Senior Financial Analyst with Security Clearance

SAIC is seeking a Senior 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. Candidates must have experience supporting Senior Financial Management / Budget Execution, with experience with acquisition and PPBE processes at the DoW or Service Component Headquarters level. This position is full-time onsite at the Mark Center in Alexandria, VA. Responsibilities include: * 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 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 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. Qualifications Required Qualifications: * U.S. citizenship. * Active SECRET clearance. TS/SCI preferred. * Bachelors 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 including advanced interpersonal skills with experience in leading teams and fostering collaboration to achieve operational excellence and alignment with customer and organizational goals.