Demand Forecast Senior Manager - Public Sector, Intel

Job Summary:

BDO is seeking a senior manager level professional to do demand forecast analysis for Intelligence Community (IC) Agencies. This role involves developing and implementing a demand forecast capability to be performed on at least a semi-annual basis in addition to analyzing and forecasting demand trends. They will also be responsible for answering urgent taskers requesting group specific information.

Job Duties:

•    Transforms raw financial data into clear, digestible reports for analysis and presentation
•    Creates excel analysis files from scratch, rather than modifying or updating pre-existing templates
•    Interprets management requests and autonomously develop relevant financial reports
•    Delivers a full range of services that uses their educational background, experience, and organizational skills while serving BDO’s dynamic public sector client base
•    Supports or leads task areas while coordinating closely with engagement team management and client leadership on strategy, planning, execution, status, and review processes
•    Supports clients with key financial and budgetary, information technology, and operational transformation initiatives
•    Adapts to a changing client environment while meeting client expectations
•    Manages priorities and works effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion. Supports multiple efforts through flexible multi-task coordination
•    Provides summary recommendations to team leadership regarding assigned work stream
•    Applies fundamental industry knowledge and standards to support client reviews, improvements, and/or implementations
•    Communicates and maintains relationships with key client personnel to ensure shared understanding of business processes, operations, and functions
•    Prepares presentations, briefings, and actively participates in client meetings and day-to-day interactions
•    Communicates with team management through effective status reporting and demonstrates ownership and accountability for assigned task areas and work products
•    Establishes professional rapport with clients and other organizations
•    Evaluates work products for technical accuracy, deliverable quality, and overall value to the client
•    Attends relevant training, business seminars, and/or conferences to stay current with technical skills that align with client’s needs and changes in the industry
•    Research industry and market trends and develop presentations and materials in support of potential firm initiatives
•    Cultivates growth of existing and new business
•    Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:
•    May supervise the day-to-day workload of Public Sector direct reports related to client projects, business development, and other activities, including maintaining team productivity and review of work products
•    Evaluates the performance of any Public Sector direct reports and assist in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development
•    Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes the annual performance evaluation for Public Sector staff as appropriate
•    Serves as a mentor / career advisor to Public Sector staff as appropriate

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education
•    Bachelor’s Degree, required; focus in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance, preferred 
•    Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance, preferred

Experience
•    Eight (8) or more years of accounting, finance, business, or management experience, required 
•    Experience leading financial planning, budgeting, or accounting roles, required
•    Twelve (12) or more years of accounting, finance, business, or management experience, preferred
•    Experience with working capital fund or other federal working capital funds, preferred
•    Experience with business process improvement methodologies, preferred
•    Progressive experience in managing or leading firm initiatives, client project activities, and/or staff, preferred
•    Experience working with and briefing senior program managers or leaders, preferred 
•    Public speaking and/or training experience, preferred
•    Strong business acumen, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s)
•    Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance, required

Software
•    Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suites, required
•    Advanced proficiency in the use of Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, raw data manipulation), required

Language(s)
•    N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
•    Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels within the client organization and in the firm 
•    Ability to analyze, collect, and normalize historical data, including review of product/service demand pricing
•    Ability to research demand shifts and economic indicators and adjust forecasts accordingly
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
•    Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team environment and with a customer service focus 
•    Ability to follow instructions as directed 
•    Superior organizational skills required with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
•    Detail oriented with in-depth knowledge and application of English grammar and ability to proofread all written materials including proposals, pitches, presentations, etc.
 

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.

National Range: $180,000 - $220,000
Maryland Range: $180,000 - $220,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $180,000 - $220,000