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Forward Financing

<div>Forward Financing is a financial technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts with team members throughout the United States, Dominican Republic, and Canada. The company is on a mission to unlock the capital that fuels small businesses across America. Recognized as a Best Place to Work by Built In Boston and certified as a Great Place To Work, Forward is investing in its employees, technology, and customer experience &ndash; with long-term success in mind every step of the way.
As a Funding Specialist, you will help push deals across the finish line by quickly learning our industry and process. You will be the point person to keep the wheels of the group moving. You will work with our Channel partners, ISOs, who connect us with the small businesses seeking working capital. You will learn the ins and outs of the small business financing sector, and what sets Forward Financing apart: reputation, transparency, speed, and most importantly, our people.
The ideal candidate should possess a customer-focused mindset, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage a large and fast-moving sales cycle. They should be proactive, analytical, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment to achieve monthly sales goals.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
In this role you will:</h2><ul><li>
Oversee and advance deals through each stage of the funding funnel, collaborating cross-functionally to eliminate bottlenecks, maintain momentum, and achieve daily funding and conversion targets with precision and speed.</li><li>
Work and communicate with ISO sales reps and decision makers to fund opportunities.</li><li>
Proactively reach out to ISO sales reps to attempt to win deals through exceptions to deal terms.</li><li>
Provide excellent customer service to our ISO partners; taking responsibility to resolve issues and build trust while creating a sense of urgency in a fast-paced, transactional sales environment.</li><li>
Effectively collaborate with the underwriting team to drive profitable volume.</li><li>
Manage the flow of deal requirements and help to keep the sales pipeline moving along in a timely manner.</li><li>
Problem-solve with internal teams to figure out opportunities for process improvement.</li><li>
Act with urgency to ensure timely responses to requests both internally and externally.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Why you should apply:</h2><ul><li>
Mission driven company: Forward is a trusted source of fast, flexible funding for small businesses that have often been underserved by traditional financing options. When you join the team, you will help ensure all small businesses have access to the financial support they need to succeed.</li><li>
Flexibility is a top priority: Our employees are empowered to choose where they want to work (whether that&rsquo;s from home, in the office, or a combination of both) with flexible hours.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Role Requirements:</h2>
(Even if you don&rsquo;t check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply.)<ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree preferred.</li><li>
2+ years of experience in a sales, deal desk, or related role.</li><li>
Experience handling a high volume of inbound and outbound calls, emails, texts and chats. Experience with a high volume of short sales cycle deal management.</li><li>
Experience being held to task volume and response time metrics.</li><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>
Proactive, with excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization skills.</li><li>
Top notch phone etiquette - working with internal and external partners.</li><li>
Strong customer service skills and ability to successfully manage difficult conversations and objections.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Compensation:</h2>
Annual Targeted Salary: $67,000 &ndash; $75,000 USD
Monthly Variable: You have the potential to earn an additional $1,200 USD per month in variable compensation. The final payout of variable compensation is determined by achievement of performance metrics.
At Forward Financing, we're committed to fair and transparent compensation. We believe in providing a compensation package that recognizes your skills, experience, and the unique value you bring to our team. We take a market-based approach to pay, regularly reviewing benchmark data to ensure our compensation remains competitive, equitable, and aligned with our performance-driven culture.
Final offers are determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, specific skills, and internal equity. This approach ensures that our compensation is competitive and equitable. Your recruiter will provide specific details on the expected base and variable earnings as it pertains to this specific role.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Total Rewards:</h2>
Additionally, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, commuter benefits, a flexible time-off policy, paid parental leave, 401k match for US employees, wellness reimbursement, volunteering days, annual professional development budget, and charitable donation match.
Forward is proud to be a remote-first company, keeping workplace flexibility a top priority for our employees. As a business, we are focused on impact; we are more concerned with your contributions to the success of the company than where you get your work done. To help facilitate in-person collaboration, employees are welcome to work from one of our premiere office locations.
When we aren&rsquo;t collaborating to drive business and support our customers, we&rsquo;re finding virtual and in-person ways to get to know our colleagues, celebrate team wins, and have fun together!<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Our Core Values:</h2><ul><li>
Drive the Mission: We believe in financial opportunity for underserved small businesses. We say &ldquo;yes&rdquo; when others say &ldquo;no.&rdquo;</li><li>
Keep It Real: We value direct communication, candid feedback, and authenticity. We are an open book.</li><li>
Act With Kindness: We create an environment where caring is cool and helping is the norm. We do the right thing.</li><li>
Shoot for Extraordinary: We are inspired by innovative thinking and continuous improvement. We never settle for yesterday&rsquo;s best.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
About Us:</h2>
Forward Financing is a fintech company based in Boston, Massachusetts with team members throughout the United States, Dominican Republic, and Canada. The company is on a mission to unlock the capital that fuels small businesses across America. Whether facing challenges accessing traditional financing or simply needing a convenient, flexible solution, Forward is committed to funding more of the millions of small businesses nationwide. By simplifying the requirements, streamlining the process, and using advanced proprietary technology, Forward is often able to deliver approvals within hours and funds that same day &ndash; giving more businesses the financial opportunity they need to thrive. Plus, with their dedicated teams and award-winning service, customers get personalized support when they need it most.
Since 2012, Forward has expanded access to capital by providing over $4.8 billion in funding to more than 92,000 small businesses. The company is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau with an Excellent / 4.7 stars rating on Trustpilot.com. Recognized as a Best Place to Work by Built In Boston and certified as a Great Place To Work, Forward is dedicated to empowering both its team and the customers they serve, helping them succeed and thrive.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment Information</h2>
Forward Financing is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to fostering a fair and inclusive culture built on a foundation of high performance and exceptional customer experience. With a laser focus on employee impact, we&rsquo;re able to reduce biases and ensure the right people are in the right jobs to contribute to our mission. The varied perspectives of our people fuel innovation and make us a stronger team. By embracing what makes each of us unique, we create a supportive environment where people feel valued, accepted, and empowered to thrive.
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Compensation Range: $67K - $75K</div>

