Budget Analyst/ Acquisition Specialist

Description:
Seeking a qualified Budget Analyst with Acquisition experience to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) Research and Development (RD) Chemical Biological Technologies Department (CB) Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) contract supporting the DTRA CB Department, Medical Division (CBM) Diagnostics Team.

Principal Duties:

• Assist with developing and tracking budgets and spend plans for a wide-ranging portfolio across multiple fiscal years;
• Assist with tracking project expenditures, supporting the development of funding award documentation and development/maintenance of program review materials;
• Provide technical and logistical support to the client and be prepared to provide insight for internal taskers;
• Provide assistance with acquisition /contracting strategy for CB projects and programs;
• Assist with planning, coordinating and executing stakeholder meetings and tracking project deliverables;
• Assist with contributing input for budget execution reviews, internal and OSD/PAIO, and monthly JICAP comments as well as mid-year and end-of-year comments.
• Assist with managing and developing the PPBE (planning, programming, budgeting, and execution) process as well as developing budget/program briefs.
• Assist and Coordinate with Government Science and Technology Managers (STM's) in the competitive award process and liaison with Government Financial Analysts and Contracting Officers to make awards in a timely manner while adhering to Federal Acquisition Regulations, DoD Acquisition Directives and DTRA specific Acquisition Directives.

Requirements

• Minimum DoD Secret Clearance;
• TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor of Science plus five to fifteen years of relevant experience or MS/MBA plus three to ten years of relevant experience
• Detail-oriented, self-starter with excellent communication and time management skills;
• Excellent communication skills for interface with customers and with team members;
• Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams within RD-CB to achieve the goals of the Department, Division, and Team.
• Knowledge of contracting procedures;
• Strong Excel, database, pivot table, and PowerPoint abilities.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of the DoD Chemical and Biological Defense Program (CBDP) and DoD acquisition policies;
• Knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations and processes, including the "Animal Rule"
• Knowledge of the DoD acquisition policies
• DAWIA Level II Certification or equivalent
• PMP Certification
• Science background is a plus, but acquisition and budgeting are more important

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