Budget and Financial Management Specialist

About the role

We are currently seeking a Budget and Financial Management Specialist. This position is a full-time opportunity located in the greater Washington, DC area.

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition-focused financial management support to ensure DHS program cost, schedule, and performance goals are achieved and acquisition requirements are met
• Support Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) activities to ensure funds are used effectively and in compliance with federal laws, regulations, and DHS policies
• Act as a liaison between DHS components, U.S. government entities, and private organizations on financial and acquisition matters
• Provide limited procurement support, including market research and inputs for justifications, determinations, and findings
• Assist with contract closeout activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience in budget and financial management
• DHS T&E Level 1, DAWIA T&E Foundational Level 1, and/or CTEP (Certified Test and Evaluation Professional) certification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with diverse stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain DHS Suitability

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting DHS programs
• Active DHS Suitability
• Experience providing assistance with program planning and oversight, exercise development and execution, and program evaluation
• Experience with system-level analysis, system integration support, and understanding of threats and vulnerabilities
• Experience with technical assessment and evaluation to support government technical experts in applying acquisition efforts and RDT&E toward accomplishing the DHS mission

Compensation and Benefits

Battelle is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role is $126,700 – $180,500 per year, in addition to our comprehensive benefits package. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to education, relevant work experience, skills, and certifications. Salary ranges may vary based on geographic location and market conditions.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life. Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time. Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs. Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated. Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits. Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support. Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that. Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education. A Work Environment Where You Succeed For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world. You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to: Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discoveryPartner with world-class experts in a collaborative environmentNurture and develop the next generation of scientific leadersGive back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).