Funding Specialist

American Farmland Trust

<div>Who We Are
American Farmland Trust is the only national organization that takes a holistic approach to agriculture, focusing on the land itself, the agricultural practices used on that land, and the farmers and ranchers who do the work. Since our founding in 1980, AFT has helped permanently protect over 6.5 million acres of agricultural lands, advanced environmentally-sound farming practices on millions of additional acres and helped thousands of farm families make a go of it (primarily through programs that increase farm viability and/or enhance farmland access). Long a pioneering leader, AFT is now riding a new wave of growth, driven by agriculture&rsquo;s most pressing needs and opportunities.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Director of Grants Management, the Grants Compliance Manager (GCM) is responsible for overseeing grant compliance across AFT&rsquo;s diverse portfolio of grants. The GCM ensures that all grant activities adhere to applicable regulations, funder requirements, and organizational policies; develops and maintains internal systems, tools, and standard operating procedures; and serves as a key resource for staff on grant management and compliance matters. This role requires a high degree of collaboration with the Programs, Project Management, Legal, and Development teams, and the ability to clearly communicate grant regulations and financial concepts to a variety of audiences. 
Duties &amp; Responsibilities<ul><li>
Interpret and apply grant agreements, terms, and conditions to ensure compliance with funding guidelines, reporting deadlines, and allowable costs across awards issued by federal, state, corporate, foundation, and other institutional funding sources.</li><li>
Monitor and stay current on U.S. Government (USG) grant management policies, federal regulations (including 2 CFR 200), and funder-specific requirements; update internal guidance and advise staff accordingly.</li><li>
Develop, maintain, and refine organizational grant award tracking and filing systems, including SharePoint platform management, to ensure records are current, accurate, and complete.</li><li>
Review new grant agreements and solicitations to identify compliance requirements, risks, and operational considerations.</li><li>
Oversee subaward compliance, including development and review of subaward agreements for consistency with prime award requirements.</li><li>
Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to grant team members and project/program managers to build organizational capacity and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.</li><li>
Develop, update, and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for key grant management functions, to include procurement, subawards, consultant contracting, and budget and financial management.
</li><li>Support the annual organizational work planning and budgeting process as it relates to grant compliance requirements.</li></ul>
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to request other or different duties be performed as assigned. 
Required<ul><li>
Demonstrated knowledge of federal grant regulations, including 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance), and experience applying these regulations in a grant management or compliance role.</li><li>
Experience in grant compliance and/or grants management within the nonprofit sector, government agencies, or a similar environment.</li><li>
Familiarity with grant agreement structures, subaward management, and fiscal management of federal funds.</li><li>
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.</li><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex regulatory requirements for non-specialist audiences across all levels of an organization.</li><li>
Experience developing or managing grants-related systems, trackers, or filing structures.</li></ul>
Preferred<ul><li>
Experience with large federal awards, including familiarity with USDA regulations, USDA General Terms and Conditions (GT&amp;C), and NRCS Grant Agreement and Development Budget Expense Tables (GADBET).</li><li>
Experience with foundation grant management.</li><li>
Demonstrated commitment to the mission of AFT.</li></ul> 
Education &amp; Experience<ul><li>
A bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.</li><li>
A minimum of 7&ndash;10 years of relevant experience in grants management or grant compliance, with a strong background in federal grants and/or nonprofit administration.</li><li>
