Senior Financial Analyst - Critical Technologies

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. This role focuses on all phases of the Department of War (DoW) Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process, meeting all the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) mandated timelines for submission of PPBE related documents. Candidates must have experience with budget execution and full-cycle PPBE processes at the DoW or Service Component Headquarters level and using the Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) system. This role directly supports the government lead and manages a team of senior financial analysts responsible for executing all phases of the DoW PPBE process. The ideal candidate is a doer, leader, forward thinker, self-starter, and problem solver.

This position is 100% on-site in Alexandria, VA.

Job Responsibilities:

- Lead, direct, and mentor the daily tasks of team members, including subcontractors. Collaborate with and assist team members with tasks when needed to fill any gaps.
- Provide guidance, advice and assistance to the government lead and other government personnel within the Directorate.
- 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 OUSW(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 OUSW(R&E) in identifying baseline financial processes and design target financial and business processes and procedures.
- Process financial and budgetary actions in the DAI system and other associated databases.
- Assist in preparing audit readiness and associated documentation.
- Execute and follow-up on all budgetary data calls.

Required Qualifications:

- U.S. citizenship.
- Active SECRET clearance. TS/SCI preferred. Ability to obtain a TS/SCI required to maintain employment.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management, or finance and at least ten (10) years of experience; OR Masters and eight (8) years of experience.
- Significant experience with DAI. Other DoW financial systems may be considered.
- 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 collaboration skills to achieve operational excellence and alignment with customer and organizational goals.