Financial Specialist - Team Lead

Knowledge Management, Inc.•Washington, DC

10d•$116,000 - $146,000•Onsite

About The Position

Knowledge Management, Inc. (KMI) is seeking a Financial Specialist - Team Lead to support the financial-management program of a federal law enforcement customer. The role analyzes obligations and expenditures, supports budget planning and internal controls, reviews procurements and invoices, reconciles financial activity, and provides senior leadership with accurate financial reporting and advice. The position is anticipated to support a multi-year federal contract, subject to contract award and Government approval. It is based in the National Capital Region (NCR), primarily on-site in a secure federal environment. The anticipated start is in 2027, contingent upon contract award and Government approval. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) clearance. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Working knowledge of federal Appropriations Law.
Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).
Working knowledge of the Federal Government budget process.
Working knowledge of the Anti-Deficiency Act.
Experience with federal financial management, obligations, expenditures, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting.
Experience reviewing invoices and resolving vendor or billing issues.
Strong analytical and communication skills, including the ability to advise senior leadership.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with UFMS, IPP, or comparable federal financial-management and invoice-processing systems.
Experience supporting federal law enforcement or DOJ financial operations.
Experience with complex procurements, internal-control reviews, and open-obligation audits.

Responsibilities

Analyze obligations and expenditures for compliance with applicable statutes, regulations, policies, and appropriations requirements.
Provide guidance on financial planning, funding management, and complex procurement matters.
Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analyses for senior leadership.
Oversee reconciliation of fleet, purchase-card, and travel-card activity.
Conduct audits of accounts and vendor files to verify internal controls.
Conduct quarterly open-obligation reviews and validate financial requirements.
Review and verify monthly invoices, resolve billing issues, and support electronic invoice processing.
Review obligations and financial transactions in federal financial-management systems.
Coordinate with financial, procurement, and information-technology organizations.
Prepare financial status reports and ensure accruals, obligations, and supporting documentation are accurate.