Senior Financial Analyst

SAIC is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst and team lead to support the Critical Technologies portfolio within the OUSW(R&E) Resources Directorate. This role provides full-cycle DoW planning, programming, budgeting, and execution support, with a focus on budget execution tracking and analysis in Alexandria, VA (onsite).

The position includes team leadership responsibilities, guidance for government personnel, and hands-on work using the DAI system to process budget actions, monitor funding execution, and support PPBE deliverables and review processes. The successful candidate will also contribute to audit readiness and respond to budget data calls.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and mentor the daily tasks of team members, including subcontractors; collaborate with and assist team members to address gaps as needed.
• Provide guidance, advice, and assistance to the government lead and other government personnel within the Directorate.
• Support OUSW(R&E) development of the Program Objectives Memorandum (POM) and the Budget Estimate Submission for R&E, including internal R&E budget reviews and change or budget proposals.
• Manage and review budget submission entries in Excel and applicable databases; develop and review detailed budget justification materials (including R-Forms and P-Forms).
• Conduct analysis and evaluation of program and operations effectiveness, including review of 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, and monitoring of obligation and disbursement rates; document annual expenditures.
• Assist with documentation required to support the DoW PPBE process, including Research and Development Descriptive Summary (R1-R4), Program and Budget Issue Papers, and support documentation for the Program Decision Memorandum.
• Prepare and participate in Mid-Year Reviews and other required PPBE meetings.
• Help OUSW(R&E) identify baseline financial processes and define 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.
• Education and experience: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management, or finance with at least 10 years of experience; or Master’s degree with 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, Access, and Excel.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of funding execution processes, DoW organization and structure, with emphasis on the 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.

Location, Clearance, and Salary

• Location: Alexandria, VA, US (onsite)
• Compensation: USD 100,001 - 140,000 per year
• Minimum Experience: 8 years

Tools and Technologies

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