DescriptionSAIC is currently seeking a motivated and experienced Financial Analyst to join our team and take ownership of financial management and analysis functions. In this challenging, fast-paced role, you will work within the Program Management Team, providing in-depth financial insights, supporting budget management, and forecasting processes. You will lead efforts in oversight of EAC (Estimate at Completion) and ETC (Estimate to Complete), subcontractor financials, labor management, and other direct costs.
This role requires a strategic thinker and data-driven decision-maker who thrives in a collaborative yet independent work environment. You will be directly involved in key decision-making, supporting Program Managers with financial insights, and ensuring operational excellence.
This role is remote, but candidate MUST be local to the Ashburn, VA area and willing to come on-site as needed.
Job Responsibilities
- Implement SAIC policies and procedures to ensure proper contract set-up.
- Function as a liaison with Program Manager providing rate and budget information, and utilization and chargeability metrics.
- Pricing, modeling, and managing T&M and FFP contracts including margin analysis and risk assessment.
- Facilitate internal and program control processes.
- Assist in the accurate development of the EAC and ETC, balance sheet analysis, and invoice generation; understand and can explain variation regarding monthly actuals.
- Analyze key metrics, support monthly financial reviews, engage teams, and advise Project Management in decision-making.
- Function successfully with limited supervision.
- Independently plan, coordinate, organize, prioritize and manage workload while remaining cognizant of changing priorities and competing deadlines.
- Input, edit, retrieve, format, and transmit diverse reports and documents utilizing computer databases, spreadsheets, communications and other software packages with accuracy.
QualificationsRequired Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or accounting with 3 – 4 years of related experience.
- At least 3 years of experience supporting Time & Materials (T&M) and Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contracts or task orders, including creating, tracking, and reporting ETC/EAC performance metrics.
- At least 3 years of experience in financial analysis, project control, or program cost management within a federal, government contracting, or project-based environment.
- Minimum 1 year of experience reviewing and auditing travel expenses in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.
- Strong understanding of financial principles and methodologies, including budgeting, forecasti