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Senior Financial Analyst

SAIC Alexandria, VA

Alexandria, VA

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$120k - $160k/yr Full time Senior Accounting Analytical Skills

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Job Description

Opportunity in Alexandria, VA with high-impact financial analysis. SAIC is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst to support the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office portfolio within the OUSW(R&E) Resources Directorate. This role provides the chance to work across the Department of War Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) lifecycle, with hands-on budget execution support and analyst briefings for senior DoW leadership. The position is 100% on-site in Alexandria, VA with a 10% travel expectation, plus support through audit readiness and budget data calls.

Compensation: USD 120,001 - 160,000 per year. Clearance: SECRET clearance required, with ability to obtain TS/SCI to maintain employment. Eligibility: U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

Assist OUSW(R&E) in developing the Program Objectives Memorandum (POM) and the Budget Estimate Submission for R&E.
Manage internal R&E budget reviews and change or budget proposals, including review of budget submission entries in Excel and applicable databases.
Develop and review detailed budget justification materials (including R-Forms and P-Forms).
Monitor and support DoW program execution, including submission of required documentation for release of funding; follow up on distribution of funding; and monitor obligation and disbursement rates for funded projects.
Prepare documentation to support the DoW PPBE process, including Research and Development Descriptive Summary (R1-R4), Program and Budget Issue Papers, and support documentation for Program Decision Memorandum.
Process financial and budgetary actions in the DAI system and other associated databases.
Support baseline financial process identification and design of target financial and business processes and procedures for OUSW(R&E).
Conduct analysis and evaluation of program and operational effectiveness, including trends in financial and budgetary performance.
Prepare documents and briefings for DoW leadership review and use.
Review required funding documentation for approved OUSW(R&E) projects.
Prepare for and participate in Mid-Year Reviews and other PPBE meetings as required.
Assist in preparing audit readiness and associated documentation.
Execute and follow up on all budgetary data calls.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Active SECRET clearance; TS/SCI preferred and ability to obtain TS/SCI required to maintain employment.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management, or finance with 10+ years of experience; or Master’s with 8+ years of experience.
Significant experience with DAI (other DoW financial systems may be considered).
Experience supporting senior financial management and budget execution.
Strong written and oral communication skills, plus proficiency working with leadership-facing deliverables.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, Access, and Excel.
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.
Collaboration skills to achieve operational excellence and alignment with customer and organizational goals.
Team-oriented mindset to support high-performance outcomes.

Work Location and Schedule

Location: Alexandria, VA, US (on-site)
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
Potential for remote work: ORA_ON_SITE

Technology

Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) system
Excel
Microsoft Office
PowerPoint
Word
Access

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