Senior Financial Analyst Job Listing at SAIC in Alexandria, VA (Job ID 2508000)

Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Finance Analyst with an active Secret clearance to provide support to the Office of the Under Secretary of Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) with all phases of the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process, meeting all OSD mandated timelines for submission of PPBE related documents. This position is 100% onsite at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Direct and manage the day-to-day activities of the Budget Execution and Integration (BE&I) team.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring optimal resource allocation and utilization.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the team, including troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Monitor project progress, track milestones, and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to project schedules, budget, and quality standards.
• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment, promoting teamwork and communication.
• Identify and address any potential issues or challenges that may impact project delivery.
• Assist OUSD(R&E) in developing the Program Objectives Memorandum 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 analyze financial and budgetary trends.
• Prepare documents and briefings for review and use by DoD senior leadership.
• Review statement of work and required funding documentation for approved R&E projects.
• Monitor and support DoD 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 DoD 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 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 preparing associated documentation.
• Execute and follow-up on all budgetary data calls.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance 
• US citizenship
• Bachelor's degree and at least ten (10) years of experience or Master's degree and eight (8) years' or more experience.  Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Experience supporting senior financial management/budget execution 
• Experience as a Team Lead or in a similar leadership role. 
• Extensive knowledge and experience with regards to the OSD-level Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process.
• Experience with acquisition and PPBE process.
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of funding execution processes, DoD organization and structure – particularly R&D structure of OSD, Services, and Combatant Commands – is preferred.