Budget & Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

The Army ASA(ALT) support to Foreign Military Sales (FMS) ACES program is seeking a highly skilled Budget & Acquisition Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide essential support to the program. This position will work directly for the future FMS ACES Program Manager to evaluate and address the cost-to-capability gap using the Technology Business Management (TBM) framework , ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the cost of FMS ACES across functional areas . The role involves analyzing IT costs across the enterprise and providing support for cost / benefit evaluations of new capabilities versus alternative solutions or maintaining existing solutions.The ideal candidate will have strong experience in budget management and acquisition processes, a deep understanding of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) , and expertise in producing budgetary documents and communications materials for stakeholders. This individual will play a crucial role in developing and managing spend plans and consolidated program budgets, as well as advising on the optimal allocation of resources across various FMS ACES initiatives.

l ocation : Arlington, VA

Hybrid : N / A

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide budget and acquisition expertise to support the FMS ACES program and related projects.
• Address the cost-to-capability gap using the Technology Business Management (TBM) framework , helping to determine the most cost-effective solution for FMS ACES.
• Develop an understanding of the cost of FMS ACES across all functional areas and advise on enterprise-wide IT costs to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead cost / benefit evaluations for new capabilities, comparing the inclusion of new solutions, maintaining existing solutions, or adopting alternative new solutions.
• Develop and manage spend plans and consolidated program budgets , ensuring alignment with overall FMS ACES goals and priorities.
• Prepare and present briefings and communications materials for internal and external stakeholders on budget status, financial forecasts, and other key metrics.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial and acquisition data, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure budgets are appropriately allocated and managed.
• Collaborate with other program managers and stakeholders to provide financial oversight and ensure budget compliance throughout the life of the program.
• Advise the FMS ACES Program Manager on financial trends, risks, and opportunities to improve financial performance and program effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Additional Information : This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in the financial management and acquisition strategy of the FMS ACES program . The successful candidate will be a key member of the team, helping to shape the financial direction of FMS ACES and ensuring that resources are optimally allocated to meet both current and future program needs.