SAIC

Business Operations Analyst

SAIC$120K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of related experience; Master's degree with 13+ years; or PhD/JD with 10+ years.
  • Strong interpersonal, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience in financial support for satellite system acquisition and deployment.
  • Capability to thrive in a dynamic environment collaborating with DoD and military/civilian personnel.
  • Effective communication with senior decision makers of varied expertise.
  • Proficient in teamwork without direct supervision.
  • TS/SCI security clearance required; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee project cost control activities, analyzing actual costs and reporting variances.
  • Lead forecasting efforts for labor, materials, subcontracting, revenue, and profit.
  • Review and approve financial analyses and business transactions.
  • Prepare and communicate quarterly program reviews and other performance reports.
  • Support pricing initiatives and long-term financial planning activities.
  • Assist with procurement management, including requisitions and vendor coordination.
  • Support audits and ensure resolution of financial compliance issues.
  • Provide business guidance and alert leadership on financial risks and trends.
  • Collaborate with satellite program teams to address urgent operational challenges.
  • Partner strategically with military leaders and managers for satellite program guidance.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements available.
  • Continuous professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborative and supportive team culture.
  • Engagement in innovative and impactful space programs.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Description

This position is for a Business Operations Analyst in Chantilly, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. The Business Operations Analyst serves as a key partner to Government program leadership providing financial insight, operational oversight, and guidance to support program and organizational performance. The position is integrated into the Government-led Program Office team requiring full-time on-site work.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Oversee project cost control activities, including actual cost analysis, variance reporting, trend identification, and performance assessments.
  • Lead forecasting efforts, including labor, material, subcontract, revenue, profit, and indirect rate projections.
  • Review and approve financial analyses, forecasting rates, cost allocations, account assignments, and related business transactions.
  • Prepare, review, and communicate financial deliverables, quarterly program reviews (QPRs), and other business performance reports.
  • Support pricing initiatives, and long-range financial planning activities.
  • Assist Government leadership with the management of procurement-related business activities, including material requisition approvals, vendor coordination, invoicing issues, and accrual reviews.
  • Support internal and external audits and drive resolution of identified business, financial, or compliance issues.
  • Provide business guidance to Government leadership and ensure Program Managers are informed of significant financial risks, opportunities, and performance trends.
  • Proactively partner with the Satellite Program Office and support staff Teams to address urgent gaps and resolve challenges that impact the Program.
  • Partner with the Government Military Leader and Program Managers to strategically and tactically guide nationally-critical satellite programs through acquisition, engineering, and operational trades to achieve on-time launch and on-orbit performance.

Qualifications

TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and fifteen (15) years or more of related experience; Masters and thirteen (13) years or more experience; PhD or JD and ten (10) years or more experience.
  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, team building and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to be effective in a government/contractor team environment.
  • Experience providing financial support and guidance in the acquisition, development, and deployment of satellite systems.
  • Ability to work in a very dynamic environment and effectively interact with numerous DOD, military/civilian personnel and industry partners.
  • Ability to communicate with a diverse audience of senior decision makers with varying levels of programmatic and technical expertise.
• Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision.
TS/SCI required.
• Previous SAP experience desired.

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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