Intermediate Technical Analyst

Qed, Inc
Stafford, United States of America
20 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
$ 115K

Job location

Remote
Stafford, United States of America

Tech stack

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Agile Methodologies
Microsoft Outlook
Computer Security
Microsoft Office
Microsoft PowerPoint
QuickBooks (Software)
Performance Monitor

Job description

This role provides federal financial management expertise and full lifecycle support for Interagency Agreements (IAA) and Interagency Reimbursable Work Agreements (IRWA) within the U.S. Coast Guard's Reimbursable Management Division (CG-835). The Intermediate Technical Analyst serves as the primary client-facing specialist responsible for guiding federal agency trading partners through every stage of intragovernmental Buy/Sell transactions, from agreement initiation and funding to performance tracking and final closeout. Working under the direction of the Project Manager/Key Personnel, this analyst ensures all financial operations within CG-835's reimbursable portfolio are efficient, compliant, and accurately reported across USCG financial systems.

Two (2) positions are available. Both analysts will work in close coordination with each other and with the Senior Management Analyst/Project Manager, supporting CG-835's direct customers under the Chief of Staff, Deputy Commandant for Operations, and Deputy Commandant for Systems., * Serve as the lead contact for federal agency clients, guiding trading partners through the complete IAA/IRWA lifecycle from GT&C negotiation through Order (SF 7600A/7600B) execution, performance tracking, receipting, and agreement closeout

  • Initiate, process, and track intragovernmental Buy/Sell transactions in the U.S. Treasury G-Invoicing (G-Inv) system, including GT&C setup, order brokering, performance information exchange, and settlement validation through IPAC
  • Monitor transactions and oversee the receipt of goods and services; manage and reconcile Undelivered Orders (UDOs) and Unfilled Customer Orders (UCOs) to ensure records are accurate and up-to-date
  • Monitor financial transactions across USCG's Financial Systems Modernization Solution (FSMS), General Ledger (GL), and Acquisitions Performance Management System (APMS)
  • Identify, research, and resolve discrepancies within financial systems; perform regular reconciliations to ensure data accuracy and integrity across all platforms
  • Advise USCG program managers and staff on federal financial policies, IAA procedures, and best practices for intragovernmental transactions
  • Support DHS/USCG alignment with government-wide IAA standardization and modernization efforts, including ongoing U.S. Treasury policy updates
  • Assist in determining whether transactions qualify as Interagency Acquisitions (IA) or non-acquisition IRWAs using the IAA Transaction Questionnaire, Findings, and Determination process
  • Maintain complete and auditable supporting documentation for all transactions in accordance with DHS/USCG financial policies and CFO audit requirements
  • Contribute to Bi-Weekly IRWA & IA Status Reports covering lifecycle project activities for current and prior fiscal years, due every other Monday
  • Support periodic financial and performance reporting as directed by the COR and Project Manager
  • Assist with Control Objective Mapping - translate compliance checkpoints into testable criteria and evidence requirements in coordination with auditors and oversight personnel
  • Comply with all USCG/DHS rules, regulations, safety, and security policies; complete required DHS IT Security Awareness Training and sign DHS Rules of Behavior
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Do you have experience in Technical Proficiency?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience in a relevant specialty (federal financial management, resource management, or federal acquisition); OR 10 years of equivalent work experience in a related field (no degree required)

  • Strong background in federal financial management, budget execution, or federal acquisition - required
  • Hands-on experience with the U.S. Treasury G-Invoicing (G-Inv) platform - explicitly required; candidates without this will not meet the minimum threshold
  • Familiarity with federal financial systems including USCG FSMS, APMS, General Ledger platforms, and/or comparable federal ERP systems
  • Working knowledge of intragovernmental (IGT) Buy/Sell transaction standards, IPAC processes, and Treasury Account Symbol (TAS) / Agency Location Code (ALC) accounting elements
  • Understanding of applicable federal law and policy including the Economy Act (31 U.S.C. §1535), DHS Financial Management Policy Manual (Chapter 3, §3.7), and USCG interim financial policies
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with high attention to detail and data accuracy
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills in English for advising program staff, preparing reports, and interfacing with federal trading partners
  • Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and manage transaction workload in a structured, remote federal environment
  • Consistent attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve financial discrepancies
  • Ability to organize necessary resources, including people, tools, and time to meet tight deadlines and achieve desired results
  • Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication, evidenced by experience preparing and delivering reports, analyses, training materials, and briefings to diverse audiences
  • Experience with Agile methodologies, program planning, risk management, and performance reporting
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills at the senior executive level
  • Consistent attention to details with the ability to identify discrepancies
  • Ability to organize necessary resources, including people, tools and time to meet tight deadlines, achieve desired results
  • Working knowledge of Quickbooks, Unanet, or accounting software system preferred
  • Ability to prioritize and handle project meeting deadlines, * Prior experience supporting USCG, DHS, or another federal CFO-Act agency
  • Familiarity with Assisted Acquisitions and the FAR Part 17.5 framework
  • Knowledge of the SF 7600A General Terms & Conditions and SF 7600B Order forms
  • Experience supporting federal audit readiness or CFO Act compliance activities
  • Familiarity with the GSA OASIS+ contract vehicle and federal task order environments
  • Experience coordinating with a peer analyst in a shared-workload federal contractor environment
  • Working knowledge of Quickbooks, Unanet, or similar accounting/timekeeping software

Other Requirements:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Must be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) via the Coast Guard MP ICAM system; requires a favorably adjudicated Tier 1 background investigation and favorable FBI fingerprint results, * Physical demands: While performing the duties of job, employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; type/use computer and phone. Prolonged Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Light work that includes moving objects up to 40 pounds.
  • Non-Physical demands: Frequently requires performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team, and tedious or exacting work. Occasionally requires time pressures, emergency situations, and frequent change of tasks. Rarely requires irregular schedule/overtime and noisy/distracting environment.
  • Work environment: Generally, an office-type position. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate in other situations. This is primarily a work-from-home position, with some travel to Corporate Office area as needed. Requires eligibility to work in the US and may require a background investigation or security clearance.

Benefits & conditions

  • Must complete DHS IT Security Awareness Training within 30 days of contract award and annually thereafter by October 31
  • Must complete Privacy at DHS: Protecting Personal Information training within 30 days of award and annually thereafter
  • Must sign DHS Rules of Behavior prior to accessing any DHS systems or sensitive information
  • No conflicts of interest with U.S. Government employment
  • Occasional off-hours work including evenings, weekends, or holidays may be required to meet task order requirements

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