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Management Consultant – Washington, DC

Suntiva, based in Falls Church, VA, is an award-winning management consulting firm that leaders trust to provide specialized and cross-functional domain expertise in the delivery of low-risk solutions and lasting results. We combine broad expertise in the areas of project management, federal acquisition and procurement, IT strategy and governance, and organizational performance with a deep knowledge of human behavior and doctoral-level psychology. With hundreds of successful customer engagements and a 100% track record in project delivery, we offer the flexibility and responsiveness of a small business, along with the reach and strength of a much larger business.

We are seeking a dynamic, high-energy, results-oriented individual with management consulting experience with a background in finance and accounting to join a large government program in Washington, DC. The right candidate is hands-on, a self-starter, enjoys multi-tasking, is flexible, and is passionate about the opportunity to work with highly motivated, skilled professionals in a small business environment. In this position the team member will be responsible for reviewing and analyzing corporate filings to include various annual financial statements. .

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Candidates should possess:

Strong analytical, problem solving skills and detail orientation
Financial and accounting background
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build strong working relationships
Familiarity with the Project Management discipline

In addition, Candidates are responsible for advising and assisting in the following areas:

Project management capabilities, competence, and skills
Develop and track program and project level performance metrics
Maintain the repository for status reports, work plans, etc.
Utilize MS Word to provide professional Project Management correspondence to the customer
Develop professional presentations using MS PowerPoint
Conduct post project reviews, lessons learned, and performance score cards

Basic Qualifications

BS Degree required; Information Technology, Finance & Accounting, or related field preferred
1-3 years related consulting experience
Experience with MS Office in general and MS Project; SharePoint, and Excel specifically

Additional Qualifications

Experience in working with Federal Programs is highly desired
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred

Clearances

Ability to obtain agency level clearance and access

Suntiva is a results-oriented company. We stress the importance of work-life balance and offer a flexible work schedule. Suntiva has an excellent compensation and benefits package, to include numerous medical plan options (to include HMO, PPO, and HSA plans), as well as dental and vision programs, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and an employer-matched 401(K) retirement plan. We also provide an annual tuition reimbursement program to allow our staff to further their expertise and career development goals.

Fpr Further Consideration

If you are a candidate in the open market and meet the qualifications listed above, please forward your current resume, cover letter, and any work samples, along with salary requirements to: Careers@suntiva.com

Program Management Consultant - Washington, DC and Surrounding Areas

We are seeking a dynamic, high-energy, results-oriented individual with Project Management Office experience to join a large government program in Washington, DC. The right candidate is hands-on, a self-starter, enjoys multi-tasking, is flexible, and is passionate about the opportunity to work with highly motivated, skilled professionals in a small business environment. The PMO Team is the integration point for the program and the primary link to the Program’s Senior Leader and, thus, is responsible for coordinating the projects, as necessary, to ensure overall program success. This team member will be responsible for facilitating the implementation of key project management principles across several projects within the government program as well as serve as the primary point of contact to several Project Managers as it relates to performance reporting.

Job Duties and Responsibilites

Advise and assist the Government Project Leads, to include:

Improve project management capabilities, knowledge, competence, and skills
Provide PM guidance, training, tools, and techniques to project managers
Implement continuous improvement to the overall project management process
Working knowledge and capability of leading change and transition in a PMO
Strong written and verbal communication skills to include training design and development
Standardize project management processes, tools, documentation, and templates
Identify and resolve common problems and potential risk issues across projects
Provide oversight to ensure projects are in compliance with established standards
Develop and track program and project level performance metrics
Maintain the repository for status reports, work plans, etc.
Utilize MS Word to provide professional Project Management correspondence to the customer
Develop professional presentations using MS PowerPoint
Proficiency in MS Project and building and maintaining integrated MS Project schedules
Monitor project portfolio to ensure timely updates and performance reporting processes
Provide up-to-date portfolio-level status reporting to executive management
Conduct post project reviews, lessons learned, and performance score cards

Basic Qualifications

BS Degree required; Information Technology, Program Management or related field preferred
5-10 years related consulting experience required, in support of federal programs is highly desirable
Experience with MS Project and SharePoint required.

