Manager – Finance and Administration

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Job Description

• Oversees the development of cost and pricing proposals for procurements; develops pricing strategy and conducts cost negotiations for contracts and work orders; provides assistance and cooperation to the headquarters with government audits.
• Develops the office budget in conjunction with the designated local manager.
• Manages the office’s financial issues including compliance with budget and contractual requirements, financial reporting and review, approval of invoices and coordination with the headquarters accounting function for payment processing and invoice development.
• Develops, manages, and monitors unit’s operating budget.
• Reviews and negotiates terms and conditions of solicitations, teaming agreements, contracts, subcontracts and other agreements.
• Manages post-award contract administration and closeout.
• Oversees a procurement function to ensure compliance with contractual terms and government regulations consistent with policies and procedures and government requirements, as required.
• Assists in the resolution of subcontract issues, if required.
• Advises office’s management and staff with regard to contractual, cost estimating and pricing, procurement and financial issues.
• Manages the day to day activity of staff.
• Provides feedback on performance issues appraisals.
• Manages the development and training of staff.
• Approves paid time off (PTO) requests and ensures human resources policies are followed.
• Provides administrative support to the unit’s management and staff in appropriate areas of expertise.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills & Abilities

Ability to interact with senior leadership as well as all levels of staff. Requires excellent verbal and written skills. Requires the ability to oversee the concurrent preparation of complex projects involving close attention to detail, coordination with
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree. 10 years of related experience with at least 2 of those years in a supervisory or management capacity. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Amount of Travel Required

20% - 40%
Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.
Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.
Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.
Visa Sponsorship Available

No - We are not open to sponsoring for this position
Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith. CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.