Senior Financial Analyst

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