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Job Summary
JCS is seeking an experienced Finance – Budget Formulation Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead a financial and budget formulation team that supports the executive-level financial and budgeting efforts of a DHS office. In this role, the ideal candidate will provide leadership and guidance to the team, promoting effective financial and budget activities for the client. This position offers an excellent opportunity to be part of a high-performing team responsible for supporting a high-velocity collaborative environment, along with tremendous growth potential. If you are interested in a challenge and a great working environment, apply today!
What’s in it for you:
What you will do:
The candidate must be an excellent leader with experience managing a diverse staff to achieve results within tight deadlines. This position will oversee a team of over 10 individuals, developing strategies and plans that adhere to best practices and frameworks in alignment with the client’s strategic goals.
What you will bring:
How you will wow us:
JCS Solutions (JCS) is a premier technology firm providing innovative solutions and high-quality services in defense, national security, and civilian sectors. JCS offers enterprise-wide solutions including cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and management consulting for the federal government. At JCS, we elevate our customers’ mission through the application of technology and professional services. Our commitment to investing in our workforce drives innovation and progress for our clients, employees, and communities.
JCS has been certified as a Great Place to Work four years in a row and was awarded as Washington Post’s Top Places to Work for 2024.
Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!
It is JCS’ policy to promote equal employment opportunities and celebrate diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you require accommodation, please contact us at careers@jcssolutions.com or (703) 972-9115.
Job Summary
JCS is seeking an experienced Finance – Budget Formulation Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead a financial and budget formulation team that supports the executive-level financial and budgeting efforts of a DHS office. In this role, the ideal candidate will provide leadership and guidance to the team, promoting effective financial and budget activities for the client. This position offers an excellent opportunity to be part of a high-performing team responsible for supporting a high-velocity collaborative environment, along with tremendous growth potential. If you are interested in a challenge and a great working environment, apply today!
What’s in it for you:
- Join a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions.
- Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture.
- Enjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment.
- A robust benefits package:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-and-long term disability
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401k retirement plan with employer match
- Annual Professional Development Reimbursement Program
- And more!
What you will do:
The candidate must be an excellent leader with experience managing a diverse staff to achieve results within tight deadlines. This position will oversee a team of over 10 individuals, developing strategies and plans that adhere to best practices and frameworks in alignment with the client’s strategic goals.
What you will bring:
- Master of Arts or Master of Science (MA/MS) degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience or a Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of experience as well as a minimum of 5 years DHS Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) experience.
- DHS PPBE experience shall include:
- Development of strategic plans; Resource Allocation Plan (RAP) and Program Decision Options (PDOs); Office of Budget and Management Justification (OMBJ) and Congressional Justification (CJ) volumes, attachments, and artifacts; and Appropriation Committees' Technical Assistance requests.
- Development of tasks/responses for Congressional Appropriators, OMB, DHS strategy/policy teams, etc.
- Possess a minimum of 5 years of experience using the Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced/skills using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Consulting with clients to define needs or problems and supervising studies and conducting surveys to collect and analyze data to provide advice and recommend solutions.
- Demonstrating an ability to manage a large, matrixed, and remote workforce – especially- if the contract includes sub-contract agreements.
- Experience with SharePoint administration and program development tools as well as competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Project, etc.
- Experience in the following areas including,
- Drafting executive-level communications (e.g., talking points and briefings) with few edits required.
- Proven creative/outside-the-box thinker with the ability to identify problems and recommend alternatives and reasonable solutions.
- Leading budget formulation data collection and analysis, summarizing results, and producing reports codified for a specific audience.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Using PowerBI, PowerApps, and SharePoint.
- Possess and retain a DHS Suitability clearance.
How you will wow us:
- Completion of DHS or DAU PPBE Courses. Preferred.
JCS Solutions (JCS) is a premier technology firm providing innovative solutions and high-quality services in defense, national security, and civilian sectors. JCS offers enterprise-wide solutions including cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and management consulting for the federal government. At JCS, we elevate our customers’ mission through the application of technology and professional services. Our commitment to investing in our workforce drives innovation and progress for our clients, employees, and communities.
JCS has been certified as a Great Place to Work four years in a row and was awarded as Washington Post’s Top Places to Work for 2024.
Our employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!
- Customer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients
- Innovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions
- Accountability: Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery
- Inspire: Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process
- Integrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time!
- Stewardship: The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to our care.
It is JCS’ policy to promote equal employment opportunities and celebrate diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you require accommodation, please contact us at careers@jcssolutions.com or (703) 972-9115.
