Finance Consultant

SAIC; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a seasoned finance and strategy professional to lead strategic planning, governance, and performance improvement initiatives in a high-security environment. The role requires coordinating cross-agency planning, developing roadmaps, and delivering audit-ready financial documentation for senior leadership.

The position is based in McLean Chantilly area with TS/SCI with Poly clearance and on-site work; travel is minimal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience performing financial reporting, analysis, reconciliation, and cost review for Intelligence Community.
• Minimum five (5) years of demonstrated experience using financial management software, including general ledger management, expense categorization, reconciliation, and preparation of financial statements or monthly reporting packages.
• Proven expertise preparing audit-ready financial documentation, conducting variance analyses, and developing clear, accurate reporting products for senior leadership within the Intelligence Community.

Responsibilities

• Assess the current organizational environment- including processes, governance structures, capabilities, risks, and resource alignment- through interviews, document reviews, and structured analysis to identify gaps between strategic objectives and operational execution.
• Develop, refine, and document strategic plans, including mission and vision statements, multiyear roadmaps, prioritized strategic objectives, and implementation milestones aligned with stakeholder-defined mission requirements and anticipated growth.
• Design and enhance governance and decision-making frameworks- such as reporting pathways, oversight mechanisms, and workflow improvements to improve transparency, accountability, and responsiveness across complex operational environments.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and support execution of strategic initiatives by leading workshops and planning sessions, conducting interagency coordination, developing metrics and dashboards, performing periodic reviews, and recommending corrective actions for sustained performance improvement on Sponsor-designated initiatives and priority workstreams.

Skills

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

General ledger systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

Job ID 2618693-OTHLOC-100000740512894

Location McLean, VA, US

Date Posted 2026-11-03

Category Business Management

Subcategory Finance

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Day Job

Travel No

Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain TS/SCI with Poly

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Description

This is a KEY role; this means that the sponsor will expect the candidate to be available and ready to start on the proposed start date. The estimated proposed start date is 01/18/2027.

This position will be in Chantilly, VA. and McLean, VA.

SAIC seeks talented, qualified applicants with the following skill sets

• Assess the current organizational environment- including processes, governance structures, capabilities, risks, and resource alignment- through interviews, document reviews, and structured analysis to identify gaps between strategic objectives and operational execution.
• Develop, refine, and document strategic plans, including mission and vision statements, multiyear roadmaps, prioritized strategic objectives, and implementation milestones aligned with stakeholder-defined mission requirements and anticipated growth.
• Design and enhance governance and decision-making frameworks- such as reporting pathways, oversight mechanisms, and workflow improvements to improve transparency, accountability, and responsiveness across complex operational environments.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and support execution of strategic initiatives by leading workshops and planning sessions, conducting interagency coordination, developing metrics and dashboards, performing periodic reviews, and recommending corrective actions for sustained performance improvement on Sponsor-designated initiatives and priority workstreams.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelors and ten (10) years or more of related experience; master's and eight (8) years or more experience; PHD or JD and Five (5) years or more experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience performing financial reporting, analysis, reconciliation, and cost review for Intelligence Community
• Minimum five (5) years of demonstrated experience using financial management software, including general ledger management, expense categorization, reconciliation, and preparation of financial statements or monthly reporting packages.
• Proven expertise preparing audit-ready financial documentation, conducting variance analyses, and developing clear, accurate reporting products for senior leadership within the Intelligence Community

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT

• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph

Target salary range $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.