Financial Specialist
Company: George Mason University
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: April 21, 2024
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Job Description:
RPRC Financial Specialist - Office of the Dean The George Mason
University Office of the Dean, within the College of Engineering
and Computing (CEC), invites applications for a Financial
Specialist. George Mason University has a strong institutional
commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its
faculty and staff, and strongly encourages candidates to apply who
will enrich Mason's academic and culturally inclusive environment.
About the Position: The successful candidate will support the
research efforts of the Rapid Prototyping Research Center (RPRC) in
the College of Engineering and Computing; will provide financial
analysis, budgeting, fiscal operations, and financial reporting in
support of the RPRC activity; and will have a dual reporting
structure to both the CEC Chief Business Officer and RPRC Director.
About the Department: The Chief Business Officer provides
supervision and oversight of CEC's financial planning and
management, research administration functions, human resources and
IT functions. The Chief Business Officer also plays a central role
in the collaboration and process improvement, and strategic
planning processes for CEC. The Rapid Prototyping Research Center
(RPRC) focuses on providing its Department of Defense (DOD)
sponsors a unique perspective on rapid prototyping that aligns with
Section 804 in the Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization
Act. Specifically, rather than developing a new system to satisfy
intractable problems on the battlefield, RPRC integrates new
technology into existing infrastructure. This unique approach
reduces acquisition costs since the sustainment tail is in place.
It also reduces the time to field intractable solutions to the
battlefield from 10-14 years down to 1-3 years, and provides
assurance that the prototype involved is integrated with the latest
technology; not dated technology due to lengthy acquisition
delivery timelines. Responsibilities: Fiscal Operations In
partnership with CEC Research Administrator and RPRC Portfolio
Managers, ensures proper labor allocations for RPRC faculty and
staff between projects and indirect funding sources; Assist with
reviewing and approving financial transactions such as purchase
card transactions, travel reimbursement requests, and purchase
order requisitions; and Ensure RPRC fixed assets are properly
inventoried, asset tagged and safeguarded in accordance with
University policies and procedures. Proposal Budget Development
Work with PI to create budgets and budget justifications that
accurately reflect the effort and resource commitments of each
proposal; Verify subcontractor cost proposals are complete,
accurate, and in accordance with costing guidance; Review budgets
with PI to ensure adequate funding request is made for the project
and that appropriate F&A rate are applied, fiscal and
operational aspects of projects are clarified; and Bring potential
administrative concerns (F&A distribution, cost-sharing,
allowable or unallowable cost considerations) to the attention of
the CEC Director of Research Administration for resolution.
Financial Reporting Prepare Monthly Financial Report for RPRC that
includes both sponsored research activity as well as center
operation costs funded through indirect funding sources; Provided
analysis of RPRC Financial performance to RPRC and CEC leadership
teams on a quarterly basis; and Assist Senior Research Portfolio
Managers with monthly portfolio financial summaries consisting of
all government contract and subcontract modifications, funding
increments, expenditures, and financial burn rates for all
projects. Forecasting & Model Development Develop annual forecast
of RPRC financial activity (both direct and indirect costs) on a
quarterly basis and shares analysis of projected financial health
of RPRC to leadership team; and Assist RPRC Management team in
ensuring adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate
records of expenditures, directing preparation of expenditure
projections, supports submitting timely requests for additional
funding to the government. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's
degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; or a
combination of education and experience; Security Clearance or the
ability to obtain one; Prior experience with budget development and
analysis of costing data; Prior experience synthesizing large
amounts of data into easily understood financial reports;
Experience with developing forecast and business models; Applicable
knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal
Acquisition Regulations (DFAR) Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance; Proficient communication skills
(written and verbal); Advanced MS Office skills in word processing,
excel and PowerPoint; Prior experience with budgeting and financial
systems or software; Prior experience maintaining harmonious
working relationships with a population of diverse individuals; and
Prior experience maintaining confidentiality. Preferred
Qualifications: Prior experience with supporting sponsored research
and conducting costing analysis; and Previous experience working in
the areas below: Working as a budget or financial analyst with
multi-million-dollar budgets; Aligning resources with strategic
priorities and forecasting future needs; Interacting with high
level executives providing visioning to their budget; and
Interpreting and enforcing policies and procedures. A Force for
Innovation in the Heart of Northern Virginia's Technology Corridor
The College of Engineering and Computing at George Mason University
is comprised of the Volgenau School of Engineering and a new School
of Computing. The College is a fast-growing force for innovation in
research and education. Ranked nationally in the top 100 in both
undergraduate and graduate education, the College boasts more than
9,100 students in 37 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree
programs, including several first-in-the-nation offerings. Of the
271 full-time faculty who comprise the College, 91 are tenured, 59
are tenure-track, 89 are instructional faculty, and 32 are research
faculty. As part of a nationally ranked research university, its
research teams expended $75 million in sponsored research awards in
the past year and has projects with over $400 million in current
and anticipated awards. The College stands out for its leading
research in areas such as artificial intelligence, data analytics
engineering, cybersecurity engineering, biomedical imaging and
devices, community-based healthcare, autonomous systems, 5G/Next G
communications, systems architectures, computational biomedicine,
advanced materials and manufacturing, sustainable infrastructure,
and more. The College encourages multidisciplinary research and
provides ample opportunity for faculty to work with other
disciplines. George Mason University is the largest and most
diverse public research university in Virginia, with an enrollment
of over 39,000 students studying in over 200 degree programs. Mason
is an innovative, entrepreneurial institution with national
distinction in a range of academic fields. It was classified as an
R1 research institution in 2016 by the Carnegie Classifications of
Institutes of Higher Education. Mason has campuses in Fairfax,
Arlington, and Prince William. Its proximity to Washington, D.C.
provides unmatched geographical access to a number of federal
agencies and national laboratories. Northern Virginia is also home
to one of the largest concentrations of high-tech firms in the
nation, providing excellent opportunities for interaction with
industry. The region is consistently rated as being among the best
places to live in the country, and has an outstanding local public
school system. In conjunction with Amazon's decision to establish a
second headquarters in Northern Virginia, the Commonwealth of
Virginia announced a multi-year plan to invest in the growth of
degree programs in computing. George Mason University has committed
to accelerate its plans to grow its capacity in computing and
high-tech fields. Among the exciting initiatives being undertaken
by the university are the launch of the Institute for Digital
InnovAtion, a university think tank and incubator to serve the
digital economy, and the expansion of its Arlington Campus with a
planned 400,000 square foot building that will house the new
Institute for Digital InnovAtion. These initiatives reflect
hundreds of millions of dollars in new investment by Mason that
will rapidly elevate the university's already leading national
position in computing and related areas. Special Instructions to
Applicants For full consideration, applicants must complete the
online application at jobs.gmu.edu/ for position number 03179Z ;
and attach a cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional
references with contact information. Full consideration will apply
to applicants who submit their completed application by May 3,
2022; however, review of applications will continue until the
position is filled. George Mason University is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting
inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic
protected by law. Employment Type: Full Time Bonus/Commission:
No
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