Program Manager - DCAA Financial Common Operating Picture

Redwood Strategy Group, Inc.
Fort Belvoir, VA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Federal defense professionals with project management experience and audit readiness expertise will find this role in financial process optimization and digital transformation at Fort Belvoir, VA, a key part of DCAA's FCOP initiative.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with federal defense experience and a track record in audit readiness and financial process optimization
    — “federal or Department of Defense environment”
  • Individuals who have led cross-functional teams and engaged with senior government stakeholders
    — “Ability to engage with senior government stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams”
  • Professionals skilled in business automation and data analytics, with a focus on financial reporting
    — “Expertise in business process automation, advanced analytics, and dashboard/reporting development”

Things to consider

  • US citizenship is mandatory, with no dual or triple citizenship permitted
    — “US citizenship required (dual/triple citizenship not permitted)”
  • Security clearance is a key requirement, with IT III or higher needed
    — “Ability to obtain and maintain IT III clearance (or higher)”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in federal financial compliance and audit readiness in your resume and interviews
    — “Ensure timely submission of all required status reports (bi-weekly and monthly)”
  • Emphasize your background in leading teams and mentoring personnel for effective program management
    — “Lead, mentor, and support program team, fostering engagement, accountability, and professional development”
  • Showcase your ability to implement automation and data analytics solutions in financial processes
    — “Support the development and implementation of process automation and data analytics tools”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Ensure successful execution of program tasks and deliverables
  • Maintain compliance with federal contract requirements
  • Identify opportunities to modernize workflows
  • Support the development and implementation of process automation and data analytics tools
Typical background
Experience in program management for federal government projectsExperience in financial process optimization and automation

Skills & requirements

Required

Program And Project Success ManagementFinancial And Asset ManagementContractual Business ManagementProcess Automation And Data Analytics Tool DevelopmentAudit Readiness And Effective Audit ResponseGovernment-furnished Equipment, Inventory, And Property Accountability ManagementTimely Submission Of Status Reports And Training Materials

Preferred

Modernize WorkflowsIntroduce Best Practices In Analytics, Automation, And Data Integrity

Stack & domain

Financial ManagementProject ExecutionAudit ReadinessProcess AutomationData AnalyticsLeadershipMentoringTeamworkDefenseFederal GovernmentFinancial Oversight

About the role

Original posting from Redwood Strategy Group, Inc. via Lever

Redwood Strategy Group (RSG) is a minority owned, Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) founded on over 17 years of thought-to-action leadership supporting military departments, Department of Defense, and agencies across the U.S. Federal Government with transformation, strategy, and operations. At RSG, we are committed to our company foundation - our employees. The minute you start working here, you become an integral part of our team, our future, and you will play a key role in the continued growth of our company.

Innovative Solutions. Cultivated Talent. Accelerative Success.

Redwood Strategy Group is seeking a Program Manager to lead the Defense Contract Audit Agency’s (DCAA) Financial Common Operating Picture (FCOP) Phase III initiative. This key role will drive program and project success, with a primary focus on financial and asset management, project execution, audit readiness, and the enhancement of business procedures and reporting. The program supports audit readiness, financial data integrity, and digital transformation across the DCAA enterprise, helping to build and maintain an accurate, reliable, timely, and auditable financial environment. 

Our client is a specialized management consulting firm that engages experienced professionals and consultants to support the federal government with strategic project execution, financial process optimization, automation, and advanced data analytics. Through innovative solutions, they develop and implement strategies to optimize operations for defense and federal agencies, delivering critical improvements to financial oversight and operational effectiveness. 

Key Responsibilities 

The Program Manager is responsible for the overall success of assigned programs and projects, with a strong focus on financial and asset management. This includes overseeing project execution and staffing, managing contractual business aspects, and developing/implementing key business procedures like property accountability and inventory control. The role provides consulting support across financial domains, including budgeting and financial analysis, and ensures the program's audit readiness and effective audit response. 

Additional program-specific responsibilities as required by the client include: 

  • Oversee and ensure the successful execution of the program tasks and deliverable in alignment with the contract.
  • Maintain compliance with the federal contract requirements, including management of all project documentation and deliverables.
  • Identify opportunities to modernize workflows and introduce best practices in analytics, automation, and data integrity.
  • Lead and attend recurring meetings with DCAA stakeholders; capture and submit meeting minutes as required. 
  • Support the development and implementation of process automation and data analytics tools to enhance financial reporting and decision-making. 
  • Oversee the quality and consistency of all deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with DCAA expectations.
  • Manage and report on government-furnished equipment, inventory, and property accountability in accordance with contract requirements. 
  • Ensure timely submission of all required status reports (bi-weekly and monthly), training materials, and other program deliverables. 
  • Maintain and support audit readiness, including preparation for and response to audits. 
  • Lead, mentor, and support program team, fostering engagement, accountability, and professional development
  • Set clear expectations, monitor performance, assign tasks, and provide feedback
  • Continuously assess program operations to identify efficiency opportunities and implement process improvements
  • Foster a culture of compliance, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement within the program team. 
  • Ensure all personnel meet required security, citizenship, and clearance requirements. 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree 
  • More than 10 years of demonstrated experience in program or project management in a federal or Department of Defense environment 
  • US citizenship required (dual/triple citizenship not permitted) 
  • Ability to obtain and maintain IT III clearance (or higher) 

Key Skills and Competencies:

  • Experience with DCAA programs, systems, or financial management processes 
  • Expertise in business process automation, advanced analytics, and dashboard/reporting development 
  • Ability to engage with senior government stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams 
  • Familiarity with federal contract compliance and audit readiness requirements 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills 

Clearance:

  • Public Trust required, Secret or above preferred

Compensation:

Position is based on education and years of experience beyond minimum qualifications as well as internal equity.

By submitting my application, I declare that all the above information is correct and accurate.

RSG offers a first-class total rewards package that includes competitive salaries, medical, dental and life insurance plans, 401k matching, generous leave programs, tuition reimbursement, professional development; and more!

RSG is an equal opportunity employer/veteran/disability/41 CFR 60-1.4. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or RSG policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability, religious observances, or other designated areas as defined by law will be considered in accordance with applicable law and RSG policy.

Source: Redwood Strategy Group, Inc. careers (Lever)

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