Job Summary:

The Industry Specialty Services Associate provides partners with managers and senior associates on client projects including financial analysis, regulatory research, and interpretation.

Job Duties:

• Conducts cost analysis, including cost estimates, for government contract proposals. Summarizes finding and presents to managers and senior associates
• Prepares cost models in Excel or Access to determine rate structures for the clients
• Researches Federal procurement issues to support recommendations to clients on how to proceed on a government contract work
• Provides strong written work products, including alternative cost models and presentations, to support client projects- Aids in firm development activities and other marketing initiatives including but not limited to attending trade shows, networking, developing internal and external practice development opportunities and identifying cross servicing opportunities
• Applies principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions for client engagements
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or other relevant field required

Experience:

• Prior work experience in related field preferred

License/Certifications:

• N/A

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, specifically business / report writing
• Strong analytical and basic research skills
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• US citizenship required

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $55,000 - $100,000

New York City/ Valhalla Range: $72,000 - $78,000

Washington Range: $55,000 - $100,000

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