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Summary: This position is to assist in the design of reporting processes to enhance the analysis and correction of budget related issues, assist with administering the JPM CBRN P’s complex annual budget, which includes receiving, processing, and reviewing coding on financial requisitions, interacting with Cost Centers, and tracking and monitoring approved amendments to operating and program budgets. Effectively use and operate the automated financial systems and provide reports on request. Work is located at Stafford, VA. On-site

Job Description

• Assist in the design of reporting processes to enhance the analysis and correction of budget related issues.
• Review coding on funding requisitions and ensure budget exists to support expense.
• Interact with Cost Centers regarding the “Budget transfer” process.
• Track and monitor all approved amendments to the approved annual operating and program budgets.
• Provide support for the monthly and year-end close out.
• Work collaboratively with staff in analysis of departmental revenue, expenses and other financials.
• Assist with the preparation and analysis of the annual operating budget, revenue and expenses.
• Provide recommendations and assist with drafting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Assist with the assessment of the organization’s current audit readiness and provide strategic recommendations
• Assist with gathering sample audit documentation and providing it to the client
• Learn to use and operate automated financial systems (e.g., Comprehensive Cost and Requirement System (CCaRS), General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS), Joint Integrated CBRND Analytic Platform (JICAP), Procurement and Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (P&R) Budget Forms, Defense Travel System (DTS), Excel, etc.) to generate purchase requests and allocate funding to appropriate performers.
• Assist with reviews, updates, and maintaining the financial data necessary to track current and prior year acquisition program funding portfolios and monthly Obligation & Outlay (O&O) spend plans for all programs of record within the appropriate financial system.
• Compile templates required to track program financial data and documentation
• Assist in the annual cost planning process and year-end reconciliation of operating expenditures.
• Assist in the conversion of the budget processes to a more efficient and automated environment.
• Provide support to Cost Centers with current financial information and any questions regarding budgets.
• Review budgets to monthly, quarterly and annual actual reports to monitor expenditure.
• Collect and analyze data, record results and make recommendations for cost savings.
• Create and maintain documentation files to support operating budget information
• Provide timely explanation and analytics of variances between actual results and forecasts/budgets.
• Assist in the production of monthly and quarterly performance measurement reports.
• Assist with in-depth financial analyses of programmatic impacts resulting from proposed technical changes to systems, equipment, and components
• Assist with identifying program Continuing Resolution Authority (CRA) requirements.
• Assist in the development of the Program Objective Memorandum (POM) and budget year documentation
• Attend financial working group sessions to maintain awareness of DOD fiscal policy
• Update and maintain program P&R forms and Budget Estimate Submission (BES) semi-annually
• Work in conjunction with other budget/financial analysts
• Assist with developing contract requirements, modification packages, and awards
• Assist with preparation of responses to taskers.
• Coordinate various ongoing and annual special projects including but not limited to internal and external audits.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the DOD Instruction (DODI) 5000.1 acquisition Planning, Programming, Budget and Execution (PPBE) processes and execution of funding, including appropriations associated with an acquisition program (i.e., RDT&E; Procurement (PROC); and Operations and Maintenance (O&M)).
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of Department of the Army (DA) audit requirements and have experience assisting in the response to audit testing and drafting standard operating procedures to institutionalize a climate of audit readiness.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g., spreadsheets, word processing, graphics, database management, communication packages, etc.), to include recent work in a DOD-relevant ERP financial system, such as GFEBS.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical problem solving, leadership, and presentation skills.
• Possess the ability to handle multiple, high priority projects with a keen attention-to detail; meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Secret Clearance
• (8) years of experience performing a full range of budget functions, applying an expert knowledge of financial management and program principles (i.e., policies, procedures, concepts, standards, terminology, and business
  operation systems) to execute assignments and projects in a DoD financial resource management office.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the DOD Instruction (DODI) 5000.1 acquisition Planning, Programming, Budget and Execution (PPBE) processes and execution of funding, including appropriations associated with an acquisition program (i.e., RDT&E; Procurement (PROC); and Operations and Maintenance (O&M)).
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of Department of the Army (DA) audit requirements and have experience assisting in the response to audit testing and drafting standard operating procedures to institutionalize a climate of audit readiness.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g., spreadsheets, word processing, graphics, database management, communication packages, etc.), to include recent work in a DOD-relevant ERP financial system, such as GFEBS.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical problem solving, leadership, and presentation skills.
• Possess the ability to handle multiple, high priority projects with a keen attention-to detail; meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

*This Position is Contingent Upon Award.

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.