Senior Financial Analyst - Critical Technologies

SAIC•Alexandria, VA

3d•Onsite

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 ensures submissions meet Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) timelines. The position directly supports the government lead and manages a team of senior financial analysts responsible for carrying out the PPBE process. It is 100% on-site in Alexandria, Virginia.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Active SECRET clearance.
Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance, 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 to achieve 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 support operational excellence and alignment with customer and organizational goals.

Nice To Haves

TS/SCI clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, direct, and mentor the daily work of team members, including subcontractors.
Collaborate with and assist team members as needed to address workload gaps.
Provide guidance, advice, and assistance to the government lead and other Directorate personnel.
Assist OUSW(R&E) with developing the R&E Program Objectives Memorandum (POM) and Budget Estimate Submission; manage internal budget reviews and change or budget proposals; manage and review submission entries in Excel and applicable databases; and develop and review detailed 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 preparing documentation for funding releases, following up on funding distribution, tracking obligations and disbursements, and documenting annual expenditures.
Assist with documentation supporting the DoW PPBE process, including Research and Development Descriptive Summaries (R1-R4), Program and Budget Issue Papers, and supporting documentation for Program Decision Memorandums.
Prepare for and participate in Mid-Year Reviews and other PPBE meetings.
Help identify baseline financial processes and design target financial and business processes and procedures.
Process financial and budgetary actions in the Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) system and associated databases.
Assist with audit readiness and related documentation.
Execute and follow up on budgetary data calls.