CPE SETA_ Acquisitions Analyst II

People Technology And Processes; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

People Technology And Processes is seeking an Acquisitions Analyst II at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, with a Secret clearance. The role supports the MICP program and DoD audit processes, requiring strong budgeting, accounting, and internal control experience.

The position involves coordinating training, assisting in budget and resource audits, and preparing documentation for audit packages to ensure compliance with federal standards and DoD directives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business required.
• Four or more years of budgeting experience required.
• Seven years in budget, finance, or accounting may substitute for a degree.
• CDFM certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of the Manager’s Internal Control Program (MICP) per FMFIA/OMB/GAO/DoD/Army directives and provide guidance.
• Assist in preparing appointments of Assessable Unit Managers (AUM), Internal Control Administrators (ICA), and Internal Control Evaluators (ICE).
• Track mandatory MICP training for SRO, AUMs, ICAs, ICEs, and Managers.
• Coordinate training and assistance for the MICP program for all PMs.
• Support CPE initiatives to test and evaluate internal controls across the CPE for compliance and risk assessment.
• Create, implement, and monitor Corrective Action Plans for internal control deficiencies.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) certificate

Job description

Job Details

Title: Acquisitions Analyst II

Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

Salary: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00

Clearance Type: Secret

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of the Manager’s Internal Control Program (MICP) in accordance with the 1982 Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Department of Defense (DoD) and Army and ASA(ALT) directives and provide guidance.
• Assist in the preparation of all MICP required appointments of Assessable Unit Managers (AUM), Internal Control Administrators (ICA), and Internal Control Evaluators (ICE).
• Track mandatory MICP training for the Senior Responsible Official (SRO), AUMs, ICAs, ICEs, and Managers.
• Coordinate training and assistance for the MICP program for all PMs.
• Support the CPE initiatives to test and evaluate internal controls across the CPE to verify compliance, assess risk, and discover any significant deficiencies or material weaknesses that require correction.
• Create, implement, and monitor Corrective Action Plans for internal control deficiencies and material weaknesses.
• Provide support for the Statement of Budgetary Resources Audit, which duties include:
  • Receiving audit samples.
  • Distributing to correct funds holders.
  • Reviewing provided packages for completeness and compliance with audit standards.
  • Researching and coordinating the acquisition of documentation including financial system screenshots, invoices, goods receipts, funding requests, contracts and modifications, contracting officer warrants, purchase requests and purchase orders, and support agreements.
  • Federal Transaction Registers for CPE HQ level Audit packages to provide a complete story of the transaction as per the audit SOP.
  • Uploading required documentation into the Army Audit Portal.
  • Receiving, distributing, reviewing, and submitting follow‑on questions received from auditors.
• Provide support for the Monthly Legacy Entitlement Reconciliations; investigate and analyze line transactions in DTS, MOCAS, IPAC, and other entitlement systems to determine reconciling issues with the accounting system.
• Provide support for miscellaneous additional audit requests by arranging collection of necessary documentation and preparing audit packages in compliance with audit standards.
• Coordinate training and assistance with all PMs for all audit functions.
• Support the quarterly Joint Reconciliation Program (JRP) for CPE IEW&S as mandated by DoD 7000.14‑R FMR for both TI‑21 and TI‑97 funds; duties include:
  • Reviewing validity of line balances and movements in the commitment through obligation and expense into disbursement (COED) of accounts payable, accounts receivable, open commitments, unpaid obligations, and unfilled customer orders.
  • Running reports listing all unliquidated obligations for all available and expired years and researching them.
  • Contacting vendors, service providers, and travelers via letter to resolve unliquidated obligations through receipt of an invoice or an amendment reducing the obligation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business.
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience in budgeting.
• Seven (7) years of experience in budget, finance, or accounting can be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree.
• Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) certificate.