Senior Financial Analyst - CDAO

Science Applications International Corp.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support the OUSW(R&E) Resources Directorate across PPBE activities. You will work on POM and Budget Estimate submissions, manage budget reviews, and support funding execution in DAI and related systems.

The role requires DoD budgeting experience, TS/SCI eligibility preferred, and strong communication and collaboration skills. Work is on-site in Alexandria, VA with a focus on milestones and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management, or finance with 10+ years of experience; or Master’s with 8+ years.
• Significant experience with DAI and other DoW financial systems.
• Experience supporting senior financial management and budget execution.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Access.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.

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 budget entries in Excel and databases; develop budget justification material.
• Monitor DoW program execution and funding distribution; track obligations and expenditures.
• Prepare documentation to support PPBE processes, including R1–R4 and program briefs.
• Process financial and budgetary actions in the DAI system and related databases.
• Identify baseline financial processes and design target processes.
• Prepare analyses of program effectiveness and budget trends.
• Prepare briefings for DoW leadership and participate in Mid-Year Reviews.
• Assist in audit readiness and data calls.

Skills

Budgeting

Team player

Written and oral communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or finance

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

DAI system

DoW financial systems

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access)

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office portfolio within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) Resources Directorate. This role focuses on all phases of the Department of War (DoW) Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process, meeting all the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) mandated timelines for submission of PPBE related documents. Candidates must have experience with acquisition and PPBE processes at the DoW or Service Component Headquarters level and using the Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) system.

The position is 100% on-site in Alexandria, VA.

Job 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 the applicable databases; and develop and review detailed budget justification material (R-Forms, P-Forms, etc.)
• Monitor and support DoW program execution, including submission of required documentation for release of funding; follow up on distribution of funding, monitoring of obligation and disbursement rates for funded projects, and documentation of annual expenditures
• Assist in preparation of required documentation to support the DoW PPBE process, to include but not limited to Research and Development Descriptive Summary (R1-R4), Program and Budget Issue Papers, and support documentation for Program Decision Memorandum
• Process financial and budgetary actions in the DAI system and other associated databases
• Assist OUSW(R&E) in identifying baseline financial processes and design target financial and business processes and procedures
• Prepare analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness of programs and operations, and analyze 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
• Prepare and participate in Mid-Year Reviews and other PPBE meetings as required
• Assist in preparing audit readiness and associated documentation
• Execute and follow-up on all budgetary data calls

Qualifications

Typical Education and Experience:

• Bachelors and ten (10) years or more of related experience; Masters and eight (8) years or more experience ; PhD or JD and five (5) years or more experience

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. citizenship
• Active SECRET clearance. TS/SCI preferred. Ability to obtain a TS/SCI required to maintain employment
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management, or finance and at least ten (10) years of experience; OR Masters and eight (8) years of experience
• Significant experience with DAI. Other DoW financial systems may be considered
• Experience supporting senior financial management and budget execution
• Strong team player to support high-performance outcomes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office to include PowerPoint, Work, Access, and Excel
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of funding execution processes, DoW organization, and structure (particularly 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

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