GROUP LEADER-R&D - Financial Planning and Analysis /Finance

Who We Are:

We are R&D problem-solvers providing independent, premier services to government and industry clients; since 1947, we've worked toward the betterment of humankind, pushing the boundaries of science and technology to develop solutions.

Objectives of this Role:

• Lead and develop a high-performing PSO team responsible for financial tracking, project management support, and contract management support. Drive process improvements in financial data analysis, monitoring, reporting, and program support.
• Provide reliable, timely financial reports.
• Provide routine and ad hoc financial reports and historical financial analysis of project backlog and expenditures.
• Assist with operating statement, financial data system, and other data provided to develop accurate financial forecast
• Provide Project Managers support by interfacing with Division personnel, clients, and other SwRI groups to resolve issues such as invoicing, client data requests, expedited purchases, etc.
• Provide training and guidance on how to financially administer project budgets.
• Ensure the team delivers accurate financial tracking, analysis, forecasting, and contract compliance across all division projects.
• Maintain full compliance with government contracting regulations and requirements.
• Oversee the Division Government Property Administrator, who carries out the daily tasks of tracking Government Furnished Equipment and Property.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Supervise financial tracking, data analysis, contract management, and Government Property accounting.
• Guide Project Record Sheets, SwRI Tracker, IOU inputs, resolving invoice issues, project closeouts, labor and non-labor transfers, monthly financial reports, etc.
• Lead delivery of routine and ad hoc financial reports, historical analysis of backlog and expenditures, and timely financial data for client reports.
• Review outputs for accuracy. Guide interpretation of financial trends, metrics, and data. Recommend improvements.
• Develop ad hoc data reports for Division Leadership to support decision making.
• Oversee and make recommendations for the revision and maintenance of the internally developed reporting tools (Power BI, SSRS, etc.).
• Provide recommendations to Division Leadership.
• Organize, review requests for proposals, and attend proposal panel reviews.
• Support schedule and cost estimates.
• Prepare and track required proposal forms. Review of cost proposals to ensure they comply with organizational requirements.
• Oversee contract/subcontract compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations and procurement processes.
• Supervise the Division’s Government Property tracking process, monthly reports, and audits.
• Ensure compliance with internal business policies and contract requirements.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors or a Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Project Management, or similar with related experience.
• PMP preferred.
• 5 years: Hands-on experience in financial tracking, data analysis, trend monitoring, and interpreting complex financial metrics.
• 5 years: Experience in contract management, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), procurement, and subcontract administration.
• 5 years: Supervisory or team lead experience.
• 5 years: Experience providing financial reporting and analysis support to Project Managers and executive leadership.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.