Certification in grants management (e.g., Certified Grants Management Specialist &ndash; CGMS) or federal or commercial contracting is a plus.</li></ul> 
Working Conditions/Travel<ul><li>
This is a remote-based position. Occasional work in the evenings or on weekends may be required to meet deadlines.</li><li>
This position does not require travel.</li></ul> 
Degree of Supervision Received
The incumbent will operate under the general supervision of the Director of Grants Management. 
Degree of Supervision Given
The incumbent may be expected to supervise one staff member, the Grants Administration Coordinator (or similar position).
Compensation 
American Farmland Trust offers excellent vacation, medical, retirement and other benefits. The salary range for this position is from $100,000 to $110,000 based upon experience.
American Farmland Trust offers a full benefits package for full time employees:<ul><li>
Insurance coverage begins the 1st of the month following the date of hire.
</li><li>Medical &amp; Prescription Coverage</li><li>
Dental Coverage</li><li>
Vision Coverage</li><li>
Company Paid Life Insurance &amp; Long-Term Disability (LTD)</li><li>
Voluntary Life Insurance</li><li>
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) &ndash; Healthcare &amp; Dependent Care</li><li>
Health Savings Account (HSA)</li><li>
401k Plan</li><li>
Sick Leave: Regular full-time employees accrue 13 &ldquo;sick days&rdquo; per year.</li><li>
Vacation Leave: Accrue 15 days during the first year increasing by one day per year to 20 days per year maximum.</li>
Holidays: AFT observes twelve fixed holidays and a week between Christmas and New Years off during the year (all offices closed) plus a choice of up to three (depending on hiring month) floating holidays. 
<li>
</li></ul>Why you should apply<ul><li>
Be a part of a purpose-driven, committed, knowledgeable, high-performing, experienced and fun team</li><li>
A diverse and inclusive work environment</li><li>
A cause and mission you can be proud of</li><li>
Competitive compensation &amp; benefits</li><li>
Remote work opportunity
</li></ul>Timeline
To be considered applicants must submit a resume, a cover letter explaining what they are a right fit for both AFT and this role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Directly Apply Here: Grants Compliance Manager</div>

Grants Compliance Manager

State of Washington

<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Description</h2></div>
<div>Budget Analyst 4 
At the Department of Commerce, we&rsquo;re reimagining what&rsquo;s possible in government. We&rsquo;re builders, thinkers, and change-makers, working at the intersection of innovation, community, and impact. From unlocking critical funding to fueling inclusive economic growth, we&rsquo;re turning big ideas into real-world solutions that uplift people and places.
Our agency&rsquo;s strength lies in the diversity of our workforce and the breadth of the lived experiences and perspectives employees bring to the work. We believe equity is not just a value but a practice, which is reflected in how we design programs, engage communities, and deliver outcomes. We foster a workplace culture where curiosity is encouraged, bold thinking is welcomed, and collaboration drives our impact.
Let&rsquo;s build what&rsquo;s next, together. 
 
The Local Government Division (LGD) partners with local governments, public entities, nonprofits, and others to strengthen the ability of local governments and community-based organizations to fund and develop critical services to their citizens. The division provides access to state and federal resources through grants and loans to plan, develop and build needed infrastructure and capital facility projects across the state. Efforts are made to make financial resources more accessible to applicants and recipients, and to prioritize the most critical projects and needs; LGD resources create jobs and grow business by initiating new opportunities for economic development. The division also supports communities with research and project management expertise, including technical assistance on a variety of subjects including, but not limited to, capital project development, infrastructure project funding strategies, local studies, and implementation of the growth management act (GMA). LGD is responsible for helping Washington grow sustainably by supporting local governments with planning and implementation of the GMA, encouraging smart growth and protecting our communities. LGD strives to develop strong partnerships, vibrant communities, and sustainable infrastructure. 
 
