Security Assistance Financial Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description – Security Assistance Financial Analyst

Integrated Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over 100 countries and implemented over 300 projects. IBTCI serves government agencies, private sector companies, and several donor agencies. IBTCI specializes in monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) and institutional support across many areas and sectors including, but not limited to, conflict and crisis, democracy and governance, agriculture, economic growth, food security, education, environment, and global health.

Assignment Title: Security Assistance Financial Analyst

Department/Location: Washington, DC

Technical Point of Contact: Project Director

Type: Full-time

Classification: Exempt

Required Security Clearance: U.S. Citizenship. Active Secret-level clearance. A Secret security clearance is required for this position; however, the individual may begin work with an interim Secret security clearance.

Overview: IBTCI has been awarded a task order by the U.S. Department of State (DOS)/Office of Security Assistance (PM/SA) for global security oversight. To support this task order, IBTCI is seeking a Security Assistance Financial Analyst to support the Office of Security Assistance (PM/SA). PM/SA oversees U.S. foreign assistance programs aimed at building partner military capacity to advance U.S. foreign policy. The Office currently manages three security assistance accounts: Foreign Military Financing (FMF), International Military Education and Training (IMET), and the National Security Engagement Account (NSEA) (formerly Peacekeeping Operations (PKO)). Additionally, the Office provides concurrence authority for the U.S. Department of War (DOW)’s security assistance programs under U.S.C. Title 10 (“Title 10 programs”). The PM Bureau’s need to provide consistent oversight of U.S. security assistance programs is vital. In a context of scarce resources, the need to demonstrate clear alignment with U.S. Foreign policy through effective program management is paramount.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as the main point of contact for financial systems matters for PM/SA.
• Assist the CORs/GORs in the preparation and administration of a program’s financial milestones throughout the grant and contract lifecycle, including pre-award, award, post-award, and closeout activities.
• Draft funding requisitions requested and approved by the relevant regional program officer, Team Lead or Deputy Director.
• Prepare invoices and associated documents for COR review and approval.
• Assist the COR/GOR in developing and maintaining program budgets an associated cost-related spreadsheets.
• Support CORs /GORs to maintain and manage a centralized database of all PKO- procured items.
• Track obligated program funds that are available for other funding commitments.
• Maintain unliquidated obligations chart. Work with vendors to obtain final cost information and funding requirements. Determine available D&CP, ESF and PKO/NSEA funding for de-obligation and at the direction of COR and/or Deputy Director, submit requisitions to de-obligate prior year program funds.
• As needed, assist with developing Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs) by providing historical cost estimate data, as requested.
• Coordinate, input, and manage financial data in the Foreign Assistance Database (portal) and other systems that track related information.
• Develop and maintain centralized trackers of congressional notifications, allotments, apportionments, and other financial transaction documents.
• Provide Financial updates to staff, as requested.
• Attend meetings regarding programs, contracts and grants, as requested.
• Travel is not anticipated except as it pertains to financial management reviews with DoW counterparts.

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Knowledge of current federal budget policies and regulations and the ability to apply them to the work environment.
• BA/BS from an accredited institution or experience related to the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties.
• Five (5) years of experience as a financial analyst.
• Three (3) years of experience with invoicing as necessary to assist in overseeing contract and grant vouchers for the U.S. Government.
• Three (3) years of experience with price analysis and cost accounting techniques and developing IGCEs with input from the program manager.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience working with the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of War.
• Experience with USG financial management systems such as State’s GFMS.

Required Security Clearance: U.S. Citizenship. Active Secret-level clearance. A Secret security clearance is required for this position; however, the individual may begin work with an interim Secret security clearance.

Work environment: This position will be based in Washington, DC. In some cases, remote work arrangements could be authorized.

Working Days and Hours: This position will be based in Washington, DC. Regular hours for the positions will be the regular hours for the Washington, DC metropolitan area, 8:15 am – 5:00 pm EST; however, positions may be permitted to work alternative work schedules (AWS) as needed and approved, while adhering to the PM Bureau’s core hours, currently 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, and in-person requirements for PM/SA. Working schedules must be approved and must comply with all applicable access and security requirements of the facility where the work is performed.

Physical Requirements: This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 20 lbs.

Supervisory Responsibility: This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Travel: Occasional travel may be required.

Work Authorization:

Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Pay Transparency Statement: We are dedicated to ensuring a thoughtful, compliant, and equitable approach to employment compensation. Our commitment includes conducting a comprehensive salary analysis that considers individual skill sets, qualifications, business needs, internal compensation data, and industry and labor market surveys. The anticipated pay range for this position is $110,000 to $128,000.

Benefits (Applicable to Employees only, eligibility may vary for part-time employees):

• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

IBTCI is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. This means that IBTCI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (gender and gender identity), sexual orientation, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disabled status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws. We prohibit discrimination and harassment in all employment practices and decisions, and we comply with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws.

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