Additional Qualifications

PMP certification is highly preferred
Risk Management, Human Capital, or Organizational Development experience is beneficial
Experience in support of Federal Programs is highly preferred.

Clearances

Ability to obtain agency level clearance and access required.

For Further Consideration

If you are a candidate in the open market and meet the qualifications listed above, please forward your current resume along with salary requirements to: Careers@suntiva.com

Program Manageger, DOD Enterprise Program – Falls Church, VA

Suntiva, based in Falls Church, VA, is an award-winning management consulting firm that leaders trust to provide specialized and cross-functional domain expertise in the delivery of low-risk solutions and lasting results. We combine broad expertise in the areas of federal acquisition and procurement, IT strategy and governance, program management, and organizational performance with a deep knowledge of human behavior and doctoral-level psychology. With hundreds of successful customer engagements and a 100% track record in project delivery, we offer the flexibility and responsiveness of a small business, along with the reach and strength of a much larger business.

We are seeking a dynamic, high-energy, results-oriented Program Manager with a background in ACAT MAIS programs to lead a large, high-visibility initiative within the Department of Defense. The work will primarily be based in the Washington DC area, and will include all or part of program initiation, justification, and validation; cost analysis and estimation; system development; systems engineering; test and evaluation; integrated logistics support; manpower and training systems; life-cycle system support; program financial management; planning, programming, and budgeting system support to acquisition program and appropriate agency appropriation sponsors; and program technical data and documentation management. The right candidate is hands-on, a self-starter, enjoys multi-tasking, is flexible, and is passionate about the opportunity to work with highly motivated, skilled professionals in a small business environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Program Management and acquisition support to a DOD enterprise initiative, to include:

Plans and organizes acquisition management activities. Plans, organizes, and develops program management techniques, and establishes internal controls to manage acquisition programs and support functions. Develops, reviews, coordinates, and executes acquisition management plans
Directs acquisition management activities. Supervises, manages, and administers all aspects of acquisition programs. Includes direction and participation to establish military, economic, and technical bases for acquisition programs in conceptual phases and throughout the validation, engineering and manufacturing, production, and deployment phases of an acquisition life cycle. Manages cost, schedules, performance, and supportability of acquisition programs, discrete portions of programs, or support activities
Coordinates acquisition management activities. Advises program staff on status and progress of acquisition programs. Coordinates with program office to develop and execute acquisition program plans and schedules. Supports systems integration activities, including identifying and resolving subsystem, hardware and software interface, or logistics problems to support optimum system design. Performs integrated logistics support engineering and planning tasks
Performs program management functions. Supports tasks associated with engineering, program control, configuration management, test, manufacturing and quality assurance, and integrated logistics support. Responsive to user environment, concerns, and requirements. Coordinates with users to translate operational requirements and system design into definitive subsystem and equipment acquisition programs. Manages program progress to ensure availability of operable and supportable subsystems and equipment
Interact closely with clients to deliver timely and accurate status reports, assist with program milestone review planning, assist with funding document generation, reconcile budgets, analyze spend plans, organize program level meetings and off-site events, support risk management, support process improvement, and provide short-notice tasking related to program
Provide DOD acquisition consulting and subject matter expertise in the development, acquisition, and sustainment of acquisition systems. Support the DOD 5000 acquisition process by contributing to acquisition strategies, development documents, requirements refinement, Joint staff coordination, and DOD enterprise processes and tools. Identify and assess risks to programs or projects, recommend risk mitigation strategies, and implement risk reduction plans. Assist with program portfolio management, acquisition planning, performance and process improvement, and identification and implementation of best practices.

