Business Operations Specialist

Transform technology into opportunity as a Business Operations Specialist. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most while you build valuable skills that will help you in your career. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

GDIT’s success depends on a Business Operations Specialist to support analyses for program staff disciplines, such as business operations, human resources, publications and graphics, quality assurance, technical editing, and program administration for one of our federal customers in the DC metropolitan area.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to personnel functions, labor and cost reporting, document editing, process quality control, and pricing.  Possesses general administrative and clerical abilities such as typing, scheduling, filing, timekeeping, presentation preparation, database entry, forms processing, and tracking and management of documentation. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for the successful completion of all financial management, contract, subcontract, procurement, quality control, and human resource and administrative activities related to the contract.  Reports to the Program Director but must be able to work independently.  Must possess a thorough knowledge of Government contracting provisions and constraints.  

HOW THE BUSINESS OPERATIONS SPECIALIST WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:  

• Performs complex evaluations of existing procedures, processes, techniques, models, and/or systems to resolve contractual issues and increase program efficiency 
• Coordinates task order changes, including, but not limited to, proposal pricing, scheduling, and budgeting 
• Assumes responsibility for Government-compliant invoicing and labor reporting 
• Develop studies and prepare charts, tables, and graphs to assist in analyzing problems 
• Manages financial analysis and preparation of monthly reports 
• Provides daily supervision and direction to the Business Operations Staff 
• Ensures task order, work assignment, work breakdown structures, and necessary levels of associated program reporting are established and maintained for each contract year Manages human resources processes and functions 
• Manages timekeeping, Resource Accounting System (RAS) reporting, and cost reporting processes and functions 
• Manage contractual functions such as contract certifications, implementation of contract changes, resolution of contractual issues, and accurate interpretation of contract terms and conditions 
• Manages procurement and subcontract processes and functions 
• Performs personnel and security/access functions such as processing new hires and departing employees, conducting orientation, benefits administration, issuing badges, processing applicable forms for networks and buildings access, ensuring contractors have proper clearance, scheduling finger printing, etc. 
• Performs cost and schedule analysis 
• Provides input to invoicing, financial reports, and procurement and subcontracts processes 
• Assists with pricing of task orders, work assignments, and proposed changes. 
• Prepares presentations, publications, and graphics 
• Manages quality control, quality assurance, and software process improvement (SPI) processes and functions 
• Assists with inventory and facilities control 
• Assists with technical and non-technical documentation editing and control 
• Performs basic functions, such as timekeeping, standard publications and graphics generation, ordering supplies, maintaining schedules
• Assists business operations, human resources, and other program staff functions with database maintenance and reports generation 
• Performs forms generation and processing, including security forms, human resources forms, purchase requisitions, travel forms
• Assists program management with a variety of office management and administrative tasks 
• Possesses superior oral and written communications skills to clearly and effectively convey issues, reports, and other deliverables to SSA counterparts. 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Masters’ degree or higher
• 6+ years’ experience managing contracts and/or program in a Federal IT or IT Acquisition environment, including experience in emerging technologies or Project Management Professional (PMP) or Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC P/PM)
• 6+ years’ experience with statement of work (SOW), contract monitoring (invoicing, obligations and expenditures), contract and program compliance, facilitating meetings, managing subcontractor performance and strong communication skills.
• Strong experience with project management tools, such as Microsoft project or Broadcom Clarity PPM. Skilled in Microsoft suite of Products, Word, PowerPoint, Excel

LOCATION: Hybrid (Periodic on-site support and customer meetings in Woodlawn, MD)

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays