Job SummaryWe are currently seeking a
Budget and Financial Management Specialist. This position is a full-time opportunity located in the greater
Washington, DC area.
Battelle's Infrastructure Safety and Security (ISS) business is pursuing a high-profile support program for a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) client. The scope of this program includes a full spectrum of research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) support. As we prepare for this opportunity, we are actively recruiting highly qualified candidates for anticipated roles.
The Budget and Financial Management Specialist provides acquisition-focused financial management support to DHS, assisting with Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) to ensure funds are used effectively and in compliance with federal laws, regulations, and DHS policies.
Responsibilities As a Budget and Financial Management Specialist, the selected individual will provide financial and acquisition support to DHS programs across a range of technical and administrative functions. Responsibilities may include:
- Providing acquisition-focused financial management support to ensure DHS program cost, schedule, and performance goals are achieved and acquisition requirements are met
- Supporting Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) activities to ensure funds are used effectively and in compliance with federal laws, regulations, and DHS policies
- Acting as a liaison between DHS components, U.S. government entities, and private organizations on financial and acquisition matters
- Providing limited procurement support, including market research and inputs for justifications, determinations, and findings
- Assisting with contract closeout activities
Key Qualifications - Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience in budget and financial management
- DHS T&E Level 1, DAWIA T&E Foundational Level 1, and/or CTEP (Certified Test and Evaluation Professional) certification
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Proven ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with diverse stakeholders
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently
- Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain DHS Suitability.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience supporting DHS programs
- Active DHS Suitability
- Experience providing assistance with program planning and oversight, exercise development and execution, and program evaluation
- Experience with system-level analysis, system integration support, and understanding of threats and vulnerabilities
- Experience with technical assessment and evaluation to support government technical experts in applying acquisition efforts and RDT&E toward accomplishing the DHS mission
Compensation Data Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $126,700 - $180,500 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.
Benefits: Live an Extraordinary LifeWe care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
- Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off-giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
- Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs .
- Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
- Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
- Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
- Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
- Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
