Lead Finance Specialist - Project Control

Description

• Assist in the development of contract administration procedures in accordance with company policies and procedures, applicable laws and regulations, customer requirements, and sound business judgment
• Prepare and negotiate complex contract/teaming agreement terms and conditions and provide associated risk mitigation opportunities and recommendations.
• Complete hands-on order entry of incoming contract documents into the designated ERP system
• Drive all contract negotiations; ensuring all resultant customer agreements minimize GRC risk - Help identify, develop and deploy key metrics to drive the contracts organization to higher levels of overall performance
• Actively support Project Teams, working closely with Business Development, Finance, and other functional and technical team members to thoroughly review solicitation terms and conditions and to develop a compliant proposal.
• Prepare Certifications and Representations on behalf of the company - Maintain records, spreadsheets, and other tracking documents as required to support: internal and external audits, manage contract-related data, and generate reports as required

Requirements

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required; we will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening
• Understands and has an appreciation of financial/analytical issues and profit and loss implications of contract actions
• Excellent teambuilding and situational leadership skills
• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to review contractual documents for sufficiency and risk
• Demonstrated ability to lead and negotiate complex cost-price and technical issues with customers
• Experience with government property administration
• Familiarity with both U.S. Government and commercial contracts - US citizenship required
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and CAS; experience with the Department of Energy and/or National Lab
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and CAS; experience with the Department of Energy and/or National Labs is desirable
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple shifting priorities and deliver quality results under deadlines
• Business skills and credibility to advise and influence leadership team - Creative and innovative problem solving skills
• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 4 years business experience or Associate’s Degree with a minimum of 8 years of business experience
• ERP knowledge desirable, prior use of Oracle project accounting
• Strength in analytical skills; comfortable reviewing and analyzing cost and pricing details
• Extensive organizational and time management skills; must be able to multi-task with a high degree of accuracy and detail in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
• Outstanding communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to successfully interact at all levels of a matrix organization; ability to develop relationships within all levels of the organization

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance