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Minimum Clearance Required Secret Job ID 2616175 Location Alexandria, VA, US Date Posted 2026-09-11 Category Business Management Subcategory Finance Schedule Full-Time Shift Day Job Travel Yes - 10% of the time Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain TS/SCI Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking a Junior Financial Analyst with an active Secret clearance to support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) Resources and Analysis (R&A) Directorate. This role focuses on all phases of the Department of War (DoW) Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process, meeting all the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) mandated timelines for submission of PPBE related documents. Candidates must have experience with the DoW PPBE processes and using the Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) system. This position is 100% on-site in Alexandria, VA. Job Responsibilities 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 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 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 Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management, or finance and 4 years of experience; Or Master's degree and 1 year of experience. A minimum of four (4) years of specialized experience, including military budget experience, may be substituted in lieu of specific educational requirements. At least 4 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. Desired Qualifications 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. Target salary range $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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