Logistics Project Manager/Senior Finance Analyst - Army Audit Readiness Program

Job Description

ProSidian Consulting looking for an Army Audit Readiness Program (AARP) Logistics Project Manager/Senior Finance Analyst (Contingent) to participate in an Engagement for logistics program support for FORSCOM G-4 Army Audit Readiness Review and Compliance program for the FORSCOM Head Quarters (HQ), G-4, Supply, Maintenance and Contracting Division (SMC), at Fort Bragg, NC.  The successful candidate will work as a team to provide support that will establish a sound basis for current requirements and future concepts for conducting Army logistics within an ever-changing security environment. 

This includes the ability to  abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures and utilize the common office automation software for the creation and submissions of reports, presentations after action reviews, white papers, informational and decision briefs etc. to provide Logistics Supply, Maintenance and Contract Closeout Audit Readiness Compliance Support and Program Execution support for the U. S. Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) G-4  Logistics Programs that have direct equity subject to the Federal Entity’s (Army) Audit Readiness Program (AARP) priorities.

The AARP consists of three major priority areas which include: 

1. Statement of Budgetary Resources (G-4 equity: Contract Management),
2. Existence and Completeness (G-4 equity: Campaign on Property Accountability),
3. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems (G-4 equity: the Global Combat Support System – Army (GCSS-A) program).

Place of Performance:  The work to be performed under this contract will be accomplished at FORSCOM Head Quarters (HQ), G-4, Supply, Maintenance and Contracting Division (SMC), Fort Bragg, NC.

Scope: The Logistics Audit Readiness Review And Compliance Program is a FORSCOM G-4 initiative to establish the organizations audit readiness. Objectives include the following:

• Provide oversight and track program execution activities across FORSCOM subordinate units (CORPS and direct reporting units) for the: (GCSS-A), the Campaign on Property Accountability (Campaign On Property Accountability [COPA]) and the Contract Closeout Administrative Support Team.

• Ensure logistics internal controls, processes, procedures, activities, execution and documentation are in compliance with the Army Audit Readiness program’s mandate regarding mission critical assets.

• Monitor compliance, provide coordination for follow-on testing and evaluations and reviews, review after action reports, provide liaison support to the Army Audit Readiness teams during field and centralized testing, support implementation of corrective actions.  

The specific areas of consideration will include the following FORSCOM initiatives/programs: The fielding and implementation of the GCSS-A, Campaign On Property Accountability (COPA) Program, and the Contract Closeout Administrative Support Team.  The contracted support will include the actions required to execute the above listed FORSCOM G-4 programs and will also  include those actions to ensure that the programs are in compliance with the Army Audit Readiness program’s mandate regarding mission critical assets. 

This is a non-personal services contract to provide program execution support for FORSCOM G-4  Logistics Programs that have direct equity subject to the Army Audit Readiness Program (AARP) priorities.  Provide logistics program support for FORSCOM G-4 Army Audit Readiness Review and Compliance program including Program Execution Support For FORSCOM G-4 Army Audit Readiness Program (AARP) Logistics Programs Priorities. 

The ProSidian Contractor shall support FORSCOM (HQ FORSCOM G-4, CORPS) and Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) level logistics audit readiness compliance and execution of the GCSS-A fielding, training and life cycles support program.  The Campaign On Property Accountability (COPA) program and contract closeout administrative support efforts to ensure that the logistics internal controls, processes, procedures, activities, execution and documentation are in compliance with the Army Audit Readiness program’s mandate regarding mission critical assets.

The ProSidian Contractor shall monitor compliance with the army audit readiness activities, provide coordination and support for follow-on audit readiness activities, provide liaison support to the Army audit readiness teams during field level and centralized testing and support follow-on corrective actions and follow up reviews.  Program Manager (PM) work with an Alternate Program Manager (APM) to be responsible for the performance of the work under this contract. 

THE PROSIDIAN PROJECT MANAGER/SENIOR FINANCE ANALYST CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING TASKS:

