**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. REQNUMBER: 2508000 SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. We are a team of 23,000 strong driven by mission, united purpose, and inspired by opportunity. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $6.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For information on the benefits SAIC offers, see Working at SAIC. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability