · Manage and analyze DoD budgets using financial systems and tools, including tracking obligations, expenditures, and travel-related costs. · Support the development and execution of annual, multi-year, and expiring budgets in accordance with DoD policies. · Identify and resolve budget discrepancies, funding issues, and programmatic concerns. · Prepare and review financial reports for regular reporting cycles and monitor data in the Defense Travel System (DTS). · Analyze spend plans prior to funding execution and ensure accuracy of financial documentation. · Create and track financial documents such as MIPRs and PWDs. · Monitor appropriations, allocations, and forecasts for current and future funding. · Provide financial analysis during Program Management Reviews (PMRs), financial reviews, and data calls. · Conduct financial research and special assignments to support budget accuracy and completeness. · Evaluate short- and long-term financial plans and goals for strategic implementation. Qualifications for the Financial Analyst include: · Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or similar (preferred) · 1–5+ years of experience in financial or budget analysis · Proficiency in Excel required, Power BI reporting experience is a plus · Familiarity with DoD financial systems such as GFEBS, LMP, WAWF, EDA, DTS is preferred · Ability to identify and correct financial data discrepancies · MUST possess an ACTIVE Secret Clearance with the United States government Compensation for the Financial Analyst includes: · Salary range: approximately $35.00 - $45.00 hourly, commensurate with experience · Comprehensive Benefits: Cigna Medical/Dental/Vision, ADP 401k, STD, LTD, Paid sick leave This job opens for applications on 10/20/2025. Applications will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. Financial analyst, budget analysis, budget planning, financial planning, defense, department of defense, dod, defense travel system, dts, financial system, excel, Microsoft, power BI, finance, accounting, business analyst, financial reconciliation, budget reporting, secret clearance, cleared jobs, government jobs, dod clearance #LI-CP1

Lead and manage a software engineering team, oversee resource and incident management, participate in hiring and mentoring, collaborate on product and architecture planning, and contribute hands-on coding and documentation. | Proven software engineering leadership experience, strong technical background in full-stack development, Agile methodologies expertise, excellent communication skills, and a relevant Bachelor's degree. | Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a talented software development team focused on building mission-critical solutions. This is a hybrid role based in Irvine, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, proven leadership experience, and the ability to align engineering efforts with business and product goals. The role doesn't require a clearance, but one is preferred. Responsibilities for the Software Engineering Manager include: • Oversee engineering resource management including team capacity, velocity, and alignment with product roadmap milestones. • Manage on-call schedules and incident response protocols. • Participate in hiring and team growth planning. • Dedicate up to 10 hours/week to hands-on coding. • Mentor team members and support career development. • Collaborate with engineering leaders to promote proactive architecture across products. • Coordinate with internal and external partners and communicate plans clearly. • Work closely with Product Managers on requirements and prioritization. • Contribute to engineering and product documentation. • Host post-mortems and implement corrective actions. Required Qualifications for the Software Engineering Manager include: • Ability to code and review code in various programming languages. • Experience with Agile methodologies and software development life cycles. • Strong technical background in backend, frontend, and QA practices. • Proven experience managing software engineering teams. • Excellent leadership and communication skills. • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field. Compensation for the Software Engineering Manager includes: Salary Range: $140,000–$200,000 depending on experience Full Standard Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k plan, Sick leave as required by law This job opens for applications on 9/5/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. #LI-NR1 #LI-Hybrid Python, Java, Rust, C++, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, DevOps, backend development, frontend development, full-stack development, software lifecycle, software architecture, technical leadership, team management, resource planning, velocity tracking, incident response, post-mortem analysis, software documentation, product roadmap, cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder communication, hiring, mentorship, career development, software quality, scalability, performance optimization, cloud-native, distributed systems, microservices, REST APIs, software engineering leadership, SoCal, Seattle, Arvada, Washington D.C.