Budget Analyst and Acquisition Specialist

MELE Associates•Fort Belvoir, VA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

MELE is seeking a qualified Budget Analyst with Acquisition experience to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Research and Development (RD) Chemical Biological Technologies Department (CB) Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) contract supporting the DTRA CB Department, Medical Division (CBM) Diagnostics Team. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assist with developing and tracking budgets and spend plans for a wide-ranging portfolio across multiple fiscal years; Assist with tracking project expenditures, supporting the development of funding award documentation and development/maintenance of program review materials; Provide technical and logistical support to the client and be prepared to provide insight for internal taskers; Provide assistance with acquisition /contracting strategy for CB projects and programs; Assist with planning, coordinating and executing stakeholder meetings and tracking project deliverables; Assist with contributing input for budget execution reviews, internal and OSD/PAIO, and monthly JICAP comments as well as mid-year and end-of-year comments. Assist with managing and developing the PPBE (planning, programming, budgeting, and execution) process as well as developing budget/program briefs. Assist and Coordinate with Government Science and Technology Managers (STM’s) in the competitive award process and liaison with Government Financial Analysts and Contracting Officers to make awards in a timely manner while adhering to Federal Acquisition Regulations, DoD Acquisition Directives and DTRA specific Acquisition Directives.

Requirements

Minimum DoD Secret Clearance
Bachelor of Science plus five to fifteen years of relevant experience or MS/MBA plus three to ten years of relevant experience
Detail-oriented, self-starter with excellent communication and time management skills
Excellent communication skills for interface with customers and with team members
Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams within RD-CB to achieve the goals of the Department, Division, and Team.
Knowledge of contracting procedures
Strong Excel, database, pivot table, and PowerPoint abilities.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the DoD Chemical and Biological Defense Program (CBDP) and DoD acquisition policies
Knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations and processes, including the “Animal Rule”
Knowledge of the DoD acquisition policies
DAWIA Level II Certification or equivalent
PMP Certification
Science background is a plus, but acquisition and budgeting are more important

Responsibilities

Assist with developing and tracking budgets and spend plans for a wide-ranging portfolio across multiple fiscal years
Assist with tracking project expenditures, supporting the development of funding award documentation and development/maintenance of program review materials
Provide technical and logistical support to the client and be prepared to provide insight for internal taskers
Provide assistance with acquisition /contracting strategy for CB projects and programs
Assist with planning, coordinating and executing stakeholder meetings and tracking project deliverables
Assist with contributing input for budget execution reviews, internal and OSD/PAIO, and monthly JICAP comments as well as mid-year and end-of-year comments.
Assist with managing and developing the PPBE (planning, programming, budgeting, and execution) process as well as developing budget/program briefs.
Assist and Coordinate with Government Science and Technology Managers (STM’s) in the competitive award process and liaison with Government Financial Analysts and Contracting Officers to make awards in a timely manner while adhering to Federal Acquisition Regulations, DoD Acquisition Directives and DTRA specific Acquisition Directives.