Secret-Cleared Financial Analyst — DoW PPBE Budgeting

SAIC; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Junior Financial Analyst with an active Secret clearance to support the DoW PPBE process. This role focuses on all phases of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution process, ensuring timely submissions and OSW requirements are met. This is a 100% on-site position requiring US citizenship.

Candidates must have PPBE experience with the DoW and be proficient in budget documentation, analysis, and coordinating with leadership across budget cycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management, or finance with four years of related experience, or Master’s with one year experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Secret clearance and US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Assist OUSW(R&E) in developing the Program Objectives Memorandum (POM) and Budget Estimate Submission for R&E, manage internal R&E budget reviews and change/budget proposals; manage and review budget submission entries in Excel and databases; and develop and review detailed budget justification material (R-Forms, P-Forms, etc.).
• Prepare analysis and evaluation of program effectiveness and budgetary trends.
• Prepare documents and briefings for 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; track allocation and expenditures.
• Assist in preparation of PPBE documentation (R1-R4, Issue Papers, etc.).
• Prepare for Mid-Year Reviews and PPBE meetings as required.
• Identify baseline financial processes and design target processes and procedures.
• Process budget actions in the DAI system and related databases.
• Assist in audit readiness and related documentation.
• Execute and follow-up on all budget data calls.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

US citizenship

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management, or finance

4 years of experience

Master’s degree with 1 year experience substitution

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Access

Excel

Job description

SAIC in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Junior Financial Analyst with an active Secret clearance to support the DoW PPBE process. This role focuses on all phases of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution process, ensuring timely submissions and OSW requirements are met. This is a 100% on-site position requiring US citizenship.

Candidates must have PPBE experience with the DoW and be proficient in budget documentation, analysis, and coordinating with leadership across budget cycles.