Financial Analyst SME - CDAO
About The Position
SAIC is seeking a Financial Analyst SME and Team Lead to support the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office portfolio within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) Resources Directorate. The role directly supports the government lead and manages a team of senior financial analysts executing all phases of the Department of War Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process. Candidates should have extensive experience with DoW or Service Component Headquarters acquisition and PPBE processes, as well as the Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) system. The position is 100% on-site in Alexandria, Virginia.
Requirements
- Active SECRET clearance; ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance is required to maintain employment.
- U.S. citizenship.
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, business management, or finance and at least 15 years of experience, or a master's degree and at least 13 years of experience. The posting also lists a Ph.D. or J.D. with at least 10 years of experience as a typical education and experience path.
- Direct and significant experience using the Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) system.
- Experience supporting senior DoW leadership.
- Experience supporting senior financial management and budget execution.
- Experience leading and directing a diverse team to high-performance outcomes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, Access, and Excel.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- TS/SCI clearance is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead, direct, and mentor team members, including subcontractors, in their daily tasks, and assist with work as needed.
- Provide expert guidance, advice, and assistance to the government lead and other government personnel within the Directorate.
- Assist OUSW(R&E) in developing deliverables, including the Program Objectives Memorandum (POM), Budget Estimate Submission for R&E, monthly reports, and spend plan status.
- Manage internal R&E budget reviews and change or budget proposals; manage and review budget submission entries in Excel and applicable databases; and develop and review detailed budget justification materials, including R-Forms and P-Forms.
- Monitor and support DoW program execution, including preparing required documentation for funding release, following up on funding distribution, monitoring obligation and disbursement rates, and documenting annual expenditures.
- Assist with documentation for the DoW PPBE process, including Research and Development Descriptive Summaries (R1-R4), Program and Budget Issue Papers, and Program Decision Memorandum support documentation.
- Process financial and budgetary actions in DAI and associated databases.
- Help identify baseline financial processes and design target financial and business processes and procedures.
- Analyze and evaluate program and operational effectiveness and financial and budgetary trends.
- Prepare documents and briefings for DoW leadership.
- Review required funding documentation for approved OUSW(R&E) projects.
- Prepare for and participate in Mid-Year Reviews and other PPBE meetings as required.
- Assist with audit readiness and related documentation.
- Execute and follow up on budgetary data calls.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
