10 accounting jobs found in Fort Meade, MD

As a Finance and Accounting Analyst at the NSA, you will process financial transactions to include computing entitlements such as pay, travel and contractor invoices. Responsibilities of a Finance and Accounting Analyst include, but are not limited to: - Preparing vouchers to authorize payment - Issuing checks or Electronic Funds Transfer payments - Posting certified execution documents to the NSA Finance and Accounting system - Analyzing financial transactions - Certifying availability and accountability of funds as well as entitlement for payment of claims and invoices - Preparing and certifying periodic reports on the status of appropriated funds Strong preference given to applicants with a major in Finance or Accounting. The National Security Agency employs a wide variety of business professionals who play a critical role in protecting our nation's security every day. The Audit, Accounting and Financial Services organization is responsible for all facets...

As an Accountant at the NSA, you will be instrumental in administering and potentially remediating a wide array of critical accounting work streams, using the PeopleSoft financial system. Responsibilities of an Accountant include, but are not limited to: - Authorizing, recording, classifying, and summarizing economic events - Recording and analyzing complex non-routine transactions - Monitoring financial systems operations for legal compliance and internal control purposes - Preparing reports on financial status and operations for external oversight authorities - Using managerial accounting systems to help decision makers manage cost and measure performance - Recording, evaluating, and remediating general property, plant, and equipment *Please note that 24 semester credit hours in accounting is required to be considered for this position and will be validated during the hiring process. Applicants are strongly encouraged to upload their transcripts.*...

As a Business Technologist, you will perform predictive and prescriptive data analyses to enable decision making by senior NSA leaders. Business Technologist responsibilities include: - Employing some combination (2 or more) of analysis, computer science, mathematics, and software engineering skills to devise strategies for extracting meaning and value from large datasets. - Through analytic modeling, scripting, and/or programming, develop and implement qualitative and quantitative methods for characterizing large datasets in various states of organization, cleanliness and structure. - Reviewing the nature and quality of cost data sources and evaluate their relevance to analyses; recommending action for improvement and use of sources. - Translating practical mission needs and analytic questions related to large datasets into technical requirements and, conversely, assist others with drawing appropriate conclusions from the analysis of such data. - Effectively...

NSA is looking for Contracting Specialists who can administer and manage contracts. As a Contracting Specialist administering contracts, responsibilities include: - Designing acquisition strategies to meet the government's needs through the most appropriate contracting method - Conducting market research - Preparing and issuing Requests for Proposal (RFP) and Requests for Quote (RFQ) - Evaluating proposals from potential contractors/vendors - Negotiating contract terms with selected contractors/vendors - Evaluating procurements to ensure compliance with funding, legal, and program requirements - Preparing and awarding contracts with supporting documentation in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations and NSA policy - Administering contracts to include issuing modifications, and monitoring performance, and ensuring payment is issued - Solving complex and unique challenges that arise throughout the life of a contract - Interfacing with various...

As a Budget Analyst at the NSA, you will be instrumental in building and managing resources for multiple years and producing financial reports. Applicants with prior DoD/IC experience and Program Build experience to include interpreting fiscal guidance from ODNI and OMB are preferred. For entry level applicants, experience or knowledge of HR and/or manpower is a plus. Budget Analysts cover a variety of responsibilities that include, but are not limited to: - Planning, programming, budgeting and execution process, the congressional budgetary processes, and DoD/IC-specific budget practices - Analyzing financial, performance, and requirements data for business decision making - Using financial principles to identify trends in data - Justifying the resources (manpower and funding) to support the strategic plans of the President, DoD, Intelligence Community, and the NSA - Advising NSA/CSS elements in the preparation, negotiation, coordination, approval, and termination of all...

As a Contracting Specialist at NSA, responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Designing acquisition strategies to meet the government's needs through the most appropriate contracting method - Conducting market research - Preparing and issuing Requests for Proposal (RFP) and Requests for Quote (RFQ) - Evaluating proposals from potential contractors/vendors - Negotiating contract terms with selected contractors/vendors - Evaluating procurements to ensure compliance with funding, legal, and program requirements - Preparing and awarding contracts with supporting documentation in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations and NSA policy - Administering contracts to include issuing modifications, monitoring performance, and ensuring payment is issued - Solving complex and unique challenges that arise throughout the life of a contract - Implementing best practices and processes - Communicating program successes and issues with...

From managing funding invested in workforce training to overseeing development of the most innovative and classified technologies, program managers maximize the impact of every dollar by guiding programs to succeed. Duties may include: - Establishing and managing cost, schedule and performance baselines for acquisition programs and has experience in tracking program milestones. - Implementing best practices and processes to track progress of services and development of capabilities in terms of defined cost, schedule, and performance outcomes. - Adjusting priorities and resource allocation based upon objective program performance data. - Providing data-driven metrics and analysis to support forward-looking decision-making. - Establishing governance processes for program and related reviews. - Overseeing testing that satisfies Department of Defense/Director of National Intelligence/Industry guidelines while demonstrating that an acceptable level of customer...

As a Business Consultant, you will perform predictive and prescriptive data analyses to enable decision making by senior NSA leaders. Business Consultant responsibilities include: - Evaluating the nature and quality of cost data sources and their relevance to analyses; recommending improvements to and use of data sources. - Devising strategies for extracting meaning and value from requirements documentation and/or large datasets. - Translating practical mission needs and analytic questions related to large datasets into technical requirements. - Employing analytic tools, templates, and processes to provide management with viable alternatives for informed decision-making, including, but not limited to, trend and forecast analysis, cost analysis, and gap analysis. - Supporting strategic business planning and decision-making, to include drawing appropriate conclusions, from detailed, data-based analyses. - Effectively communicating complex technical information and analysis through...

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducts oversight of the NSA mission. Within the OIG, the Audit branch performs independent audits and related reviews of Agency programs and operations in accordance with government auditing standards, designed to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards and to improve the Agency's efficiency and effectiveness. Description of Position(s) The Audit branch has three functions: Financial, Performance, Cyber/IT. Auditor (Financial) As an Auditor in the Financial branch, you will be part of a team that oversees and conducts audits of NSA's Financial Statements and related financial activities. Responsibilities of Auditors working in the Financial branch include: - Assisting in the performance of complex and comprehensive audits of NSA financial statements and NSA financial operations - Overseeing the planning and execution of financial audits contracted to an independent public accounting firm to perform the...

As an Operations Research Analyst, you will plan, develop, implement, document, and maintain cost/financial methods, models, and strategies. Operations Research Analyst responsibilities include: - Evaluating and developing (using mathematical, statistical, economic, and engineering techniques) cost models and cost estimating relationships on efforts that reflect schedule, performance, and economic factors - Demonstrating knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of cost analysis in support of the development of cost estimates that includes data collection, data normalization, data analysis, risk analysis, sensitivity analysis, and/or Earned Value Management (EVM) - Demonstrating knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of cost analysis in support of the development of cost estimates that includes data collection, data normalization, data analysis, risk analysis, and sensitivity analysis As an Operations Research Analyst, you will plan, develop, implement,...