Mission Support Lead - Government Acquisition & Finance

Description & Requirements Maximus is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mission Support Lead to join our team in Arlington, VA.

The ideal candidate will manage a wide array of administrative activities, including fiscal execution, and develop program-wide administrative, operational, and security policies.

They will also be responsible for creating program documentation and ensuring effective governance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Federal finance, acquisition, procurement, and governance, and will be adept at managing multiple priorities in a structured environment.

• Government Acquisitions and Finance : Manage all aspects of government acquisitions and financial management, including writing issue papers and white papers, handling procurement processes, and managing vendor relationships.
• Acquisition Life Cycle Management : Oversee the entire acquisition life cycle of hardware and software licensing, including IT procurement and vendor management.

Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

Budgeting and Financial Oversight : Handle budgeting, managing funds, and invoicing.

Create financial recommendations, analyze services, and craft procedures to ensure efficient financial operations.

Governance and Knowledge Management : Develop and implement governance frameworks.

Support Government staff in creating a broad range of written products, including packages and documents for meetings.

Communication and Documentation : Create talking points, posture papers, and memorandums for senior-level meetings.

Maintain situational awareness of various issues and related intelligence challenges, providing written or verbal responses to policy maker requests.

Task Tracking and Coordination : Assist in tracking tasks and ensure effective communication with executive leadership on significant project matters.

Coordinate multiple assignments and ensure timely completion of all tasks. Project Minimum Required Skills :

• Due to Federal contract requirements, candidates must possess an active TS / SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree ideally in one of the following fields : accounting, business finance, law, contracts, industrial management, or organizational management.
• 7 + years of relevant experience.
• 5 or more years' experience working with DoD acquisitions and financial management.
• 3 or more years' experience working with the DoD procurement process.
• 5 or more years supervisory experience.
• 4 or more years SETA experience.
• At least 6 years of experience in support of government acquisition assisting with the development of the documents.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting & Execution (PPB&E) process and have taken the DoD available training within the past 5 years.

Desired Skills & Qualifications :

• DAWIA Level II / III Certification in contracting
• Experience as a COR with the full acquisition lifecycle
• Experience with DISA and an understanding of how DITCO works.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted advisor relationships with clients.
• Must be able to provide written examples of either DoD funding documents (i.e., UFR justifications), issue papers, or white papers.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal - Must be able to provide examples of written correspondence.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic work environment and ability to coordinate and perform multiple assignments.
• Experience with financial management. #techjobs #clearance Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code : TCS172, P4, Band 7 Minimum Requirements TCS172, P4, Band 7 EEO Statement Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce.

We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country.

We're proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families.

If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you.

A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource.

Maximus is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.

Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.

Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment.

Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package.

Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards.

Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off.

Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.

An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation.

Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.