Nuclear Budget Analyst

SAIC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,001 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Saic is looking for an experienced Senior Analyst - Nuclear Budget and Policy to provide critical financial and policy support to the Headquarters Air Force. This role involves complex budget management and coordination with various stakeholders.

The ideal candidate must have a strong background in the PPBE process and a Bachelor’s or Master's degree with extensive experience. The target salary range is $120,001 - $160,000, reflecting expertise and accountability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 8+ years with a Master's Degree.
• Proven expertise in the DAF organizational structure and nuclear operations.
• Extensive experience working within DoD’s PPBE process.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial exhibits and program status reports for NC3 portfolios.
• Draft budget justifications for internal programming and congressional reviews.
• Conduct detailed program and budget analysis throughout the PPBE process.
• Serve as a technical advocate in governance forums on budgeting and programming.

Skills

Active Top-Secret Clearance (TS/SCI eligibility)

Expertise in DoD financial management

Experience in PPBE process

Strong communication skills

Technical writing skills

Proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft SharePoint

Task Management Tools (TMT, CATMS)

Job description

Description

SAIC has an immediate opening for an experienced Senior Analyst - Nuclear Budget and Policy to provide mission-critical expertise to the Headquarters Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration. This role will provide financial planning, programmatic support, and policy analysis for the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communication (NC3) Division (AF/A10XN). The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with significant experience in the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, NC3 portfolio management, and Department of War (DoW) financial administration. Work will be performed onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive financial exhibits and program status reports to support the effective management of NC3 portfolios, ensuring alignment with mission priorities and funding directives.
• Draft budget justifications and advocacy materials for use in internal programming, the Budget Program Objective Memorandum (POM) cycle, and congressional budget reviews to secure resources for NC3 programs.
• Conduct detailed program and budget analysis throughout all phases of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process. Deliver recommendations to optimize funding allocation and strategic outcomes.
• Coordinate organizational input across Headquarters Air Force (HAF), Combatant Commands, Joint Staff, and other relevant stakeholders, facilitating clear communication and achieving unified results in budget and policy decisions.
• Lead the development and delivery of insightful financial briefings, high-quality point papers, programmatic overviews, and decision-support materials.
• Serve as a trusted technical advocate for Headquarters Air Force policies in budgeting, programming, and nuclear governance forums, including technical working groups and strategic leadership engagements.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Active Top-Secret Clearance (TS/SCI eligibility required).
• Proven expertise in the Department of the Air Force (DAF) organizational structure, policies, and strategic deterrence/nuclear integration operations.
• Extensive experience working with DoW’s Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, including expertise in interacting with the Department of the Air Force and Joint Staff.
• Strong understanding of Department of War (DoW) financial management systems, Program Objective Memorandum (POM) cycles, and federal appropriations and budgetary processes.
• Proficiency with collaboration platforms (e.g., Microsoft SharePoint) and task management tools (e.g., TMT, CATMS).
• Exceptional communication and technical writing skills, with the ability to convey complex budget and policy concepts in both technical and non-technical terms.
• Bachelor’s Degree and ten (10) years or more of relevant experience, or a Master’s Degree and eight (8) years in successfully executing programmatic responsibilities related to defense funding and policy analysis.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong understanding of current NC3 modernization efforts and associated governance structures.
• Proficiency in policy development, resource advocacy, and regulatory compliance monitoring within the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) or other federal agencies.
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-organizational teams and foster stakeholder engagement.
• Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., Public Policy, National Security Studies, Defense Economics, or similar disciplines).

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.