Budget Analyst and Acquisition Specialist

MELE is 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

PREFERRED 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

LOCATION: This position is full-time and on-site in Fort Belvoir, VA.

SALARY: Salaries are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate's related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

BENEFITS

• Employer-paid employee Medical, Dental and Vision Care.
• Low-Cost Family Health Care offered.
• Federal Holidays and three (3) weeks' vacation
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Cross-training opportunities

About MELE

With over 300 employees and offices in Rockville, MD, Washington, DC, and Albuquerque, NM, MELE is a veteran and minority-owned government contractor empowering its customers with innovative solutions for more than three decades. MELE has team members located across the U.S. and has served more than a hundred countries across hundreds of project locations. The company offers technical, engineering, and programmatic support expertise to a host of U.S. federal and international agencies, including, but not limited to, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, INTERPOL, and the International Atomic Energy Agency. MELE's services include National Security and Intelligence, CBRNE Defense and Security, Facility Management and Engineering, Law Enforcement and Emergency Response Training, Technical, Analytica, and Program Management Support, and IT/Cybersecurity.

MELE Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. MELE Associates, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.