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