DCSA Senior Business and Financial Specialist Support

Forge Group•Washington, DC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Forge is seeking a full-time Project Specialist / Senior Business and Financial Specialist assigned to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) in support of the Acquisition and Technology (AT) Directorate, providing advisory services on business operational processes and procedures. The candidate will assist in identifying and addressing gaps in AT's financial and budget processes and provide analytical assistance across the full budget formulation, execution, and close-out cycle. Support activities may include documenting existing workflows, recommending improvements to standardize processes, supporting the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and preparing draft policies and procedures for government review and approval. The role also involves supporting the creation of business case analyses, gap analyses, and strategic communications materials. The candidate will submit Weekly Activity Reports (WARs), upload documents, execute ad-hoc data pulls, and support program and project management for pre- and post-contract award activities. Additionally, the role requires supporting AT budget-related activities, compiling and managing program lifecycle documentation, generating portfolio/program/project assessment reports, summarizing progress, tracking issues, and aggregating management data. Other duties include performing PM support functions, supporting process management, assisting with the development of program-related documentation, and supporting AT governance activities such as Program Management Reviews and working groups. The role also involves business management and analytical functions for agency-level strategic functions, spearheading process improvement initiatives, and providing draft documentation like SOPs, Directives, and OWIs. Support will be provided to AT Trusted Agency Security Managers (TASM's) and Trusted Agents (TA's) for onboarding/offboarding contractor personnel, developing routine reports and metrics, and supporting the year-end close-out process. The candidate will also develop standardized templates and formats for AT governance review materials and support the development of governance training materials.

Requirements

Ability to think strategically, act tactically, and display strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Ability to build strong cross-group working relationships.
Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to thrive and succeed in an entrepreneurial environment and not be hindered by ambiguity or competing priorities.
US Citizen
A Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field; OR a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant financial analysis, budgeting, or accounting experience.
At least three (3) years of experience performing quantitative analysis of financial or programmatic data.
Ten (10) or more years of professional experience is expected at the Senior level.
Demonstrated experience with Federal budget formulation and execution, spending plans, and year-end close-out.
Experience with a Federal financial or acquisition management system of record (ABM, DAI, PRISM, or comparable).
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and large-dataset reconciliation.
Superior time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
Competency in working autonomously.
Demonstrated competency in technical writing and business strategy.
Competency in Lean Six Sigma / SCRUM team leadership and/or DAWIA Program and Procurement Management, and in Project Management and/or Procurement methodologies.
Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and other applicable Federal regulations and Department of Defense policies.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Hold and maintain an active DoD SECRET security clearance based on a favorably adjudicated T3 or T3R investigation.
Be granted approval to obtain a DCSA physical access badge and access to DCSA information systems.
Complete all Government-mandated annual training, including Operational Security, Security Awareness, Subversion and Espionage, Ethics, and Prevention of Sexual Harassment.
Use a government or official company e-mail for all official U.S. government business.
Comply with 32 CFR Part 117.12 (NISPOM) security training and briefing requirements.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.
Regularly required to sit, talk, type, or hear.
Frequently required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience supporting DCSA, a DoD Agency, or an Intelligence Community customer.
Direct hands-on experience with the Acquisition and Budget Management (ABM) Tool.
Experience with the Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI).
Experience supporting Spend Under Management (SUM) classification efforts.
Experience preparing de-obligation and ULO reporting.
CDFM, CGFM, or CPA certification.
Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher).
A Top Secret clearance (T5/T5R) may be required for select positions.

Responsibilities

Assist in identifying and addressing gaps in AT's financial and budget processes.
Provide analytical assistance across the full budget formulation, execution, and close-out cycle.
Document existing workflows, recommend improvements to standardize processes, and support the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Prepare draft policies and procedures for government review and approval.
Support the creation of business case analyses, gap analyses, and strategic communications materials.
Submit Weekly Activity Reports (WARs) detailing ongoing and completed project status, tasks, technical status, problems and corrective actions, risks, government action required, and scheduled items.
Upload documents to sites and execute ad-hoc data pulls.
Support program and project management for pre-contract award and post-contract award activities.
Compile and manage program lifecycle documentation requested from various Agency action offices.
Generate comprehensive portfolio, program, and project assessment reports.
Summarize progress, track issues, and aggregate management data to support continuous reporting and respond to ad hoc information requests.
Perform a variety of PM support functions, including support in estimation and tracking of project costs, development and maintenance of work breakdown structures (WBS) and schedules.
Support process management for establishing baselines and monitoring, updating, and continuous refinement of processes, practices, templates, etc.
Assist the program office and project teams with the development of various specific and individual program-related documentation, including decision briefings/white papers.
Assist with AT governance activities such as supporting Program Management Reviews, other reviews, DCSA governance boards, and working groups.
Support business management and analytical functions for the development, sustainment, and implementation of agency-level strategic functions supporting short-term through long-term processes, analysis methodologies, and controls.
Spearhead process improvement initiatives and provide draft documentation including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Directives, and Organizational Work Instructions (OWIs).
Support AT Trusted Agency Security Managers (TASM's) and Trusted Agents (TA's) with onboarding and offboarding Contractor personnel processes.
Develop routine reports and metrics, including a Trusted Agent Tracker, Financial Management Tracker, and Master Contract List Tracker.
Support the year-end close-out process by reconciling all AT requirements in the Acquisition and Budget Management (ABM) Tool and preparing draft documentation for de-obligations or funding realignments.
Develop standardized templates and formats for AT governance review materials, including executive briefings, decision memoranda, and supporting analysis.
Support the development of governance training materials and conduct orientation sessions for new AT staff on governance processes.
Provide administrative and operational support to AT Trusted Agent Security Managers (TASMs) and Trusted Agents (TAs) to facilitate the seamless onboarding and offboarding of contractor personnel.
Maintain the AT Trusted Agent Tracker and deliver routine status reports and performance metrics.
Independently facilitate special projects, as required.

Benefits

Complete Flextime
401k With Employer Matching
Healthcare, Including Medical, Dental, and Vision
Health Savings Account (HSA) And Pre-Tax Premium Options
Supplementary healthcare and family support
Extended Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
Healthcare Insurance Deductible Paydown
Health and Wellness Programs
Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment, and Education & Training Stipends
Cell Phone / Internet Stipends
College Saving Plans with Employer Contributions
Alternative Work Locations and Tele-Commuting
Employee Referral Awards
Retention, Signing & Performance Bonuses
Commuter Benefits
Paid Sabbatical