Acquisitions Specialist

Ignite Digital Services•Charleston, SC

1d•$90,000

About The Position

Are you searching for an opportunity to take your career to the next level? Ignite Digital Services is a fast-growing digital transformation company serving the national security sector. Our small business applies data science, program management and technical domain expertise to help clients implement data-driven approaches that maximize operational efficiencies. We’ve redefined what it means to be a leader in our industry by creating and maintaining effective and rewarding working relationships with our clients, partners and internal team members. Our company culture is built upon a team-based approach, which offers continuous opportunities for personal growth and innovation, while providing unmatched value to our clients. Perks of Working at Ignite Digital Services: Competitive pay and benefits, including PTO Education stipends and referral bonuses Compelling work with the U.S. federal government Strong emphasis on volunteer and community engagement Opportunity to shape the future of our industry Supportive colleagues and management who invest in your growth

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Mathematics, Management Information Systems, or Business Administration.
Strong Microsoft Excel capabilities; comfort with pivot tables, financial models, and scenario planning.
Demonstrated proficiency with financial systems and data integration tools (e.g., ERP systems and Business Intelligence platforms).
Proven track record in strategic planning, risk analysis, and budget execution for complex federal programs.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to translate technical or operational risks into financial language.
Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple workstreams with a high level of autonomy.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

Active DoD SECRET clearance (preferred) or the ability to obtain one.
Knowledge of the Navy Working Capital Fund (NWCF) as well as federal financial management and reporting.
Experience with creation and maintaining financial reports/dashboards leveraging large raw data sets.
Familiarity with Power BI, or similar reporting tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide daily program, analytical, and financial management support to senior-level leadership.
Perform various functions to support funding planning to include funding plan creation, monitoring, and reporting.
Coordinate PID creation and Purchase Requests to apply funding and prepare records that substantiate funding recommendations.
Apply strong computer, finance, and analytical skills to all funding processes.
Monitor and analyze spending, proactively identifying variances and recommending corrective actions to maintain alignment with financial targets.
Perform continual analysis of the program requirements and recommend areas of potential efficiency/process improvement.
Ensure compliance with DoD and Navy acquisition policies and procedures.
Serve as a trusted advisor to program leadership, offering risk-informed financial strategies and surfacing issues before they impact outcomes.
Perform various administrative and program management tasks as required.