Overview

R&P is looking for a cross functional individual who will provide program management support directly to a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) while also serving as the Navy Enterprise Planning System (NEPS) subject matter expert.

The ideal candidate provides strategic leadership, governance, planning, execution oversight, stakeholder engagement, and continuous process improvement to support enterprise level resource planning, portfolio management, and decision-making across the organization. They will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, ensuring alignment between organizational priorities, financial management processes, and enterprise planning capabilities.

Responsibilities

CFO Program Management Support

• Serve as the principal analyst and advisor reporting directly to the CFO on strategic objectives and portfolio financial management initiatives.
• Develop and maintain governance frameworks, business processes, organizational performance metrics, and reporting mechanisms.
• Monitor and analyze budget execution performance, funding utilization, obligation and expenditure trends, and financial risks.
• Support leadership decision making through development of executive briefings, dashboards, reports, and data-driven recommendations.
• Facilitate coordination among deputy organizations and support PAE and non-PAE activities.
• Lead special projects, organizational transformation initiatives, and process improvement efforts supporting organizational objectives.

 

NEPS Project Management

• Serve as the NAVSEA Enterprise Planning System (NEPS) SME and manager for implementation in support of the NEPS advisory group (NAG).
• Foster NEPS stakeholder relationships to define unique business requirements and prioritize system improvements.
• Ensure NEPS capabilities support task planning and reporting requirements.
• Monitor system performance, user feedback, and enhancement opportunities to drive continuous improvement.

 

Financial Planning and Resource Management

• Support integration of NEPS with PPBE processes, budget formulation, execution tracking, financial reporting, and portfolio management activities.
• Analyze task plans, phasing plans, spend plans, resource forecasts, and performance metrics to support financial decision making and organizational transparency.
• Monitor program and portfolio performance against established goals, milestones, and resource constraints.
• Identify opportunities for automation, process standardization, and data driven management practices.

 

Governance and Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary liaison between executive leadership, functional organizations, technical teams, and external stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders across organizations.
• Prepare executive correspondence, strategic communications, and decision memorandums.
• Maintain effective communication with senior leadership regarding program status, risks, opportunities, and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance Management, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years experience in program management, financial management, business operations, or enterprise systems.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, NAVSEA, or related federal organizations.
• Experience leading cross functional teams and managing complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, governance, process improvement, and performance management.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level briefing experience.
• Experience with Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) processes.
• Experience supporting CFO organizations, resource management, or financial operations.
• Knowledge of NAVSEA financial management processes, budget execution, and enterprise planning activities.
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI/Apps/Automate, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and data analytics tools.
• PMP, Agile, Scrum, DAWIA, or DoD Financial Management Certification preferred.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Salary

R&P offers a highly competitive compensation package that includes contributions towards health insurance, 401(k) matching, and other non-salary benefits. Exact salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.