Nuclear Budget Analyst

Job ID: 2614125

Location

Arlington, VA, US

Date Posted

2026-06-30

Category

Defense/Intel

Subcategory

Policy Analyst

Schedule

Full-Time

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required

Top_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

TS/SCI

Potential for Remote Work

ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC has an immediate opening for an experienced Senior Analyst - Nuclear Budget and Policy to provide mission-critical expertise to the Headquarters Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration. This role will provide financial planning, programmatic support, and policy analysis for the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communication (NC3) Division (AF/A10XN). The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with significant experience in the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process, NC3 portfolio management, and Department of War (DoW) financial administration. Work will be performed onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive financial exhibits and program status reports to support the effective management of NC3 portfolios, ensuring alignment with mission priorities and funding directives.
• Draft budget justifications and advocacy materials for use in internal programming, the Budget Program Objective Memorandum (POM) cycle, and congressional budget reviews to secure resources for NC3 programs.
• Conduct detailed program and budget analysis throughout all phases of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process. Deliver recommendations to optimize funding allocation and strategic outcomes.
• Coordinate organizational input across Headquarters Air Force (HAF), Combatant Commands, Joint Staff, and other relevant stakeholders, facilitating clear communication and achieving unified results in budget and policy decisions.
• Lead the development and delivery...