This position provides expert, senior-level budget and program planning analysis for the Community Infrastructure and Assistance unit within the Local Government Division. The Local Government Budget team supports program operations by assisting them to secure adequate financial resources and to efficiently manage those financial resources in a manner consistent with state mandated budget requirements. This support is critical to the department in securing and safeguarding funding so we can achieve our mission. This position performs independent budget and program analysis for the operating and capital budgets and will serve as the primary analyst for their assigned portfolio.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Duties</h2></div>
<div><div>LGD Unit level budget analyst activities 
Tasks include: 
<ul><li>Provide expert level advice, review and analysis of assigned program&rsquo;s allotments, budget development and other budget tasks.</li><li>Monitor unit revenue and expenditures monthly and work with managers to identify, make recommendations and correct any issues.</li><li>Work closely with other members of the division budget team, central budget office staff and accounting office staff to establish roles and responsibilities to maximize staff resources and eliminate duplication, while ensuring sound financial management.</li><li>Independently lead all aspects of assigned program&rsquo;s operating and capital position management.</li><li>Develop and maintain a staffing file of all funded and unfunded positions for assigned portfolio.</li><li>Maintain staffing files with the most current payroll information and reflect position information as shown in HRMS.</li><li>Ensure staffing file balances to the allotted FTEs and maintain a reconciliation of staffing to AFRS data.</li><li>Utilize current staffing file information to update the Compensation Impact Model Analysis (CIMA) in the Salary Projection System (SPS) as requested by OFM.</li><li>Develop features to link source data to be centrally managed. Tasks also include building automated features to gain the greatest efficiency after development and during maintenance periods.</li><li>Primary Tools: OFM Budget Systems, SPS, TALS, Enterprise Reporting, Commerce&rsquo;s Allotment Preparation System (APS), Commerce&rsquo;s Contract Management System (CMS), Excel and Word.</li></ul> 

Grant/Contract/Expenditure Tracking 
Tasks include: 
<ul><li>Prepare and maintain monthly fiscal status reviews. Using Enterprise Reporting System reports, review actual expenditures against planned allotments and projections; review expenditure coding and submit correction requests for any inaccurate cost coding; create budget reports as tools to assist assigned program managers and answer inquiries.</li><li>Create and maintain a grant/contract tracking sheet for the assigned programs. This worksheet is to be used to monitor that expenditures are on track with available project balances, projected spending plans, and remain within appropriation balances. These worksheets are used in conjunction with the monthly budget status report process and when providing advice to program staff.</li><li>Running monthly projection/expenditure reports to verify contracts are within project/appropriation balance. Work with program managers to update projections as payments are submitted/approved.</li><li>Schedule monthly meetings with the assigned program&rsquo;s managing director and program managers to review the tracking worksheets, verify and update projections, and address any concerns or questions.</li></ul></div><div> 
Budget Development and Fiscal Notes 
Tasks include: 
<ul><li>Review operating and capital Budget Bills and Expenditure Authority Reports to accurately gather the funding information and ensure accurate coding is set up for all funding within the budget analyst&rsquo;s assigned units. This involves working with the Division Budget Manager, Central Budget Office, and Accounting Office if any issues with appropriate funding or codes.</li><li>Use Division spending plan templates, populate coding, staffing, and other object costs by Project/Subproject for assigned units.</li><li>Develop and make recommendations on the assigned portfolio&rsquo;s control numbers.</li><li>Develop control numbers using statistical methods, current spending patterns, program information, and research methods to arrive at allotments that represent program needs, are directly related to the agency strategic plan and performance management goals.</li><li>Effectively communicate recommendations and methodologies through budget briefs, narratives and visual displays of data that are clear and understandable.</li><li>Ensure the allotments represent the program priorities and focus on the budget outlook and planning.</li><li>Verify program spending plan roll-ups are within the appropriated funding by Expenditure Authority code whether for fiscal year appropriations or biennial appropriations.</li></ul>
 o Effectively note issues resulting in a unit being over the control numbers or if programs have fully planned for staffing and other program costs 
 o Verify remaining funding and work with program managers to resolve issues. 
 o Provide information to the Budget Manager to work with Division management and/or the CBO team if resolution cannot be agreed to remain with the appropriate funding level, or excess funds available for Division use. 
 o Document those appropriations and type (state, federal, capital). 
<ul><li>Prepare periodic allotment adjustments as priorities of the program change which include:</li></ul>
 o Developing features so that they are linked to source data and centrally managed. 
 o Building in automated features to gain the greatest efficiency after development and during maintenance periods. 
<ul><li>Provide cost estimates and reviews expenditure narrative information to ensure alignment with the fiscal note cost calculation tool for fiscal notes and decision packages.</li><li>Provide modeling, analysis and forecasting of dedicated funds and/or revolving loan accounts. This position provides this information directly to program staff and Legislative staff.</li><li>Primary Tools: OFM Budget Systems, Enterprise Reporting, Commerce&rsquo;s Allotment Preparation System (APS), Commerce&rsquo;s Contract Management System (CMS), Excel and Word.</li></ul></div> 

