Senior Procurement & Finance Engineering Operations Lead Job Listing at SAIC in Chantilly, VA (Job ID 2611270)

Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Procurement & Finance Engineering Operations Lead to oversee procurement and financial operations, ensuring accurate purchasing workflows, strong financial controls, and consistent reporting. The position is located in Chantilly, VA and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to be considered.

This role manages vendor relationships, contract tracking, asset renewals, and financial transaction processing (including cash and crypto where applicable). The position supports leadership with timely reporting, proactive issue identification, and detailed documentation to ensure transparency, compliance, and continuity. This position requires engineering experience tp examine the broader picture to determine other potential solutions for requirements and future program needs. An ability to see the full picture and bring Solution Architecture/Supply Chain Engineering experience to offer unique solutions to problem sets with mission insight.

Core Responsibilities include:

Manage end-to-end procurement processes, escalating as needed: Oversee supplier selection, negotiations, purchase orders, and contract administration. Assess urgency and impact of procurement needs and escalate complex or high‑risk items as appropriate. 
 

Oversee financial operations for cash and crypto transactions: Ensure accurate processing, reconciliation, and documentation for all financial transactions while maintaining compliance with reporting and control requirements.

Document and publish procurement, finance, and asset tracking procedures: Maintain SOPs, purchasing guidelines, renewal calendars, and financial tracking templates to support consistency and reduce operational risk.

Coordinate contract renewals and vendor management: Track contract terms, renewal cycles, and vendor obligations to ensure timely renewals and uninterrupted service delivery. Demonstrated experience working with vendors on system troubleshooting.

Monitor spending trends and implement operational improvements: Review spend patterns, identify cost‑saving opportunities, highlight variances, and drive improvements that enhance procurement efficiency and financial visibility.

Evaluate Alternatives and Solutions: Assess alternatives for new technology and engineering solutions, conduct analysis of alternatives, and recommend solution based on requirements, solution adoption timeline, and total cost.
 

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelors and 10 years or more of related experience; Masters and 8 years or more experience ; PhD or JD and 5 years or more experience. 
• Minimum of 10 years in procurement, finance operations, vendor management, or related functions. 
• Minimum 10 years in system engineering, with experience as Solutions Architect or Supply Chain Engineer.
• Broad procurement and financial operations knowledge: Demonstrated experience in procurement execution, vendor management, financial controls, and maintaining accurate compliance‑ready records.
• Familiarity with tracking tools and enterprise platforms: Proficiency with Excel, SharePoint, and contract repositories for managing purchasing, vendor documentation, assets, and renewals.
• Strong communication and reporting skills: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities with a demonstrated capacity for concise reporting and collaboration.