Sr Financial Management/Budget Execution Support Specialist (Secret) - DODP11

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

 

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

 

Why Join QinetiQ US?

 

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

Qinetiq US is looking for a Sr. Financial Management/Budget Execution Support Specialist. The selected candidate will provide comprehensive Financial Management and Budget Execution support to the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (OUSD) for Research and Engineering (R&E).  An ideal candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of the DoD financial systems infrastructure and procedures throughout all phases of the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) system.  Candidates shall provide support with all phases of the PPBE process, meeting all OSD mandated timelines for submission of PPBE related documents.  Specific roles and responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

Responsibilities

• Assisting R&E in developing the Program Objectives Memorandum and Budget Estimate Submission for R&E, to include managing the internal R&E budget reviews, managing R&E change/budget proposals, managing and reviewing budget submission entries in Excel and the applicable databases, and developing and reviewing detailed budget justification material (R-Forms, P-Forms, etc.
• Preparing analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness of programs and operations, and analyze financial and budgetary trends.
• Preparing documents and briefings for review and use by DoD senior leadership.
• Reviewing statement of work and required funding documentation for approved R&E projects.
• Monitoring and supporting DoD program execution, including submission of required documentation for release of funding; follow up on distribution of funding, monitoring of obligation and disbursement rates for funded projects, and documentation of annual expenditures.
• Assisting in preparation of required documentation to support the DoD PPBE process, to include but not limited to Research and Development Descriptive Summary (R1-R4), Program and Budget Issue Papers, and Support documentation for Program Decision Memorandum.
• Preparing and participating in Mid-Year reviews and other PPBE meetings as required.
• Assisting R&E in identifying baseline financial processes and designing target financial and business processes and procedures that, when implemented, can result in significant improvements in mission and cost effectiveness.
• Process financial and budgetary actions in the Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) system and other associated databases as required for the OUSD(R&E).
• Assist in preparing audit readiness preparing associated documentation.
• Execute and follow-up on all budgetary data calls

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business management, or finance is required.  At the discretion of the Government, a minimum of four (4) years of specialized experience including military budget experience may be substituted in lieu of specific educational requirements, in addition to the minimum experience listed above.
• Minimum of an active SECRET clearance is required; #qinetiqclearedjob
• Minimum of 10 years experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office to include MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Access and MS Excel is a prerequisite. 
• Strong written and oral communication skills are re