Resource Analyst – Financial and Budgetary Support Job Listing at SAIC in Bethesda, MD (Job ID 2612414)

Description

Description

Overview:

SAIC is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Resource Analyst to support key financial and budgetary functions within an Intelligence Community (IC) environment. The selected candidate will leverage their expertise in budgeting, financial analysis, and government contracting to manage IT program budgets, develop spend plans, and provide strategic financial insights to senior leadership.

Candidates must demonstrate strong technical skills, especially in Microsoft Excel using advanced formulas and Pivot Tables, and experience in working closely with program managers and stakeholders on financial planning and reporting activities. Prior IC experience and familiarity with government contracting practices are highly desirable.

 

About the Opportunity:

As a Resource Analyst, you will play an integral role in supporting the Intelligence Community. This position offers the unique opportunity to directly contribute to strategic IT initiatives by providing financial and operational support across ITS programs. Your expertise with Microsoft Excel, government contracting, and fiscal management processes will ensure your success in implementing efficient, cost-effective solutions that align with mission priorities.

By joining SAIC's team, you will work in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment where attention to detail, collaboration, and adaptability are highly valued. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact while developing and applying advanced analytical and financial management skills in support of national security objectives.

Primary Responsibilities:

Budgeting, Financial Planning, and Analysis:

• Create and manage current fiscal year Spend Plans for assigned National Counterintelligence and Security Center (NCSC) sections, aligning resources to organizational goals and financial targets.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel (advanced functions and Pivot Tables) to perform detailed financial planning, tracking, and reporting.
• Support budget execution by creating and processing RCAFs in ALM for OGAs and contracts through to obligation.
• Review and analyze Trend and TSR daily reports (Cognos) to monitor financial performance and ensure accuracy in fiscal reporting.
• Assist in the preparation, review, and analysis of CBJB volumes, as necessary, and respond to related taskers.

Financial Management & Program Support:

• Perform financial and business analyses, compiling data, evaluating trends, and identifying cost avoidance and cost reduction initiatives.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial reports to communicate actual results, forecasted performance, and budget variances, incorporating relevant metrics to support fact-based decision-making.
• Support the execution of Execution Target Rates as outlined by the CFE (Central Financial Execution office) to ensure financial objectives are met or exceeded.
• Maintain and manage Budget Line Item (BLI) structures, ensuring alignment with funding requirements and associated analyses.

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination:

• Work directly with Program Managers and stakeholders to align resources, identify program needs, and coordinate funding activities.
• Provide a consistent line of communication with leadership by preparing and delivering high-quality presentations to articulate financial performance, strategic opportunities, and recommendations.
• Review and analyze DDD (Defense Budget Documentation) requirements to understand and communicate their impact on mission objectives and program execution.

Operational Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing support to maintain or exceed execution targets by overseeing budget, reporting, billing, and financial management activities for IT initiatives.
• Research and evaluate strategic business opportunities, supplying timely and actionable financial insights to support program objectives.

 

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

Education & Clearance Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is required at time of application.
• Bachelor's degree in a related business discipline (e.g., Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, etc.) and 8+ years of relevant experience.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including expertise with advanced formulas and Pivot Tables for financial and budgetary tracking/reporting.
• Familiarity with Government Contracting processes, terminology, and workflows for program and budget management.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey financial information, trends, and strategic insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven attention to detail with the ability to proactively monitor and identify challenges and solutions in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, spend plans, and developing financial forecasts and analyses.
• Ability to review and analyze Defense Decision Documents (DDDs) and assess their impact on mission-critical objectives.
• Track record of coordinating with Program Managers to ensure financial and programmatic alignment.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior work experience within the Intelligence Community (IC) or a similarly secure government environment.
• Familiarity with Cognos Trend and TSR reports within the IC financial management ecosystem.
• Experience supporting financial management for IT programs or working directly in government fiscal execution timelines and processes.
• Background in developing business opportunities, including cost control strategies, financial modeling, and process improvement initiatives.

Target salary range: $160,001 - $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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