COMPANY OVERVIEW:

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

SPECIFIC JOB DESCRIPTION:

ANSER is seeking an Office Administrator/ Project Control/Financial Analyst with the ability to assist complex, fast-paced programs.

Specific Tasks: This position will administer a variety of activities in the Colorado Springs office including but not limited to:

• Build, maintain, and manage project baselines and forecasts (Estimates-to-Complete/Estimates-at-Completion)
• Generate financial status reports and/or charts to meet contractual financial reporting requirements (e.g. monthly status report, monthly invoice supplemental' s, etc.)
• Advise program manager (PM) of project financial status as compared to various baseline expectations
• Monitor project performance to ensure accuracy of revenue and costs
• Assist in the invoice approval process by reviewing project and subcontractor invoices and recommending corrective actions when necessary
• Advise program managers how different operational decisions and forecast scenarios can affect contract revenue, profit, subcontractor funding, and backlog on projects
• Understand contract requirements as discussed at internal kick-off meeting; validate resulting project setup.
• Assist in developing standard templates, reports and processes
• Perform ad hoc reports and analysis as required
• Recommend process improvement, research and implement automation where possible to improve team effectiveness, speed and accuracy of reporting.
• Acts as a liaison between operations and other administrative support organizations on financial issues.
• apply detailed joint travel regulation knowledge to develop accurate travel estimates while ensuring the compliance of expenses generated by multiple teams operating in multiple CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• Work with multiple stakeholders to reconcile cost/expense discrepancies, ensure travel budget adherence, respond to contract cost audits and help facilitate contract set up and execution

Contract deliverables: ensure monthly contract deliverables are of high quality, are highly accurate and submitted on time.

Office administration: coordinate with Finance, Payroll, IT and Human Resources personnel to ensure corporate requirements are achieved and to support internal office operations (e.g., computer/server functionality).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree plus a few years’ of relevant professional experience.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field, and a minimum of 3 years relevant experience
• Demonstrate familiarity with FAR, DFAR, CFR, and OMB Circulars
• Must have advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrate familiarity with pricing under both acquisition and assistance instruments
• Robust multi-tasking skills, organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail and accuracy under time pressure and on short deadlines
• Ability and willingness to conduct research, handle routine tasks, as well as the problem-solving and resourcefulness for more complex and substantive work
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Pay Range: $60,000 to $70,000; based on qualifications
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s specific combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific requirements like security clearance.

DISCLAIMER:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail Recruiting@anser.org.

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.