Management Analyst

ADEPT Force Group Incorporated • Alexandria, VA

31d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Management Analyst serves as a principal analyst to the Director of Audit Readiness Cell under the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Plans, Programs and Resources (DASA(PPR)) on all business matters pertaining to the development and execution of Audit Readiness. Must possess a broad-based knowledge of acquisition management rules, regulations, and laws sufficient to perform assigned duties. Successful job performance demands comprehensive and detailed knowledge of all aspects of the Army and Department of Defense Acquisition Policies and Processes. Activities include planning, programming, budgeting, scheduling, financial management execution, contracting oversight, cost/risk analyses, and engineering oversight.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Knowledge of work classifications and the regulatory and statutory restrictions on the expenditure of appropriated and non-appropriated funds
• Knowledge of program planning and budgeting cycles and the ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, and procedures
• Ability to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and time constraints
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Word), SharePoint, and Teams
• Must possess and maintain a Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

• Level III certification in Acquisition Career Field (Program Management) is preferred
• Experience working in a DoD, Army, or federal environment preferred
• 1+ years specialized experience in following areas preferred
• Served as the liaison for all financial statement auditor requests to ASA ALT and facilitates complete, accurate and timely responses
• Developed business processes maps and narratives for existing processes identifying that all necessary key internal controls are in place and / or presents corrective action/ milestones plans to eliminate identified control gaps/ deficiencies
• Capability to analyze business processes to identify and evaluate key controls and recommend improvements
• Communicating clearly and effectively at all levels, through different mediums in person, e-mail, VTC, (e.g.)

Responsibilities

• Oversee the integration of cross-functional activities to develop and manage program metrics, including funding, procurement oversight, testing, cost, schedule, performance, engineering oversight, and strategic planning
• Analyze evaluation and testing results and apply industry best practices to establish, improve, and maintain financial management processes that support audit readiness requirements
• Direct the development, maintenance, and publication of corrective action plans to address internal control deficiencies and ensure compliance with audit readiness standards
• Lead the creation and maintenance of process flow documentation detailing financial management processes, responsibilities, and funding variations across assessable units
• Provide technical leadership in developing workforce training improvement plans, establishing milestones and timelines based on evaluation results and updated financial management processes
• Plan, organize, and oversee internal reviews, providing technical and professional guidance to review teams to ensure successful execution
• Assume overall responsibility for review activities, ensuring review programs achieve established objectives and comply with applicable requirements
• Determine review scope and requirements, including coordinating efforts across organizational boundaries when necessary
• Engage regularly with General Officers, Senior Executive Service (SES) personnel, and other senior leaders to present findings, explain methodologies, and secure approval of review programs and recommendations
• Define goals, objectives, and performance expectations for review programs and team members
• Monitor and evaluate team progress toward objectives, recommending and implementing corrective actions as needed
• Develop, implement, and oversee policies and procedures related to internal review and audit readiness programs
• Interpret and communicate policies, procedures, and program requirements to stakeholders, including external audit readiness organizations and senior government officials
• Serve as a liaison with Army audit readiness agencies, federal government organizations, and senior command leadership
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned in support of organizational goals and mission requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior