Senior Financial Analyst - Critical Technologies

Saic; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support the Critical Technologies portfolio within the OUSW(R&E) Resources and Analysis Directorate. The role focuses on PPBE with DoW and DAI systems, requiring DoW/Service Component budgeting experience and on-site work in Alexandria, VA.

The candidate will develop budgets, review submissions, analyze financial trends, and prepare briefing materials for leadership while ensuring timely PPBE documentation and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Active SECRET clearance; TS/SCI preferred; ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management, or finance with 10+ years experience; or Master’s with 8+ years.
• Experience supporting senior financial management and budget execution.
• Experience leading and directing a diverse team to high-performance outcomes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Word, Access, and Excel.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of DoW funding execution and PPBE processes.
• Strong leadership competencies and collaboration to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist OSW(R&E) in developing the POM and Budget Estimate Submission for R&E.
• Manage internal R&E budget reviews and change proposals; update Excel/databases.
• Develop and review detailed budget justification material (R-Forms, P-Forms).
• Prepare analysis of program and budgetary trends and effectiveness.
• Prepare documents and briefings for DoW leadership review.
• Review required funding documentation for approved OUSW(R&E) projects.
• Monitor DoW program execution and funding distribution; track obligations.
• Prepare PPBE support documentation (R1-R4, PDM).
• Participate in Mid-Year Reviews and PPBE meetings as required.
• Identify baseline processes and design improvements for financial operations.
• Process financial actions in the DAI system and related databases.
• Support audit readiness and related documentation.
• Execute and follow up on budget data calls.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Leadership

Communication skills

Budgeting & financial management

PPBE knowledge

Education

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

Master’s degree (optional)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to support the Critical Technologies portfolio within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) Resources and Analysis (R&A) 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.

This 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.).
• Prepare analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness of programs and operations, and analyst 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.
• 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.
• Prepare and participate in Mid-Year Reviews and other PPBE meetings as required.
• Assist OUSW(R&E) in identifying baseline financial processes and design target financial and business processes and procedures.
• Process financial and budgetary actions in the DAI system and other associated databases.
• Assist in preparing audit readiness and associated documentation.
• Execute and follow-up on all budgetary data calls.

Qualifications

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.
• Experience supporting senior financial management and budget execution.
• Experience leading and directing a diverse team to 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 leadership competencies include advanced interpersonal skills with experience in leading teams and fostering collaboration 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.