SPECIALIST - SR. SPECIALIST - Program Management Office
Southwest Research Institute

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:

• Support the division's executive management by providing routine and ad hoc financial reports and historical financial analysis of project backlog and expenditures.
• Assist with the utilization of this data to develop accurate financial forecasts.
• Support project managers with project execution, interfacing with Division personnel, clients, and other SwRI administrations to resolve issues such as invoicing, client data requests, expedited purchases, etc.
• Technically mentor the Program Management Office (PMO) group of four professionals who support the Applied Power Division's projects through financial tracking and contract management support.
• Oversee the Division's Government Property program which tracks project material and equipment supplied by or purchased under a government contract.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Regularly monitor SwRI status applications and personal emails to identify upcoming deadlines and any non-scheduled issues.
• Supervise preparation of monthly financial reports and ensure they are reviewed for accuracy.
• Be prepared to assist PMO personnel as necessary.
• Monitor Division backlog, promotional efforts, and contract statuses; prepare financial data for presentation to executive management.
• Monitor proposal preparation progress and status of current open proposals.
• Manage the Government Property process; monthly, quarterly, and annual reports; annual inventories; self-inspection reports; all audits.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors or a Masters in Finance, Accounting, Project Management, or related with related experience
• 3-10 years: Knowledge of contract management, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and procurement and subcontract processes.
• 3-10 years: Experience writing SQL queries and creating reports and charts (e.g. Microsoft SSRS, Power BI, Excel).
• 3-10 years: Experience with MS Project app and web and related project scheduling concepts.
• Must be reliable, flexible, and able to take initiative and follow through on assignments with limited supervision.
• Experience with C# is a plus.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen.

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas

For more information about this division, visit the Applied Power home page.

For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here.
For benefits information at all other locations, click here.

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disabled/Veteran
Committed to Diversity in the Workplace

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