Senior Financial Analyst - Critical Technologies
About The Position
SAIC is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst and Team Lead to support the Critical Technologies portfolio within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) Resources Directorate. The role supports all phases of the Department of War (DoW) Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process and its mandated submission timelines. The position directly supports the government lead and manages a team of senior financial analysts responsible for PPBE execution. This position is 100% on-site in Alexandria, Virginia. Candidates must have experience with budget execution and full-cycle PPBE processes at the DoW or Service Component Headquarters level, as well as experience using the Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) system. The role also involves financial analysis, budget development and execution, government-facing guidance, team leadership, documentation, and audit readiness.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship.
- Active SECRET clearance; ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance is required to maintain employment.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management, or finance and at least 10 years of experience, or a master’s degree and at least 8 years of experience.
- Significant experience with DAI; experience with other DoW financial systems may be considered.
- Experience supporting senior financial management and budget execution.
- Experience leading and directing a diverse team toward high-performance outcomes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, Access, and Excel.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Knowledge of funding execution processes and DoW organization and structure, particularly the R&D structure of the Office of the Secretary of War, Military Services, and Combatant Commands.
- Strong collaboration skills to achieve operational excellence and alignment with customer and organizational goals.
- Experience with budget execution and full-cycle PPBE processes at the DoW or Service Component Headquarters level.
Nice To Haves
- TS/SCI clearance preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead, direct, and mentor daily tasks of team members, including subcontractors, and assist with their work as needed.
- Provide guidance, advice, and assistance to the government lead and other government personnel within the Directorate.
- Assist OUSW(R&E) with developing the Program Objectives Memorandum (POM) and Budget Estimate Submission for R&E; manage internal budget reviews and change or budget proposals; manage and review budget entries in Excel and applicable databases; and develop and review budget justification materials, including R-Forms and P-Forms.
- Analyze and evaluate program and operational effectiveness and financial and budgetary trends.
- Prepare documents and briefings for DoW leadership review and use.
- Review required funding documentation for approved OUSW(R&E) projects.
- Monitor and support DoW program execution, including funding-release documentation, funding distribution, obligation and disbursement rates, and annual expenditure documentation.
- Assist with documentation supporting the DoW PPBE process, including Research and Development Descriptive Summary (R1-R4), Program and Budget Issue Papers, and supporting documentation for Program Decision Memorandum.
- Prepare for and participate in Mid-Year Reviews and other PPBE meetings as required.
- Assist OUSW(R&E) in identifying baseline financial processes and designing target financial and business processes and procedures.
- Process financial and budgetary actions in the DAI system and associated databases.
- Assist in preparing audit-readiness materials 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
