Foreign Affairs Financial Management Specialist

Job Family :

Operational Effectiveness

Travel Required : Up to 25%

Up to 25%

Clearance Required : Active Secret

Active Secret

What You Will Do :

The Foreign Affairs Financial Management Specialist leads the execution of the following actions / activities :

Works closely with program staff and U.S. government on the tasks below

Track multi-million dollar accounts across fiscal years for all ongoing and potential new programs

Collect and analyze financial data on all projects, including project and program cost, progress, and timelines

Track appropriations and allocations, identify unliquidated obligations, reconcile funding records, and identify challenges and program constraints

Review invoices from implementers to check for accuracy and completeness

Coordinate with financial implementers across the interagency to produce monthly financial reports

Advise office leadership, program managers, and staff on the current financial status of all programs

Provide technical support and assistance for the financial management of the office to include drafting memos and using financial databases.

Working with program office staff, candidate is responsible for financial reconciliation, invoicing, and deliverables for all obligations of active and closed out contracts and Interagency Agreements for programs

Support government staff with contract administration needs

Coordinate with all country project implementing partners at State and DoD as needed to determine best approach for managing financial data

Support the development of presentations of data results and findings from data collection activities and evaluations as required

Coordinate with DoD stakeholders to determine the most efficient way of managing and reporting on funds executed by DoD

Apply knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, and practices to ensure adherence and address concerns or problems by developing rapport with colleagues, leadership officials, and outside agency personnel

Once per quarter, provide a Financial Management Brief on program funding, to include unliquidated obligations (on contracts, grants, and interagency agreements), appropriated funds pending congressional notification, planned obligations, and reclassification of funds

Provide a weekly written update on work accomplished and on issues related to the assigned portfolio

Prepare charts, graphs, maps, and other high-quality professional analytical and presentation products for the Division

What You Will Need :

An ACTIVE and CURRENT SECRET security clearance

Bachelor's degree

SEVEN (7) years of experience in financial management of large, complex funding sources

Ability to be onsite in Washington DC (Foggy Bottom area) 2-3 days / week

What Would Be Nice To Have :

Experience managing foreign assistance funding

Experience with US government financial systems

Experience with monitoring allotments, obligations, and expenditures and executing financial reports

Understanding of the Department of Defense's security cooperation process

What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include :

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental / Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend