Financial Analyst

This position is onsite in Alexandria, VA.

About the role

SAIC is seeking a Financial Analyst to provide support to the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) with all phases of the DOW Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process, meeting all OSW mandated timelines for submission of PPBE related documents.

Responsibilities

• Assist OUSW(R&E) in developing the Program Objectives Memorandum and Budget Estimate Submission for OUSW(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 analyze financial and budgetary trends.
• Prepare documents and briefings for review and use by DOW senior leadership.
• Review statement of work and 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 Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) system and other associated databases.
• Assist in preparing audit readiness and associated documentation.
• Execute and follow-up on all budgetary data calls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business management, or finance. A minimum of four (4) years of specialized experience, including military budget experience, may be substituted in lieu of specific educational requirements.
• At least 6 years of experience supporting Senior Financial Management and Budget Execution.
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office to include PowerPoint, Word, Access and Excel.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Secret clearance.
• US citizenship.

Skills

• Experience with acquisition and PPBE process at the DOW and/or Service component Headquarters level.
• Knowledge of funding execution processes, DOW organization and structure particularly R&D structure of OSW, Services, and Combatant Commands is preferred.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $100,000 - $130,000 based on the candidate's experience and qualifications. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors, with a target range of $120,001 - $160,000.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Day Shift
• Travel: Yes - 10% of the time