Senior Program Control & Budget Strategist

Science Applications International Corp.; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking an experienced program control/budget analyst to independently oversee and manage the budget and provide financial management of ongoing projects and portfolios for the NRO. You will interface with technical planners, contract administrators, and government leaders to brief budget status and resource requirements.

The ideal candidate analyzes large data, develops creative solutions, and communicates budgetary strategies to customers and leaders.

Qualifications

• Clearance TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• Experience with federal budget principles and agency-specific practices.
• Experience with NRO financial systems and tools.
• Ability to learn and proficiently use multiple financial systems to budget, transfer, and report.
• Ability to work in a dynamic budget environment balancing priorities and schedules.
• Strong analytical and communication skills for leadership briefings.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed analyses of contract and non-contract budgetary requirements and trends, balancing requirements against the budget.
• Develop budgets and spend plans; monitor and report performance against plans to meet objectives.
• Brief execution status to Budget Director and senior leadership using summaries, charts, and talking points.
• Collaborate with Contracting Officer Technical Representatives to fund government contracts and prioritize projects.
• Identify resource trade-offs across programs and propose realignments to maintain execution.
• Develop mechanisms for monitoring progress and apply critical problem solving to complex issues.
• Assist in designing and using corporate financial repositories, decision support tools, and reports for oversight on initiatives.
• Maintain internal controls to minimize data inaccuracy and misuse of NRO funds.
• Consolidate unfunded requirements and prioritize for senior management; review inputs for completeness.

Job description

SAIC is seeking an experienced program control/budget analyst to independently oversee and manage the budget and provide financial management of ongoing projects and portfolios for the NRO. You will interface with technical planners, contract administrators, and government leaders to brief budget status and resource requirements.

The ideal candidate analyzes large data, develops creative solutions, and communicates budgetary strategies to customers and leaders.