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MANTECH is seeking a Finance Manager to support a Marine Corps Systems Command Contract, providing financial execution and analytical support for DoD contracts. The role involves developing spending plans, pricing proposals, and monthly financial reports, while working directly with the Account Owner and PMO. This fully remote position requires an active TS/SCI clearance and at least 5 years of DoD financial/budget analysis experience. The role is fast-paced and operationally complex, handling multiple contract types including FFP, CPFF, CPAF, T&M, and Managed Services.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to express my strong interest in the Finance Manager position at MANTECH supporting the Marine Corps Systems Command Contract. With over 5 years of experience in DoD financial and budget analysis, including active TS/SCI clearance, I am confident in my ability to provide accurate and comprehensive financial execution for your programs.
My expertise includes developing and managing Excel-based workbooks for funding, budgeting, and cost estimating, as well as supporting PMO operations with pricing proposals and month-end closing reports. I have worked with multiple contract types such as FFP, CPFF, and T&M, and I am proficient in PeopleSoft and Costpoint.
I am eager to bring my analytical and collaborative skills to MANTECH and contribute to your mission of shaping the future of defense. Thank you for considering my application.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
Sample interview questions
I have managed both Cost Plus and Firm Fixed Price contracts. For Cost Plus, I focus on tracking allowable costs and ensuring accurate billing. For FFP, I emphasize adherence to budget baselines and monitoring against spending plans. I prepare detailed variance analysis to ensure financial objectives are met.
First, I would analyze the root cause, whether it's underestimation, scope changes, or inefficiencies. Then I would present findings to the PMO and recommend corrective actions, such as re-forecasting, reducing discretionary spending, or adjusting the spending plan while ensuring compliance.
I strictly follow all security protocols and handle sensitive information on approved systems only. I avoid using unsecured networks and ensure any deliverables are processed in compliance with DoD security guidelines. I also stay updated on security training.
I start by gathering detailed cost inputs from technical and operational teams, then build a cost model that includes direct and indirect costs. I validate rates with corporate finance and ensure the proposal aligns with regulatory requirements and competitive benchmarks before final submission.
In a previous role, I automated a monthly reporting process using Excel macros that saved time and reduced errors. By streamlining data consolidation from multiple sources, I improved accuracy and allowed the team to analyze trends more quickly, which was well received by management.
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Description & Requirements
MANTECH is seeking a motivated, customer-oriented Finance Manager to help support our current Marine Corps Systems Command Contract in Stafford, VA. The successful candidate will work directly with the Account Owner and Program Management Office to ensure accurate, timely, and comprehensive financial execution of Department of Defense-based contracts to support multiple delivery vehicles in a fast-paced and operationally complex account.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provide programmatic and analytical support for the Program Management Office overseeing a Department of Defense contract in direct support of the United States Marine Corps.
Analyze the overall program and its constituent elements to assess current and emerging financial requirements. Track program process and control to baseline and maintain cost, schedule, performance and risk metrics as they pertain to established objectives.
Provide financial management expertise as well as development/maintenance of industry documentation and accounting artifacts, presentation/briefing materials, coordination and action item tracking, and general day-to-day support of programmatic activities.
Develop and maintain spending plans and manage the financial execution of various contract types, to include Firm Fix Price, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Cost Plus Award Fee, Time and Materials, and Managed Services contracts and track all execution metrics.
Develop detailed pricing proposals, rough orders of magnitude, and myriad other finance-related responses to government and MANTECH leadership requests for information.
Prepare monthly financial reports, detailing month end close results (i.e., comparisons of actual results versus budgeted and forecasted for Revenue, Profit, Days of Sales (DSO), and Indirect Rates) for contract deliverables and Program Manager review.
Assist in acquisitions, training PCAs and data entry.
Assist with all PeopleSoft and Costpoint upgrades, development, testing, and execution.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and at least 5 years of experience in DoD financial / budget analysis. Additional 2 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
Must have expertise in developing and managing Excel-based workbooks that account for, track, and maintain funding, budgeting, and cost estimating information.
Must have expertise in assisting a Program Management Office with financial management and operations tasks in support of a DoD contract.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office products
Knowledge of DoD/USMC business processes and support to operational best practices.
Clearance Required: Must have a current / active DoD Top Secret / SCI Clearance.
Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.
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