Redwood Strategy Group (RSG) is a minority owned, Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) founded on over 17 years of thought-to-action leadership supporting military departments, Department of Defense, and agencies across the U.S. Federal Government with transformation, strategy, and operations. At RSG, we are committed to our company foundation - our employees. The minute you start working here, you become an integral part of our team, our future, and you will play a key role in the continued growth of our company.
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Redwood Strategy Group is seeking an experienced Program and Budget Support Senior Consultant to provide program and financial management support within the Department of Defense, with a strong focus on financial data analysis, reporting, and system integration. Responsibilities include reprogramming and funds transfers, data collection and integration, development of reports and briefings, reconciliation of financial information, and support for financial execution.
This role works extensively with the DoD Advanced Analytics (Advana) platform and supports PPBE processes through financial analysis, visualization, and the development of executive-level dashboards using Power BI. Additional responsibilities include coordinating RFIs, supporting audits, and assisting with congressional reporting. The position is onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia and requires an active Secret clearance or higher.
Redwood Strategy Group is a specialized management consulting firm that supports the federal government with program execution, financial management, analytics, and budget operations across the Department of Defense. Through their work with senior leadership and mission teams, they provide support for financial reporting, data integration, and enterprise-level decision-making for military departments and defense agencies.
Key Responsibilities
-Prepare and review reprogramming and funds transfer actions within DoD
-Provide support with the collection, integration, analysis, and visualization of financial data, including data calls and the development of reports, briefings, and dashboards
-Support the submission quality check process for all financial information and coordinate with agencies to resolve data discrepancies
-Review monthly financial data; monitor, reconcile, and report data against plans, forecasts, and budget targets to perform analysis and generate summary and detail reports and executive-level information papers
-Perform support and analysis activities to document financial execution for budget accounts overseen by OUSD(C) and design and test financial data integration into the DoD Advanced Analytics (Advana) platform
-Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reporting solutions to support leadership decision-making
-Assist with the distribution and consolidation of Requests for Information (RFIs) from internal and external organizations
-Assist with the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), manage budget exhibit printing, and support ongoing PPBE reform efforts
-Provide support in compiling data and information for audit closure and timely submission of congressional reports
Qualifications
Willingness to work onsite at the Pentagon daily
Active Secret clearance or higher
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 10 years supporting DoD major systems or programs
At least 3 years of experience in DoD financial management analytics and reconciliations, including PPBE experience
Demonstrated proficiency with Advana, PowerBI Dashboards, and Data
Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work extensively with financial data
Demonstrated experience translating business requirements into technical requirements
Demonstrated experience preparing professional briefing books, reports, and visual analytics products
Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects across multiple customers
Demonstrated experience working directly with customers
Excellent writing skills with the ability to produce quality written products under tight deadlines
Outstanding communication skills to collaborate across DoD organizations
Preferred Qualifications
Expert knowledge of Defense Budget Systems, including Budget to Appropriation (B2A)/Enterprise Funds Distribution (EFD), MAX A-11 Information System, and Standard Data Collection System (SDCS)
Demonstrated proficiency with multi-media development applications
Demonstrated proficiency with state-of-the-art analytics and data visualization tools
Demonstrated proficiency with accounting reports including AR (M) 1002, AR (M) 725, and SF 133
Demonstrated federal agency experience, with OMB and/or Congressional experience highly preferred
Extensive experience translating stakeholder requirements into executable solutions
Experience formulating long-range budgetary requirements based on established policies and concepts
Federal or DoD budget experience
Clearance
Interim Secret or above
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RSG offers a first-class total rewards package that includes competitive salaries, medical, dental and life insurance plans, 401k matching, generous leave programs, tuition reimbursement, professional development; and more!
RSG is an equal opportunity employer/veteran/disability/41 CFR 60-1.4. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or RSG policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability, religious observances, or other designated areas as defined by law will be considered in accordance with applicable law and RSG policy.
