Job DescriptionDescription SAIC is seeking a
Senior Financial Analyst to provide support to the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) with all phases of the DoW Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process. Candidates must have experience supporting Senior Financial Management / Budget Execution, with experience with acquisition and PPBE processes at the DoW or Service Component Headquarters level. This position will also serve as the contractor Team Lead for a staff of three to five financial analysts.
This position is full-time onsite at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA.Responsibilities include: - Assist OUSW(R&E) in developing the Program Objectives Memorandum (POM) and Budget Estimate Submission for R&E, manage internal R&E budget reviews and change/budget proposals; manage and review budget submission entries in Excel and the applicable databases; and develop and review detailed budget justification material (R-Forms, P-Forms, etc.).
- Prepare analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness of programs and operations, and analyst financial and budgetary trends.
- Prepare documents and briefings for review and use by DoW leadership.
- Review required funding documentation for approved R&E projects.
- Monitor and support DoW program execution, including submission of required documentation for release of funding; follow up on distribution of funding, monitoring of obligation and disbursement rates for funded projects, and documentation of annual expenditures.
- Assist in preparation of required documentation to support the DoW PPBE process, to include but not limited to Research and Development Descriptive Summary (R1-R4), Program and Budget Issue Papers, and support documentation for Program Decision Memorandum.
- Prepare and participate in Mid-Year Reviews and other PPBE meetings as required.
- Assist R&E in identifying 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 other associated databases.
- Assist in preparing audit readiness and associated documentation.
- Execute and follow-up on all budgetary data calls.
Qualifications Required Qualifications:- U.S. citizenship.
- Active SECRET clearance. TS/SCI preferred.
- Bachelors degree in accounting, business management, or finance and at least ten (10) years of experience; OR Masters and eight (8) years of experience.
- Experience supporting senior financial management and budget execution.
- Experience leading and directing a diverse team to high performance outcomes.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office to include PowerPoint, Work, Access, and Excel.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Knowledge of funding execution processes, DoW organization, and structure (particularly R&D structure of the Office of the Secretary of War, Military Services, and Combatant Commands).
- Strong leadership competencies including advanced interpersonal skills with experience in leading teams and fostering collaboration to achieve operational excellence and alignment with customer and organizational goals.
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.