Basic Qualifications

BS degree in business, finance, contract & acquisition management, economics, industrial management, quantitative methods, statistics, operation research, and mathematics, or a related field is required
Experience with DOD acquisition systems and working knowledge of DOD 5000 series and formal program documentation; as well as JCIDS (CJCSI 3170.01G & JCIDS Manual), and the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) process is required
Five or more years (5+) experience and demonstrated knowledge in formal DOD acquisition management processes, policies, procedures and regulations required
Two or more (2+) years of experience in a DOD ACAT I MAIS designated acquisition programs required

Additional Qualifications

MBA or MS degree in a related field is preferred
DAWIA Level III in Program Management is preferred
Program Management Professional Certification (PMP) is highly preferred
Former Army experience in ACAT I programs a highly preferred
Senior Military HHQ Staff or Congressional Liaison experience is preferred, but not required
Extensive knowledge of Clinger-Cohen Act a plus

Additional Qualifications

Candidates must possess an active SECRET clearance or eligible to obtain one

For Further Consideration

If you are a candidate in the open market and meet the qualifications listed above, please forward your current resume, along with salary requirements to: Careers@suntiva.com

Senior Management Consultant – Washington, DC

Suntiva, headquartered in Falls Church, VA, is an award-winning management consulting firm that leaders trust to provide specialized and cross-functional domain expertise in the delivery of low-risk solutions and lasting results. We combine broad expertise in the areas of federal IT strategy and governance, program management, organizational performance, and acquisition and procurement with a deep knowledge of human behavior and doctoral-level psychology. With hundreds of successful customer engagements and a 100% track record in project delivery, we offer the flexibility and responsiveness of a small business, along with the reach and strength of a much larger business.

We are seeking a dynamic, high-energy, results-oriented Senior Management Consultant with specific expertise in the development and implementation of business strategy. The right candidate is hands-on, a self-starter, enjoys multi-tasking, is flexible, and is passionate about the opportunity to work with highly motivated, skilled professionals in a small business environment.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Advise and assist senior level Government staff in the development, execution, and monitoring of their strategic plan. The organization’s four principles for strategic planning include: 1) Ensure alignment with higher level strategy and objectives by developing and maintaining “line of sight,” 2) all levels of the organization must be included in a transparent process to ensure all staff understand how it works, how execution is measured, how success is defined, and how personnel fit into the execution of the plan, 3) develop an executable process through clear and measurable goals and effective communication of expectations, and 4) ensure repeatable, iterative, scalable, and flexible process that can be leveraged organization-wide. Responsibilities include:

Support the Strategic Plan development, implementation, and maintenance activities;
Develop, review and maintain Strategic Planning Process and Timeline;
Develop metrics and periodically assess the effectiveness of Strategic Planning Processes and the Strategic Planning Team;
Design and support delivery of communications related to all aspects of Strategic Planning Processes;
Design and support the implementation of change management strategies focused on specific Strategic Planning initiatives that impact the organization’s workforce;
Identify strategic risks and develop mitigation plans

Basic Qualifications

Experience implementing large strategic planning projects with very large (30,000 person or more) federal organizations.
Masters Degree in Program Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or similar advanced degree
10+ years Management Consulting experience with six to eight years in a management capacity
PMP Certification is required

Additional Qualifications:

Experience working with Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) is highly preferred
3 – 5 years experience implementing Change Management programs, especially those linked to business strategy implementation
Navy / DoD experience is highly preferred

For Further Consideration:

Senior Systems Acquisition Life Cycle Management Consulant- Falls Church, VA

Suntiva, based in Falls Church, VA, is an award-winning management consulting firm that leaders trust to provide specialized and cross-functional domain expertise in the delivery of low-risk solutions and lasting results. We combine broad expertise in the areas of federal acquisition and procurement, IT strategy and governance, program management, and organizational performance with a deep knowledge of human behavior and doctoral-level psychology. With hundreds of successful customer engagements and a 100% track record in project delivery, we offer the flexibility and responsiveness of a small business, along with the reach and strength of a much larger business.

