Strategic Finance & Governance Lead (TS/SCI) – VA

SAIC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a seasoned strategic planner in Chantilly, VA, to assess and align organizational environments with strategic objectives. The role requires extensive experience in governance, financial analysis, and interagency coordination, with a focus on transparent reporting and performance improvement.

The candidate will develop multiyear roadmaps, implement governance frameworks, and lead workshops with stakeholders to drive mission success across sponsor-designated initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience performing financial reporting, analysis, reconciliation, and cost review for Intelligence Community.
• Minimum five (5) years of demonstrated experience using financial management software, including general ledger management, expense categorization, reconciliation, and preparation of financial statements or monthly reporting packages.
• Proven expertise preparing audit-ready financial documentation, conducting variance analyses, and developing clear, accurate reporting products for senior leadership within the Intelligence Community.

Responsibilities

• Assess the current organizational environment—including processes, governance structures, capabilities, risks, and resource alignment—through interviews, document reviews, and structured analysis to identify gaps between strategic objectives and operational execution.
• Develop, refine, and document strategic plans, including mission and vision statements, multiyear roadmaps, prioritized strategic objectives, and implementation milestones aligned with stakeholder-defined mission requirements and anticipated growth.
• Design and enhance governance and decision‑making frameworks—such as reporting pathways, oversight mechanisms, and workflow improvements—to improve transparency, accountability, and responsiveness across complex operational environments.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and support execution of strategic initiatives by leading workshops and planning sessions, conducting interagency coordination, developing metrics and dashboards, performing periodic reviews, and recommending corrective actions for sustained performance improvement on Sponsor‑designated initiatives and priority workstreams.

Skills

Strategic planning

Governance design

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Master's degree or higher

PhD or JD (advanced degree)

Job description

SAIC is seeking a seasoned strategic planner in Chantilly, VA, to assess and align organizational environments with strategic objectives. The role requires extensive experience in governance, financial analysis, and interagency coordination, with a focus on transparent reporting and performance improvement.

The candidate will develop multiyear roadmaps, implement governance frameworks, and lead workshops with stakeholders to drive mission success across sponsor-designated initiatives.