Demand Forecast Senior Manager - Public Sector, Intel

Job Summary:

BDO is seeking a senior manager level professional to do demand forecast analysis for Intelligence Community (IC) Agencies. This role involves developing and implementing a demand forecast capability to be performed on at least a semi-annual basis in addition to analyzing and forecasting demand trends. They will also be responsible for answering urgent taskers requesting group specific information.

Job Duties:

• Transforms raw financial data into clear, digestible reports for analysis and presentation
• Creates excel analysis files from scratch, rather than modifying or updating pre-existing templates
• Interprets management requests and autonomously develop relevant financial reports
• Delivers a full range of services that uses their educational background, experience, and organizational skills while serving BDO’s dynamic public sector client base
• Supports or leads task areas while coordinating closely with engagement team management and client leadership on strategy, planning, execution, status, and review processes
• Supports clients with key financial and budgetary, information technology, and operational transformation initiatives
• Adapts to a changing client environment while meeting client expectations
• Manages priorities and works effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion. Supports multiple efforts through flexible multi-task coordination
• Provides summary recommendations to team leadership regarding assigned work stream
• Applies fundamental industry knowledge and standards to support client reviews, improvements, and/or implementations
• Communicates and maintains relationships with key client personnel to ensure shared understanding of business processes, operations, and functions
• Prepares presentations, briefings, and actively participates in client meetings and day-to-day interactions
• Communicates with team management through effective status reporting and demonstrates ownership and accountability for assigned task areas and work products
• Establishes professional rapport with clients and other organizations
• Evaluates work products for technical accuracy, deliverable quality, and overall value to the client
• Attends relevant training, business seminars, and/or conferences to stay current with technical skills that align with client’s needs and changes in the industry
• Research industry and market trends and develop presentations and materials in support of potential firm initiatives
• Cultivates growth of existing and new business
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:
• May supervise the day-to-day workload of Public Sector direct reports related to client projects, business development, and other activities, including maintaining team productivity and review of work products
• Evaluates the performance of any Public Sector direct reports and assist in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development
• Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes the annual performance evaluation for Public Sector staff as appropriate
• Serves as a mentor / career advisor to Public Sector staff as appropriate

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education
• Bachelor’s Degree, required; focus in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance, preferred
• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance, preferred

Experience
• Eight (8) or more years of accounting, finance, business, or management experience, required
• Experience leading financial planning, budgeting, or accounting roles, required
• Twelve (12) or more years of accounting, finance, business, or management experience, preferred
• Experience with working capital fund or other federal working capital funds, preferred
• Experience with business process improvement methodologies, preferred
• Progressive experience in managing or leading firm initiatives, client project activities, and/or staff, preferred
• Experience working with and briefing senior program managers or leaders, preferred
• Public speaking and/or training experience, preferred
• Strong business acumen, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s)
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance, required

Software
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suites, required
• Advanced proficiency in the use of Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, raw data manipulation), required

Language(s)
• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels within the client organization and in the firm
• Ability to analyze, collect, and normalize historical data, including review of product/service demand pricing
• Ability to research demand shifts and economic indicators and adjust forecasts accordingly
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team environment and with a customer service focus
• Ability to follow instructions as directed
• Superior organizational skills required with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Detail oriented with in-depth knowledge and application of English grammar and ability to proofread all written materials including proposals, pitches, presentations, etc.

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range: $180,000 - $220,000
Maryland Range: $180,000 - $220,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $180,000 - $220,000

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BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

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