Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50 locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

Why Join QinetiQ US?

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems. In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

QinetiQ U.S. seeks a motivated and strategic Senior Financial Manager. This individual will be responsible for supporting a fast-paced client while working collaboratively with a small team to achieve organization-wide financial planning and execution goals. This individual will use their previous Department of Homeland Security financial management expertise to manage a team building best practices for financial planning and execution efforts. The primary workstreams include portfolio management, forecasting, dashboard automation, business process improvement, and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a team of analysts and management consultants supporting large financial efforts for a Department of Homeland Security client.
• Produce forecasting models based on budget execution data that inform trends, performance, executive decision-making, and resource allocation efforts.
• Design and develop organizational risk management and readiness models and tools.
• Oversee the coordination, preparation, planning, and justification of the annual budget cycle in the Planning, Programming, Budget and Execution process (PPBE).
• Assist with appropriation funds control, development, tracking, maintaining, and analysis across the Future Years Homeland Security Program (FYHSP).
• Assist in ensuring financial requirements are aligned with mission and program objectives, and are justified within the annual budget submission, to include Congressional Justification writing and editing.
• Develop and utilize models, analytical tools and capabilities to identify and analyze relevant data to develop resource allocations.
• Assist in developing and reviewing policy direction, guidance and standard operating procedures, to include fiscal guidance.
• Assist with external and internal deliverables, to include the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Congressional requests and tasks.
• Work with stakeholders to develop and review the organization’s budget and budget proposals for completeness and accuracy.
• Anticipate client needs and plan accordingly to deconflict and manage priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience leading DHS strategic financial planning and analysis efforts.
• Previous experience establishing robust agency-wide budget processes and controls.
• Strong forecast and risk modeling experience with a federal agency.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with an attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of federal budget process, policies, guidance, and best practices.
• Demonstrate experience solving problems and executing sound judgement in a high-pressure environment.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in finance, business or accounting.
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).
• Minimum of ten years of experience in federal financial management.
• Ability to maintain a security clearance from the U.S. government.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three to five years of progressive experience managing and growing a positive team environment within the Department of Homeland Security.
• Experience navigating and mitigating risks and conflict in a productive manner.
• Experience setting and managing positive client relationships and expectations.
• Experience effectively communicating with diverse team, client, and organizational stakeholders.
• Ability to think strategically, set priorities, plan, and organize tasks and deliverables as needs evolve.

Company EEO Statement

Accessibility/Accommodation:

If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to staffing@us.QinetiQ.com or call (540) 658-2720 Opt. 4 and let us know the nature of your request and contact information.

QinetiQ US is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All Qualified Applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.