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Job Description
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Support VA customers by developing and executing an annual Budget Operating Plan (BOP) for their Product Line, to include multi-year planning estimates and an acquisition strategy for procuring IT products and services within the obligated funding amounts
Coordinate the MYP activities including preparation of sub-project justification forms and budget narratives
Provide day-to-day tracking of execution year funding
Monitor development and sustainment funding and track executions status throughout the fiscal year (FY)
Prepare unfunded requirements (UFR) documentation including acquisition plans and timelines, funds required, and impacts if not funded; lead all efforts to secure funding for UFRs or develop alternative
Develop and update budget execution artifacts
Provide Earned Value Management (EVM) reports if applicable
Serve as the change control coordinator by supporting collaboration among the various product lines with regards to change request tracking; prepare inputs to Change Requests (CR) including justifications and coordinate review and approval
Provide acquisition support services throughout all phases of the contracting life cycle, including preparation of procurement documents package and advisory support in preparation of artifacts such as Statement of Objectives, Performance Work Statements, and cost estimates.
Execute market research activities necessary to collect and analyze information about capabilities within the market to satisfy Product Line procurement needs and advise VA customers on findings
Prepare, submit, and validate budget status reports and monthly “actuals” for inclusion in the monthly OMB IT Dashboard submission
Develop responses to budget and acquisition related data calls reporting requirements, and status reports such as status report of acquisitions and progress towards contract awards, status of funding obligations.
Prepare and review, in coordination with the VA customer, the projects budget and financial reports and budget execution schedules, including Mid- and end-of-year reviews and projected spend plans
Facilitate Weekly Acquisition/Budget meetings in areas including status of acquisitions and budget for all four quarters of the Fiscal Year, Unfunded Requirements (UFR), and emerging issues or blockers to budget and acquisition task
Proactively strategize and promote efficiencies across Projects and Product Line
Provide input to create standardized tools, templates, budget, and acquisition trackers to facilitate budget data responses to facilitate coverage other projects and PLs
Facilitate executive-level virtual meetings; prepare meeting agenda, capture meeting minutes, and track outcomes and action items
Work proactively and independently to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices
Effectively create and maintain database tables, queries, and procedures, as required
Plan, monitor, and control relevant tasks outlined in the contract and statement of work
Maintain knowledge of Federal budget rules and regulations
Function as part of an integrated team sharing products, best practices, and information across the portfolio
Required Skills & Experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with brevity and clarity
Federal employment or consulting experience
Financial-related experience
Familiarity with the Federal budget regulations and annual development cycle
Professional Certification(s): N/A Either Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM))
Formal Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Management Information Systems, or another applicable field
Years of Professional Experience:
5 years with degree
13 without degree
Desired Skills & Experience
Experience working as a contractor or an employee for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Experience with Rational Tools, Jira, GitHub, or other applicable agile testing tools
Ability to work under pressure, coordinate multiple assignments at once, and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
High attention to detail
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to grasp complex technologies easily, learn new information quickly, and adapt to changing job requirements
Physical Requirements
Ability to work productively, conduct professional business, and be available during normal business hours in a fully remote work environment
Required to travel at personal expense to nearest VA facility to get fingerprinted and obtain a PIV badge
Ability to clear a Moderate Risk Background Investigation