Lockwood Hills, an Akima Company, provides critical mission support services for federal civilian and military operations. With four areas of proven expertise, Lockwood Hills can conquer the operational challenges of any federal mission from remote installations stateside to secure locations overseas. Our work includes safeguarding vital installations and personnel, maintaining and modifying aircraft, keeping operations on track with integrated logistics, and driving business with records management and administrative support services. Our personnel enjoy competitive benefits packages and challenging roles in work environments committed to safety, diversity and opportunity for career growth. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), 100% of our company’s profits go back to our more than 14,000 Iñupiat shareholders that have resided near and above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. Our business helps support their way of life and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived in a challenging environment.

Summary:

As a Science Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) contractor, Lockwood Hills Federal is seeking a Business Analyst II (Financial Analyst II) responsible for supporting the government with contract and finance clerical administration. This includes accurate execution of business actions (e.g., finance, procurement, contracting, invoicing), maintenance of complaint records, completing forms, and entering data into DoD finance and accounting IT systems. This work requires practical understanding and skill in the application of administrative rules, regulations, and procedures associated with budgetary transactions (e.g., receipt, transfer, allotment, withdrawal, obligation, and outlay of funds). This work also requires experience with Defense/Federal business processes and regulations, such as invoicing, ODC and travel expenses, Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs), budgetary reporting (e.g., Monthly Obligations Plans, Tri-Annual Reviews), and actioning funds. This position requires attention to detail and moderate financial administration experience (e.g., using Excel for budgets).  organizing, and overseeing all work in support Department of Defense 6.3 Research and Development Organization, the Advanced Distributed Learning Initiative (ADL).

The Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative is a government program reporting to the Defense Human Resources Activity (DHRA), under the Director, DHRA. The ADL Initiative bridges across Defense and other Federal agencies to encourage collaboration, facilitate interoperability, and promote best practices for using distributed learning to provide the highest-quality education, training, informal learning, and just-in-time support; tailored to individual needs and delivered cost-effectively, anytime and anywhere, to increase readiness, save resources, and facilitate interorganizational collaboration.

Job Responsibilities: 

• Maintain currency on government contracting rules/regulations and as needed assist government in monitoring execution of existing contracts


• Assist in development of required contract reports


• Maintain currency on government budget/financial rules/regulations and as needed assist government in monitoring commitment/obligation and execution of annual budget


• Assist in development of POM documentation and annual spend plan


• Assist in development of responses to finance related requests for information and reoccurring reports


• Assist in tracking overall program execution of funds


• Assist in maintaining financial files in accordance with established policies and procedures


• Monitor all procurement actions including cost-estimation


• Research and make corrective actions for all ADL Unliquidated Obligation Report (ULO) DAR-Q Reporting


• Maintain all Contracting invoices

Qualifications: 

• Minimum five (5) years experience actioning Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs) utilizing Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) systems


• Minimum of five (5) years of responsible project or program funds management utilizing RDT&E (Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation) and O&M (Operational and Maintenance) funds


• Enthusiasm, flexibility and willingness to work in a high-paced, dynamic environment


• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities


• Advanced-level proficiency with excel


• Acute attention to detail, and the ability to review, revise, and draft (as necessary) correspondence on behalf of the client or to address government requests for information


• Positive, well-mannered and dedicated leader, with the ability to demonstrate assertiveness with minimal supervision to address mission success and completion, while understanding client intimacy and company guidance toward a singular goal of contract success


• Excellent command of English (oral and written communication)


• Must be able to obtain a secret clearance

Desired Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred


• Familiarity with Government and industry working groups and communities of practice


• Familiarity with distributed learning, learning science, marketing and public relations


• Familiarity with Government relations with external organizations, industry, and global partners


• Ability to engage with senior military and Government officials at the strategic level


• Knowledge of government practices and policies as they relate to financial and contracting actions, in addition to at minimum a working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)


• Understanding of the Government acquisitions process, policy and procedure Assist Outreach Team by ensuring key operational support (facilities/personnel/equipment) is available

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.  This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary.  We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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