Financial Analyst

Remote Jobs; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a motivated Financial Analyst to own financial management and analysis functions within the Program Management Team. You will provide in-depth financial insights, support budget management, and forecasting, with leadership in EAC and ETC oversight, subcontractor financials, and direct costs.

The role is remote, but you must be local to Ashburn, VA, and willing to come on-site as needed. Strong Excel and communication skills are essential for success in a fast-paced, collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance or accounting with 3-4 years of related experience.
• Experience supporting T&M and FFP contracts or task orders, including ETC/EAC metrics.
• Experience in financial analysis, project cost management, or program cost management.
• Experience reviewing travel expenses under Federal Travel Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Implement SAIC policies to ensure proper contract setup.
• Liaise with Program Manager on rate, budget, utilization and chargeability metrics.
• Price, model, and manage T&M and FFP contracts including margin analysis and risk assessment.
• Support internal and program control processes.
• Develop EAC and ETC, balance sheet analysis, and invoice generation; explain monthly variances.
• Analyze metrics, support monthly financial reviews, advise Project Management.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

EAC/ETC analysis

Federal contracting knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial management software

Job description

Job Description

SAIC is currently seeking a motivated and experienced Financial Analyst to join our team and take ownership of financial management and analysis functions. In this challenging, fast-paced role, you will work within the Program Management Team, providing in-depth financial insights, supporting budget management, and forecasting processes. You will lead efforts in oversight of EAC (Estimate at Completion) and ETC (Estimate to Complete), subcontractor financials, labor management, and other direct costs.

This role requires a strategic thinker and data-driven decision-maker who thrives in a collaborative yet independent work environment. You will be directly involved in key decision-making, supporting Program Managers with financial insights, and ensuring operational excellence.

This role is remote, but candidate MUST be local to the Ashburn, VA area and willing to come on-site as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Implement SAIC policies and procedures to ensure proper contract set-up.
• Function as a liaison with Program Manager providing rate and budget information, and utilization and chargeability metrics.
• Pricing, modeling, and managing T&M and FFP contracts including margin analysis and risk assessment.
• Facilitate internal and program control processes.
• Assist in the accurate development of the EAC and ETC, balance sheet analysis, and invoice generation; understand and can explain variation regarding monthly actuals.
• Analyze key metrics, support monthly financial reviews, engage teams, and advise Project Management in decision-making.
• Function successfully with limited supervision.
• Independently plan, coordinate, organize, prioritize and manage workload while remaining cognizant of changing priorities and competing deadlines.
• Input, edit, retrieve, format, and transmit diverse reports and documents utilizing computer databases, spreadsheets, communications and other software packages with accuracy.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance or accounting with 3 - 4 years of related experience.
• At least 3 years of experience supporting Time & Materials (T&M) and Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contracts or task orders, including creating, tracking, and reporting ETC/EAC performance metrics.
• At least 3 years of experience in financial analysis, project control, or program cost management within a federal, government contracting, or project-based environment.
• Minimum 1 year of experience reviewing and auditing travel expenses in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and methodologies, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue recognition, and cost allocation.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, macros, and advanced formulas.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data to diverse audiences, including technical stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask efficiently and progressively as a team member and independently, and work comfortably in an ever-changing environment.

Customer Requirements

• Clearance - Ability to obtain and hold a public trust position and favorable suitability based on a CBP Background Investigation
• Citizenship - Must be a US Citizen
• Location - This is primarily a remote role however reporting on-site to Ashburn, VA maybe be required, but candidates must be located in the northern VA area (Ashburn, VA).

About Us

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.