Description
Description
Join a mission-driven satellite program at the forefront of national defense innovation. Our team is developing cutting-edge technologies that directly support critical Department of War priorities, combining both proven and first-of-their-kind capabilities that have never been applied in space. Operating within a fast-paced acquisition environment, we benefit from streamlined authorities and direct access to senior Government decisionmakers, enabling us to move quickly and execute aggressive schedules using the most innovative contracting strategies available.
SAIC is seeking self-directed leaders who skillfully navigate ambiguity, solve complex challenges, and bring diverse expertise to a dynamic environment focused on delivering capability rapidly. Success here requires adaptability, initiative, and a willingness to wear multiple hats in support of a high-impact mission.
Job Description:
This position is for a Satellite Program Office Financial Analyst in Chantilly, VA supporting cutting-edge and innovative space programs. Be part of a highly effective and collaborative front office team responsible for delivering expectational support to senior level government staff.
This role supports the Government program office team conducting budget requests and analyzing Developer execution. The 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.
• Partner with the Government Military Leader and Program Managers to strategically and tactically guide nationally critical satellite programs through acquisition, engineering, and operational trades to achieve on-time launch and on-orbit performance.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelors and 10 years of relevant experience supporting a government program office conducting budget requests, analyzing exec; OR Masters and 7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in budgeting, financial management and within a Government Program Office.
• Knowledge of government acquisition processes and proposal development lifecycles.
• Advanced MS Excel and financial analysis tools expertise.
• Advanced knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM), focused on cost metrics (e.g., CPI).
• Ability to analyze and assess development financial reports.
• Ability to communicate financial information with a diverse audience of decision makers with varying levels of programmatic and technical expertise.
• Effective communication, coordination, and customer engagement skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and team environment with no supervision.
• TS//SCI Required; Poly preferred OR ability to obtain Poly.
• Previous SAP Experience desired.
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