Financial Analyst

SAIC • Flexwork, VA

6d • Remote

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a motivated and experienced Financial Analyst to own financial management and analysis functions within the Program Management Team. The role provides financial insights and supports budget management and forecasting, with oversight of Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC), subcontractor financials, labor management, and other direct costs. The analyst supports Program Managers in decision-making and helps ensure operational excellence, working collaboratively while also functioning independently.

The position is primarily remote, but candidates must be located in the northern Virginia area near Ashburn, VA and be willing to report onsite as needed. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and hold a public trust position with favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation and must be a U.S. citizen.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting.
• 3–4 years of related experience.
• At least 3 years of experience supporting T&M and FFP contracts or task orders, including creating, tracking, and reporting ETC/EAC performance metrics.
• At least 3 years of experience in financial analysis, project control, or program cost management in a federal, government contracting, or project-based environment.
• At least 1 year of experience reviewing and auditing travel expenses in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and methodologies, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, and cost allocation.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, macros, and advanced formulas.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex financial data to diverse audiences and technical stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask as a team member and independently, and work comfortably in a changing environment.
• Ability to obtain and hold a public trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Must be located in the northern Virginia area near Ashburn, VA and able to report onsite as needed.

Responsibilities

• Implement SAIC policies and procedures to ensure proper contract setup.
• Serve as a liaison to the Program Manager, providing rate and budget information and utilization and chargeability metrics.
• Price, model, and manage Time & Materials (T&M) and Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contracts, including margin analysis and risk assessment.
• Facilitate internal and program control processes.
• Assist with accurate development of EAC and ETC, balance sheet analysis, and invoice generation; understand and explain variations in monthly actuals.
• Analyze key metrics, support monthly financial reviews, engage teams, and advise Project Management on decision-making.
• Work successfully with limited supervision.
• Independently plan, coordinate, organize, prioritize, and manage workload amid changing priorities and competing deadlines.
• Input, edit, retrieve, format, and transmit reports and documents using computer databases, spreadsheets, communications, and other software packages accurately.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level