Program Financial Analyst
SAIC Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
Defense and Space Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Program Financial Analyst will analyze monthly financial reports, invoices, and earned value management data to resolve discrepancies and support budget requests. They will also conduct what-if analyses to project cost implications and partner with program managers to address urgent funding or scheduling challenges.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph and have at least 15 years of related experience, including a bachelor's degree. Proficiency in advanced MS Excel, financial analysis tools, and Earned Value Management is required.
Full description
SAIC’s Air Force, Space and Intelligence Business Group (AFSI BG) is currently hiring to advance space capabilities supporting our Department of Defense (DOD) and Intelligence Community customers. Ten miles from the SAIC headquarters, our Chantilly, VA team supports systems acquisition & development, targeting & intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration and more.
This position is for Program Financial Analyst for a large, multi-year contract supporting a cutting-edge and innovative space program. Be part of a highly effective and collaborative front office team responsible for maximizing the effectiveness of our staff and our program.
The Program Finance Analyst supports the Government program office team conducting budget requests and analyzing Developer execution. Position is integrated into the Govt-led Program Office team requiring full-time on-site work. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Role Responsibilities:
- Analyze monthly financial reports, invoices, and earned value management (EVM) reports to identify and resolve discrepancies against trending data.
- Coordinate with Program Managers and financial management teams to identify and resolve funding and invoicing discrepancies.
- Conduct what-if analysis to project cost implications of potential changes to staffing, supplier delays, material cost growth, and technical scope changes.
- Analyze Basis of Estimates (BOE) for proposals to validate cost accounting and compare against historical estimating techniques and values.
- Track and report budget obligations and expenditures.
- Track and report funds run-out dates across multiple contracts.
- Proactively partner with Program Managers and Support Teams to address urgent gaps and resolve challenges that impact the Program.
Qualifications
- Must possess an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
- At least 4 years experience in project scheduling or schedule analysis.
- Bachelors degree and 15 years of related experience.
- Advanced MS Excel and financial analysis tools expertise.
- Advanced knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), focused on cost metrics (e.g., CPI).
- Effective interpersonal skills (across multiple groups, offices, and organizations).
- Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, team environment with limited direct supervision.
SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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