Junior Procurement Analyst

Strategic Insight, Ltd. is seeking a Junior Program Analyst – Procurement Specialist (Staff Associate) position in support of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) for the Strategic and Computing Systems Department (A) department, with the Cyber Technologies and Software Systems (A40) division. The job location is Dahlgren, King George, VA.  This position requires 2 days on base and 3 days in a contractor site with the potential for some remote work.

Mandatory Requirement: Applicants selected for this position may be subject to a Government Security Investigation and must meet eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret clearance level.

Strategic Insight, Ltd. is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, and has a significant historical presence supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Dahlgren, King George, Virginia.  Strategic Insight, Ltd. was established in 1985, and for 39 years has been committed to sustaining excellence and quality growth across our workforce as we strive to improve our clients’ services and products.  Strategic Insight staff members enjoy growth opportunities, are provided with robust benefits from healthcare, 401K, to merit bonuses, and participate in annual holiday parties, picnics, and other social events. Our staff members are engaged in the community as well.  The office hours are negotiable but generally are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Originally established in 1918 as a naval proving ground for testing gun weapon systems, NSWC Dahlgren Division has evolved to focus on advances in technology in Warfare Systems Development and Integration. The NSWC Dahlgren Division is a leading research, development, testing, and engineering (RDT&E) organization within the Department of the Navy.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• This is a full-time (40 hours a week) and requires two (2) days on-site in a government facility in Dahlgren, VA, and 3 days on-site at the contractor’s facility in Dahlgren, VA, however, there is the possibility of remote work being approved, 
• Communicate and support A40 division and Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division staff, consultants, and junior and senior government personnel,
• Work daily to input and track financial data in Navy financial systems such as Navy Enterprise Resource Planning Program (ERP) and/or Integrated Budget Planning and Execution System (IBPES), 
• Download reports from ERP and IBPES for use to show program expenditures including commitments, obligations, and expenditures,
• Collaborate with Task Planning Sheet (TPS) Leads to generate and maintain TPSs that detail tasking analysis and funding requirements,
• Work with technical personnel, sponsors, and the business office to evaluate financial allocations/adjustments,
• Attend and participate in meetings,
• Financial coordination with requesting entities and internal branches – developing a cost estimate,
• Support monthly Project list and Technical Excellence Metrics (PTEM) Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) creation and briefing of the OQE,
• Participate in monthly and quarterly financial reviews with leadership at the NSWC DD and NAVSEA levels, and
• Additional duties as required.

• Success for working in this position requires:

  • Experience with Navy financial systems such as Navy Enterprise Resource Planning program (ERP) and/or Integrated Budget Planning and Execution System (IBPES) is preferred.  
  • Ability to understand working capital-funded organizations with NAVSEA.
  • Ability to differentiate between Direct Cite and Reimbursable funds and uses for each.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and work with NSWC Dahlgren Division and Department staff at all levels, consultants, and other government staff – be a team player.
  • Ability to work with sensitive and classified information.
  • Ability to work with NMCI systems.
  • Ability to adapt and multi-task.
  • Ability to work with a high degree of independence, discretion, and personal initiative.
  • Self-starter, goal-oriented, provides timely feedback on progress made on assignments.
  • Excellent organizational skills: ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks, handle complex assignments, maintain status across several stakeholders, and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent oral, written, and telephone communication skills.
  • Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) including the ability to create and maintain spreadsheets, prepare presentation slides, and produce customized reports.
  • Familiar with Atalanta toolsets such as Confluence and JIRA.

•  Education and Experience:

  • Three (3) years of work-related experience demonstrating a technical understanding and ability to prepare complex and detailed technical documents and reports; OR, one (1) year of specialized experience as a Financial Analyst; Government, Military, or industry (Government/Military preferred). One (1) year experience with business software; SAP applications are preferred. Three (3) years of experience with Microsoft software applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.). 

• Team Culture:

  Diversity: All staff members are expected to accomplish their work in a businesslike manner, and always be courteous toward all other staff members, clients, business associates, guests, and visitors. All staff members should be treated in a manner free from bias, favoritism, and any form of illegal discrimination.

  Ethics:  All members of Strategic Insight should be marked by a commitment to excellence, professional integrity, self-discipline, and wise judgment. Our employees reflect this through attention to detail, comprehensive staff work, and honorable behavior.

  The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee assigned to this job.

  Strategic Insight, Ltd. is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law.