SPECIALIST - SR. SPECIALIST - Program Management Office at 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.