Management Consulting- Government Contracting- Senior Associate

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Job description

As a Management Consulting Senior Associate at RSM, you will work with businesses in diverse industries while managing staff to deliver projects on time, on budget and in line with client expectations. Working on numerous projects per year, you will not only work on delivering the projects and developing the staff, but also identify new opportunities to gain more work with each client. Working in a mutually respectful team environment helps our consultants perform at their best and advance their career and professional capabilities.

US Federal Government spends over $600B a year in goods and services. From traditional aerospace & defense, to vaccine development, technology R&D, and international aid. Federal government contracting touches nearly every business sector. In joining our growing Management Consulting practice focused on supporting Federal government contractors - you will have the opportunity work across business sectors and provide strategic business solutions to our wide client base across the US and internationally.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other relevant field required
• CPA/MBA preferred

Experience:

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in Federal Contracting including, but not limited to a degree of working knowledge of:
• Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and agency supplements
• Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• DFARS business systems - particularly Accounting, Estimating, Purchasing
• DCAA audit programs and associated internal control requirements
• Incurred Cost Submissions and Indirect Rate Complex cost allocating structure design and associated cost impacts
• Developing Forward Pricing Rates
• CASB Disclosure statement preparation
• GSA schedules and commercial pricing

License/Certifications:

• CPA is a plus

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to support client engagements and produce detailed oriented work product
• Solid business acumen
• Detailed oriented/ability to produce high quality work product
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills - including ability to synthesize detailed information to prepare executive level presentations and business report writing
• Excellent time management and organizational skills; including ability to prioritize tasks, meet project deadlines, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills and team oriented mentality;
• Must be a self-starter with strong desire to learn
• US citizenship required

Software:

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

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You want your next step to be the right one. You've worked hard to get where you are today. And now you're ready to use your unique skills, talents and personality to achieve great things. RSM is a place where you are valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for your accomplishments and potential. Working directly with clients, key decision makers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you'll move quickly along the learning curve and our clients will benefit from your fresh perspective.

Experience RSM US. Experience the power of being understood.

RSM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Job ID: req23496

Line of Business: Consulting Services

SubFunction: MC CFO Services

Job Type: FullTime

Req #: req23496

Location: McLean, VA US

Region: Southeast Region

Job Category: Business Consulting/Technology

Employment Type: Experienced

Degree Required: Bachelor

Travel: Yes