Suntiva is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Acquisition Life Cycle Management Consultant with an extensive background in the DOD integrated approach to strategic planning, capabilities needs assessment, systems acquisition, and program and budget development to join our team in Northern Virginia.

The right candidates are hands-on, self-starters, enjoy multi-tasking, are flexible, and passionate about the opportunity to work with highly motivated, skilled professionals in a small business environment. The individual may be assigned to a Program Office or participate in an acquisition specific functional area, as a project manager, analyst, or consultant assigned to a formal systems acquisition process. The responsibilities may include all or part of the following tasks: program initiation, justification, and validation; cost analysis and estimation; system development; systems engineering; test and evaluation; integrated logistics support; manpower and training systems; life-cycle system support; program financial management; provide planning, programming, and budgeting system support to acquisition program and appropriate agency appropriation sponsors; and program technical data and documentation management.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Perform an acquisition support role, to include:

Plans and organizes acquisition management activities. Plans, organizes, and develops program management techniques, and establishes internal controls to manage acquisition programs and support functions. Develops, reviews, coordinates, and executes acquisition management plans.
Directs acquisition management activities. Supervises, manages, and administers all aspects of acquisition programs. Includes direction and participation to establish military, economic, and technical bases for acquisition programs in conceptual phases and throughout the validation, engineering and manufacturing, production, and deployment phases of an acquisition life cycle. Manages cost, schedules, performance, and supportability of acquisition programs, discrete portions of programs, or support activities.
Coordinates acquisition management activities. Advises program staff on status and progress of acquisition programs. Coordinates with program office to develop and execute acquisition program plans and schedules. Supports systems integration activities, including identifying and resolving subsystem, hardware and software interface, or logistics problems to support optimum system design. Performs integrated logistics support engineering and planning tasks.
Performs program management functions. Supports tasks associated with engineering, program control, configuration management, test, manufacturing and quality assurance, and integrated logistics support. Responsive to user environment, concerns, and requirements. Coordinates with users to translate operational requirements and system design into definitive subsystem and equipment acquisition programs. Manages program progress to ensure availability of operable and supportable subsystems and equipment.
Interact closely with clients to deliver timely and accurate status reports, assist with program milestone review planning, assist with funding document generation, reconcile budgets, analyze spend plans, organize program level meetings and off-site events, support risk management, support process improvement, and provide short-notice tasking related to program.
Provide DOD acquisition consulting and subject matter expertise in the development, acquisition, and sustainment of acquisition systems. Support the DOD 5000 acquisition process by contributing to acquisition strategies, development documents, requirements refinement, Joint staff coordination, and DOD enterprise processes and tools. Identify and assess risks to programs or projects, recommend risk mitigation strategies, and implement risk reduction plans. Assist with program portfolio management, acquisition planning, performance and process improvement, and identification and implementation of best practices.

Basic Qualifications

BS degree in business, finance, business law, contract & acquisition management, or a related field is required
Experience with DOD acquisition systems and working knowledge of DOD 5000 series and formal program documentation; as well as JCIDS, and the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) process
10+ years experience and demonstrated knowledge in DOD acquisition management processes, policies, procedures and regulations; must have at least four years of experience in a DOD designated acquisition position or in comparable positions in industry or the Federal Government. Up to 12 months may be credited for time spent pursuing a program of academic training or education in formal acquisition management
Knowledge of related disciplines used in systems Program Management Office (PMO) environment
DAWIA Level II in a Systems Acquisition discipline

Additional Qualifications

Certification in Project Management (PMP) is preferred
DAWIA Level III in a Systems Acquisition discipline is preferred
Advanced degree in business, finance, business law, contract & acquisition management, or a related field is required
Senior Military HHQ Staff experience preferred

Clearances

Candidates must be eligible for a DOD SECRET security clearance

For Further Consideration

If you are a candidate in the open market and meet the qualifications listed above, please forward your current resume, along with salary requirements to: Careers@suntiva.com

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