Program Acquisition Budget Analyst

SAIC - Fort Belvoir, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Belvoir, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

SAIC is seeking a Program Acquisition Budget Analyst to provide dedicated Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) support to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, specifically within the Nuclear Enterprise Support Directorate, Mission Assurance Division. This role is critical in offering program planning and execution advice, as well as administrative support to the Balanced Survivability Assessment (BSA) Program. The position is based onsite at Fort Belvoir, VA, where the analyst will oversee and manage the operational aspects of ongoing projects, acting as a liaison between government project management and planning, and project execution. The Program Analyst will be responsible for reviewing the status of projects and budgets, managing schedules, and preparing status reports. They will assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Additionally, the analyst will develop mechanisms for monitoring project progress and will intervene and problem-solve with project managers, line managers, and clients as necessary. Ensuring that project requirements and responsibilities are accomplished is a key aspect of this role, which includes defining and implementing project planning techniques to provide visibility into project execution. Key duties include developing and coordinating Spend Plans, assisting in drafting procurement documentation such as Statements of Work and Contract Data Requirements Lists, and providing financial monitoring, oversight, and reporting. The analyst will also assist Program Managers and Contracting Officer Representatives with annual closeout procedures, execute day-to-day coordination with the assigned government Contracting financial analyst, and prepare briefs for senior leaders. The role requires attendance at senior-level meetings and operational sync meetings, as well as assisting in the management and reporting of Mission Assurance Programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate Spend Plans.
• Provide assistance/expertise in drafting procurement documentation (e.g., Statements of Work/Performance Work Standards, Contract Data Requirements Lists, CLINS, etc.).
• Assist in financial monitoring, oversight, and reporting (e.g., personnel travel; tracking commitments, obligations and expenditures; contractor cost data, burn rates, trends, shortfalls, etc.).
• Assist/advise the Program Managers (PM) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) with annual closeout procedures.
• Execute day-to-day coordination with the assigned government Contracting financial analyst to provide accurate accounting of expenditures, obligations, unliquidated obligations, and real-time financial data.
• Prepare briefs to senior leaders as required.
• Address requests for information from agencies/offices internal and external to DTRA.
• Attend Mission Assurance senior level meetings and other operational sync meetings.
• Assist in management and reporting of MA Programs.
• Assist in gathering data and answering EIS taskers as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and six (6) years of experience; Master's Degree and four (4) years of experience.
• Two or more years experience working in DoD programs.
• Detailed financial background with understanding of DoD Financing and programs with significant funding flows.
• Accounting and budgeting background.
• Ability to track spend plan actions across divisions.
• In-depth knowledge and expertise with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to develop and maintain large, complex spreadsheets.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, preferably including Microsoft Project.
• Strong financial skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of Government contracting processes and practices.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, team player.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Extensive knowledge of military operations and familiarity with strategic planning and joint operations with major Command staff activities.
• Polished speaker capable of interacting with senior Government leadership and preparing papers, reports, and briefings.
• 3-10 years relevant experience with DoD programs.
• Prior experience with DTRA programs, specifically within DTRA Nuclear Enterprise.
• Understanding of J10MA assessment programs, preferably prior experience with mission assurance programs and/or assessments.
• Prior interactions with OSD, Joint Staff, CCMDs, Military Services, and other government agencies.
• Possesses military Staff/War College training, strong writing and briefing skills, and coaching and leading skills.