Business Consultant (BFEM)

Location: Washington,District of Columbia,United States

NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES U.S. CITIZENSHIP.

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We are seeking a dedicated Business Consultant to support our Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the functional design, implementation, and ongoing support of a federal budget formulation and execution solution for the agency’s Office of Budget. Working closely under the SME’s guidance and collaborating with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR)/Program Manager, you will help ensure project success through your expertise in federal budget processes, BFEM Budget Formulation module, and Office 365/Power Platform solutions—driving effective change management and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the SME in understanding the Office of Budget’s strategic IT and budget formulation objectives, including priorities, dependencies, and interdepartmental interactions.  
• Gather, analyze, and document detailed business requirements for budget formulation and execution workflows.  
• Map functional requirements to the BFEM Budget Formulation module and recommend configuration or customization strategies to meet agency needs.  
• Collaborate with functional department leads to identify process changes required for system implementation and develop effective change management strategies.  
• Support testing activities by analyzing test results, identifying issues, and preparing clear, concise summary reports.  
• Monitor project tasks, track progress against established standards, and prepare activity and progress reports.  
• Proactively identify project risks and collaborate with the SME to develop mitigation strategies.  
• Develop user documentation and training materials; assist in conducting end-user training and knowledge transfer sessions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management and federal budget formulation processes.
• In-depth knowledge of, and hands-on experience with, the BFEM Budget Formulation and Execution Manager (BFEM), especially the Budget Formulation module.
• Proven experience leveraging Office 365, SharePoint, and developing solutions within the Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).
• Strong understanding of federal organizational structures and the cultural aspects of implementing business process changes across diverse teams.
• Experience leading change management initiatives at the department level within the federal government.
• Demonstrated success in implementing automated, department-wide management systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Ability to develop clear user documentation and training materials for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Position will require a Public Trust background investigation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven success in automating complex federal budgeting processes end-to-end.
• Proficiency in building solutions with BFEM and the Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).
• Experience consulting on and leading large-scale federal IT projects.

About Us

Ascella Technologies, Inc. (Ascella) is a minority-owned, Small Business that was founded in 2002 with the mission to deliver value-added services and technology-based solutions that generate real results for Federal agencies. Since our founding, Ascella has provided a wide range of financial management, accounting, system, data analytics, optimization, Agile, and IT support services to various Federal agencies. Ascella is continuously growing and looking for team members that can help us continue to deliver value-added technology-based solutions. Ascella’s continued success is a reflection of our passion for people.  We hire individuals with valuable experiences, and we strive to place people in roles that let them fully utilize their talents and flourish.  With Ascella, “Your Success is Our Commitment”.

What makes Ascella employees great

• At Ascella, we celebrate innovative thinkers who are empowered to share their ideas and tackle real business challenges. Your creativity will not only be welcomed but also essential in shaping our processes and solutions.
• We are passionate about lifelong learning, fostering a culture that prioritizes professional development and personal growth. Here, you’ll collaborate with a talented team that su