Finance Project Manager with Security Clearance

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dep

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Contact Government Services (CGS) seeks an experienced Finance Project Manager to oversee financial and procurement services for a major Federal initiative. The role requires interaction with DOJ staff and management of a small finance analytics team.

The position emphasizes strict QA, timely delivery, and training staff on database updates. Candidates should have 4+ years supervisory experience, knowledge of SAS, and eligibility for a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• At least four years of supervisory and management experience in financial systems.
• Proven ability to interact with clients and attorneys effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple complex, time-critical activities simultaneously.
• Expert knowledge of Finance Systems including SAS; strong writing and communication skills.
• Familiarity with government data processing environments and related tools.
• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee processing workflows in the Office of Financial and Procurement Services.
• Perform and supervise financial and procurement services.
• Maintain frequent contact with Government Case Managers and DOJ staff to ensure compliance.
• Lead a small team of financial analysts and provide QA to ensure timely, high-quality work.
• Train staff on entering and updating data in proprietary databases.

Skills

Financial systems

Supervisory experience

Client interaction

Data entry / data updating

Writing & communication

Public trust clearance

Education

Undergraduate degree

Law degree desirable

Tools

SAS

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time, Experienced Department: Project Management CGS is seeking an experienced Finance Project Manager to provide oversight of financial and procurement services for a large Federal agency initiative. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Skills and attributes for success:

• The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing processing workflows ( in the Office of Financial and Procurement Services).
• Performs and oversees financial / procurements services.
• The Project Manager will have frequent contact with the Government Case Managers, and other DOJ agency staff - Ensure processes and procedures are followed.
• Overseeing a small team of financial analysts.
• Performs an active quality assurance role to ensure high quality work delivered on time.
• Trains staff on entering and updating data in proprietary databases.

Qualifications:

• At least four years of progressively more responsible supervisory and management experience in financial systems.
• Must have proven capabilities and communication skills to successfully interact with clients and attorneys.
• Demonstrated ability to manage numerous complex and time-critical support activities simultaneously.
• Requires expert knowledge of Finance Systems including SAS; outstanding writing skills; excellent oral communication skills; and excellent management skills.
• Requires knowledge of the Government's data processing environment in which the work is to be performed, including office automation networks, PC-based databases and other applications, and internet and server-based databases and other applications.
• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust security clearance.
• Must have an undergraduate degree
• Law Degree desirable

Our Commitment:

Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work. Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come. We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact: Email: #CJ $74,741.33 - $96,096 a year

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