Overview: Abacus Technology, a well established and highly successful information technology strategy and services firm, is seeking a Senior Executive to manage and grow the firm’s U.S. DOD operations. Reporting directly to the President, this individual will work with other Senior Executives and Field Operations Managers throughout the U.S. to continue the firm’s 26+ years of success as a value-added government contracting firm.
Major Duties & Responsibilities: Overall responsibility is to lead the firm’s DOD information technology strategy and services business with the intent of optimizing contract performance and market growth. The firm’s primary focus within the DOD arena is U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army. Primary management responsibilities include:
- Personally interfacing with multilevel clients to ensure that their requirements are fully recognized and exceeded.
- Monitoring and directing all work activities to ensure that all contractual obligations, both financial and non-financial, are fully met.
- Continuously reviewing the cost and expenditures of programs to ensure that the financial goals and objectives of the firm are fully met.
Primary growth responsibilities include:
- Identifying viable new business opportunities within the DOD IT strategy and services arena.
- Collecting, reviewing, and evaluating market data necessary to qualify the validity and applicability of new business opportunities.
- Assembling qualified teaming partners to collectively pursue new business opportunities.
- Planning and writing quality management, technical, and past performance Federal government proposals on behalf of the firm.
Qualifications: 20+ years of recent experience working for a prominent and established contracting firm within the DOD marketplace. Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field from a nationally accredited and recognized academic college or university. Master’s degree highly desirable. Demonstrated experience in working, managing, and competitively winning large scale government contracting programs. Extensive knowledge of the DOD (i.e., U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army) IT strategy and services marketplace. Technical knowledge and literacy in information technology services and related technology tools, systems, standards, and trends. Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as proven relationship building skills. Experience with cyber security experience with the DOD community desired.
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Data Manager
Overview: Abacus Technology is in need of a Data Manager/Administrator to lead the creation of an enterprise-wide data management solution for the Energy Information Administration (EIA). This is a full-time position.
Major Duties & Responsibilities: Provide guidance and assistance in establishing an enterprise-wide data management/administration program within the agency. Work closely with client senior executives and management, as well as working groups, to develop a framework for data management and administration. Provide direction and guidance in developing and implementing strategies for improving data stewardship and management. Develop processes, procedures, and standards for data management. Create templates for data storage and administration.
Qualifications: 8+ years experience in data management. Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Must have experience with enterprise-wide data management systems, data administration, and enterprise architecture. Able to work closely with technical teams and have an impact in the development of system architecture. Comfortable effectively communicating with all levels of an organization. Regular visits to client site in Washington, DC required.
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Documentation Specialist
Overview: Abacus Technology is in need of a Documentation Specialist to write and edit survey processes and procedures based on staff interviews. This is a full-time position supporting the Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Major Duties & Responsibilities: Conduct data gathering sessions with EIA staff and other contractors to identify and document business rules associated with data edits and quality assurance. Organize information into understandable formats that can be reviewed and understood by non-technical staff. Ensure maintainability of information collected and documented.
Qualifications: 6-7 years experience in documentation and system analysis. Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Ability to document structured business rules, including rules currently undocumented and coded into existing systems. Familiarity with and able to support IT systems. Experience with statistical analysis a plus. Able to work independently, plan work activities, and track progress against those plans. Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail are essential.
Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Financial Analyst
Overview: Abacus Technology is in need of a Financial Analyst to provide support for cost analysis, budget analysis, and government regulations pertaining to finance.
Major Duties & Responsibilities: Provide financial analysis for existing contracts including firm fixed price, time and materials, and cost plus. Generate detailed financial analysis and reports for executive management. Work with senior analyst to develop cost modeling and revenue forecasting for the president. Assist in the development of pricing and cost analysis for proposal development efforts. Develop competitive analyses and price ranges for proposals.
Qualifications: 2-3 years experience in a financial analysis role. Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Experience developing financial reports or cost models. Experience working for a federal government contractor. Knowledge of SCA a plus. Must have solid communication skills.