• Provide support to HQ FORSCOM G-4, CORPS, and Direct Reporting Unit (DRU) level logistics audit readiness compliance and execution of the GCSS-A fielding, training and life cycles support program, the Campaign On Property Accountability (COPA) Program and contract closeout administrative support efforts to ensure that the logistics internal controls, processes, procedures, activities, execution and documentation are in compliance with the Army Audit Readiness program’s mandate regarding mission critical assets.
• Monitor compliance with the army audit readiness activities, provide coordination and support for follow-on audit readiness activities, provide liaison support to the Army audit readiness teams during field level and centralized testing and support follow-on corrective actions and follow up reviews.
• Plan, develop, and implement optimal procedures for completion of all associated administrative support tasks for the GCSS-A, Campaign On Property Accountability (COPA)  and contract closeout operations and provide program coordination for the, HQ FORSCOM Contract Close-Out Team.
• Isolate deficiencies, shortfalls and problem areas, coordinating with appropriate G4 Divisions and other FORSCOM staff offices for initiation and follow-up of corrective action.
• Provide a weekly status report to the COR via electronic mail or other expeditious means, or more frequently as dictated by urgency of the problem.
• Validate Certificate of Service (COS) labor hours on a weekly basis and explain any discrepancy. Should a significant discrepancy occur provide a detailed report to the COR.
• Monitor weekly production schedules for overall logistics audit readiness support activities.
• Develop internal methods and procedures to assure effective control for all contract closeout activities.
• Prepare and deliver technical and programmatic briefs/reports to the COR.
• Provide logistical/resource management and contract support for the review of FORSCOM prior year budget validation and closeout.
• Manage work flow for contracts closeout administration personnel.
• Review and approve analysis results for recommendation to Government KO.
• Assist in preparation of excel spreadsheets for contract closeout. Reviews contract closeout spreadsheets for accuracy against the various contract and financial documents.
• Create and updates presentations/reports of all FORSCOM financial and contracts de-obligation data utilizing office automation programs.
• Work with G8 and RM to resolve funding shortfalls and Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) payment issues.
• Attend working group meetings with Contracting and The ProSidian Contractor s to resolve closeout issues.
• Prepare and submit payment documents to Contracting for KO signature for transmittal to DFAS.
• Publish the contract un-liquidated obligations quarterly results and update as required between Updates.
• Secure receiving documents for invoices prior to submittal to Contracting.
• Assist with preparation and research analysis of financial documents for contract closeout.
• Request additional funding for contract closeouts and update/adjust invoice log/closeout log upon receipt of contract modification (MOD) or other documentation affecting the contract.

SPECIFIC PROJECT MANAGER/SENIOR FINANCE ANALYST TASKS ALSO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING

The ProSidian Contractor Shall Also Conduct The Following Tasks In Support Of The Global Combat Support System-Army (GCSS-A) Program:

• Track Wave I Supply Support Activity (SSA) data cleansing starting at D-300.
• Monitor monthly SSA back-ups, track and ensure that SSA submitted back up data files are submitted to the Enterprise Data Management Office (EDMO) starting at D-300, and the GCSS-A Program Manager (PM) at D-180 and on a monthly basis thereafter.
• Develop and maintain program status charts to include tracking Routing Identification Codes (RIC) within the D-300 time period, indentify logistics and financial errors by RIC and submitted back up data files.
• Track any EDMO GCSS-A system baseline changes for incorporation into the GCSS-A Wave II data conversion edits system.
• Develop tracking methods and processes to assist with GCSS-A Wave II data cleansing monitoring.
• Interact with various GCSS-A stakeholders such as EDMO of the Army’s Logistics Support Activity (LOGSA) and Mission Support Element G-4s on a weekly or as needed basis.
• Attend FORSCOM G4 GCSS-A Video teleconferences (VTC); assist with scheduling of VTCs and teleconferences as needed.

The ProSidian Contractor Shall Also Conduct The Following Tasks In Support Of The Campaign On Property Accountability (Campaign On Property Accountability [COPA]) Program:

• Track Found on Installation (FOI) items brought to record, redistributed unit items, installation excess turn-ins, all class VII sensitive and non-sensitive, all class II, IV, V, VIII, IX and all non-standard equipment.
• Track and maintain specific unit data of all command property accountability inspections, all Financial Liability Investigation of Property Lost (FLIPL) actions for both active Army and reserve components to include timeliness of completion and extended dollar amounts IAW AR 735-5.
• Track all information pertaining to lateral transfers, inventories, disposition requests and hand receipts including weapons, other sensitive items, cyclic inventories, battalion/brigade commander’s property accountability statements as specified in Execution Order (EXORD) 259-10.
• Track all training events conducted in support of the Campaign On Property Accountability (COPA), track Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 92Y personnel status within the command to include those slotted in a non 92Y MOS billet.

Qualifications

THE PROJECT MANAGER/SENIOR FINANCE ANALYST SHALL MEET OR EXCEED THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior customer-facing, federal government advisory experience at the agency level
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills (e.g., MS PowerPoint).
• Ability to pass government background check requirements. The ideal candidate: Must have or be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• IT budgeting and programming/ Accounting/finance expertise in an IT environment
• Experience at federal agency/department levels in requirements determination, costing, prioritization, budget formulation, budget execution, and reporting
• B.A. or B.S. degree in accounting, finance, business, or other related field
• At least 8 years of professional budget/financial related experience

Additional Information

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the “I Hire Military” Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina.  All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status. 

Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL" - be successful while doing things with the right way.  The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work. 

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