This role provides programatic, finance, budget and strategic communications support in the DHS Science and Technology Directorate, as part of a multidisciplinary team of high-performance professionals supporting the client's most vexing technical and technological challenges, and developing solutions to counter current, emerging, and future homeland security threats. Specifically, the selected candidates will support S&T on programs including, but not limited to: CBRNE risk assessment, chemical... more details
Program Financial Analyst, CBRN
Posted Date16 hours ago(5/16/2024 4:04 PM)
Requisition #
23354
Security Clearance
Interim Secret
Employment Type
Full Time
Portal Location : Location
US-DC-Washington
Company
Noblis ESI
Responsibilities
This role provides programatic, finance, budget and strategic communications support in the DHS Science and Technology Directorate, as part of a multidisciplinary team of high-performance professionals supporting the client's most vexing technical and technological challenges, and developing solutions to counter current, emerging, and future homeland security threats. Specifically, the selected candidates will support S&T on programs including, but not limited to: CBRNE risk assessment, chemical and biological hazard assessment and knowledge management. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, operate well in a matrixed environment, be able to learn, digest, and provide technical guidance o, and be able to distill and communicate complex technical concepts to enable nontechnical managers to make informed decisions.
The responsibilities of the team member may include:
Provide preparation and analysis of budget and financial data and preparation of pertinent briefing materials, analysis and entry of financial data, preparation of business resources and financial reports, and business and programmatic support.
Provide verification and assessment of budget and financial data, evaluation of compliance with applicable policies and procedures, and support for independent business and financial analysis and reviews.
Develop responses to annual data and budget requests including Congressional requests
Contribute to budget strategy and develop and maintain financial spreadsheets and databases, including budgets and spend plans.
Monitor and track funding, obligations and schedules; utilize financial databases and reports; provide financial analysis and presentations; support cost proposals and document financial processes. This includes monthly collection and analysis of technical and cost reports from funded contracts.
Consult client on adjustments to the overall budget in response to budget cuts and shortfalls, opportunities for unplanned funds, and mitigation strategies for schedule changes affecting finances.
Gather and consolidate project related financial data from multiple DHS systems (STATS, SharePoint, etc.).
Interact with and maintain rapport with other DHS entities, including the Finance and Budget Division (FBD) and Office of Procurement Operations (OPO).
Provide professional/technical services in support of acquisition planning through solicitation, award, performance, final payment, and preparation for close-out for the full range of contractual instruments used by Government.
Advise, develop, and review procurement requests (PRs), contract, and other acquisition packages, including Acquisition Plans (APs), Acquisition Strategies (AS), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), Justification and Approvals (J&As), Determination and Finding (D&F), etc., ensuring adequacy, consistency, and compliance with administrative, regulatory, and procedural requirements.
Provide professional/technical services in support of acquisition planning through solicitation, award, performance, final payment, and preparation for close-out for the full range of contractual instruments used by Government.
Provide professional/technical services in support of acquisition planning through solicitation, award, performance, final payment, and preparation for close-out for the full range of contractual instruments used by Government.
While the primary responsibilities for this role are budgetary, there is the opportunity to also support the technical teams and thus interest in, and familiarity with the following responsibilities are also
Evaluating the feasibility of technical approaches to problems,
Developing and evaluating scientific capability development strategies,
Monitoring chemical and biological program and technical performance against goals,
Developing scientific program status reports, PowerPoint briefings, and read-ahead materials,
Developing, monitoring, and maintaining a central repository of chem/bio scientific and technical program information (e.g. reports, requirements, etc.),
Organizing, coordinating, and participating in meetings, discussions, and seminars on biological and chemical threat and detection technology topics,
Communicating the impact of scientific findings to technical and non-technical audiences as needed.
Contribute to project management and oversight of programs, projects, and activities by managing scope, schedule, and budget and interacting with stakeholders internal and external to S&T.
These roles may require non-local travel (limited- 2x/year), and some DC metro area local travel.
Required Qualifications
Required minimum skills and knowledge:
BA/BA + 5 years relevant experience OR MA/MS + 3 years relevant experience
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Applicants selected must be eligible to receive DHS Suitability
Demonstrated experience or ability to perform the management of procurement operations and/or the strategic management of research and development programs and/or budget
Desired Qualifications
Desired skills and knowledge:
Demonstrated strong technical writing skills, targeting both technical and non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated experience writing concise and clear copy according to established standards.
Experience providing direct or consultant support to major programs or offices which require varying types of strategic and local communications.
Strong interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships.
Strong project management skills.
Experience and proficiency working with Microsoft Office (Word, Project, Excel and PowerPoint) and collaboration sites (Microsoft SharePoint).
Excellent communication, written, and organizational skills.
Ability to work on multiple projects which includes prioritizing, tracking, attention to detail, follow-up and follow-through to project completion.
Flexibility/Adaptability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Experience providing consistent and clear communication with program managers and leadership.
Experience developing communications materials for publication, internet, strategic initiatives, user manuals, training materials, installation guides, functional system descriptions, special reports, white papers, reports, etc.
Experience with stakeholder engagement and management.
Candidates with DHS Suitability are strongly preferred
Overview
Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us
Why work at a Noblis company?
Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.
Salary Range Explanation
At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.
Salary at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, and clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and are based on full time status. Part time staff receive a prorated salary based on regularly scheduled hours. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represents the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements), and is just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package for employees.
Posted Salary Range
USD $74,500.00 - USD $130,400.00 /Yr.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact employee-relations@noblis.org.
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