OCT Consulting, LLC is an SBA-certified, 8(a) small business management and technology consulting firm that provides support to Federal Government clients. We provide consulting services in the areas of Strategy, Process Improvement, Change Management, Program and Project Management, Acquisition/Procurement, and Information Technology.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience including direct support to the federal government
• Bachelor’s Degree is required
• Proficient in MS Office Suite including Excel (V-lookup and Pivot Tables)
• Experience with PRISM and FFMS is a plus
• Knowledgeable in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Federal contract closeout processes and procedures
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance (the investigation will involve a credit, fingerprint, and law enforcement agency check)

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

OCT currently has an opening for a Senior Financial Analyst to work with one of our federal clients.

THIS IS A SHORT-TERM OPPORTUNITY EXPECTED TO LAST THROUGH NOVEMBER. WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN STEP CONFIDENTLY INTO THE ROLE AND MAKE MEANINGFUL CONTRIBUTIONS IN SUPPORT OF OUR CLIENT DURING THIS PERIOD.

Qualified candidates will have a background in finance with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years of recent experience providing direct support to a federal agency. Must understand the federal contract closeout process and the FAR, and have some experience with PRISM, FFMS, or similar systems. Strong communication and problem-solving skills and exceptional attention to detail are essential for success.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Provide Verification & Validation (V&V), financial analysis and reporting, auditing, and other related support services to the client
• Diligently address backlog of agreements to ensure 100% V&V certification rate each quarter
• Submit weekly Verification & Validation status report to the leadership
• Extract data on open obligations, analyze UDOs, and assist with de-obligation of funds
• Liaise with program offices to gather information needed for PR packages and create PR packages
• Responsible for extensive data tracking and coordination with closeout teams
• Prepare/update PowerPoint presentations to train PMs, CORs, and leadership on Verification & Validation process when requested by leadership.
• Provide audit remediation testing to address the accuracy and validity of all Awards and Miscellaneous obligations
• Review evidence provided to validate UDOs by querying Financial Management System (FFMS) and internal accounting system (STATS)
• Review weekly recovery report, update the Main OBS shared file and cumulative report