Fiscal Activities 
Tasks include: 
<ul><li>Independently work to set up account coding and manage chart of accounts for assigned portfolio.</li><li>Ensure coding for assigned units is set up correctly for all new operating funding and both reappropriated and new capital funding. Submit new coding requests and any edits to existing coding to Accounting.</li><li>Review report coding manual (Chart of Accounts) to ensure final coding information matches the coding requests that were submitted. This work is done at the beginning of each biennium, and as needed based on new funding during the supplemental budget timeframe.</li><li>Prepare and review A-19 invoices and contract payments.</li><li>Prepare journal vouchers for coding changes and corrections to ensure accurate costs.</li><li>Assist with federal grant modifications and closeout reporting for assigned portfolio.</li></ul></div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualifications</h2></div>
<div><div>Required Position Qualifications: 
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree from an accredited college or university involving major study in business administration, public administration, accounting, economics, statistics or closely aligned field AND five (5) years of professional experience in budgeting, management or program analysis. Additional qualifying experience may substitute, year for year, for education.</li><li>A master&rsquo;s degree from an accredited college or university involving major study in business administration, public administration, accounting, economics, statistics, can substitute for one year of the required five years of experience.</li><li>Demonstrated professional experience using state budgeting and reporting systems or similar systems.</li><li>Proficient in Excel, Outlook, Word, and other Microsoft Office software.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to build trusting relationships and loyal partnerships with customers, employees, and executive management.</li><li>Technical knowledge of Commerce Infrastructure program requirements related to financing, contract management, and compliance.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to participate in multi-stakeholder processes.</li><li>Accountability-Meets commitments, works independently, accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, and meets attendance/punctuality requirements.</li><li>Integrity &mdash; demonstrates a sense of responsibility and commitment to public trust through statements and actions. Honors commitments and promises.</li><li>Leadership-Leads through change and adversity, makes the tough call when needed, builds consensus when appropriate, motivates and encourages others.</li><li>Teamwork-Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leaders to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere.</li></ul> 

Preferred/Desired Qualifications: 
<ul><li>Accounting experience and/or coursework</li><li>Ability to examine data to grasp issues, draw conclusions, and solve problems</li><li>Know where and how to access the right data for the assignment, and pursues leads for additional sources of information</li><li>Experience developing PowerPoint presentations</li><li>Leadership experience and skill as demonstrated by influencing and working effectively with others, obtaining cooperation of other departments and internal staff, displaying initiative in finding better solutions, following through by communicating decisions, and taking action.</li><li>Ability to communicate complex financial issues verbally and in writing</li><li>Demonstrate experience of fiscal accountability by following finance regulations, principles, standards and guidelines when committing financial resources or recommending options for budget transactions</li><li>Demonstrate self-awareness, self-management, ethics, integrity, and continual learning</li><li>Demonstrate organizational and political awareness, relationship building skills, and effective decision making</li></ul>
Demonstrate team dynamics by working within a motivated, high-performing team as an engaged, involved, and productive team member 
 
Required Position Competencies: 
<ul><li>Meet commitments, work independently, accept accountability, handles change, set personal standards, stay focused under pressure, and meet attendance/punctuality requirements.</li><li>Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team leaders to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere.</li><li>Support staff through transparent communications, showing up in their work, managing workload, resources, and availability.</li></ul> 

To be considered for this position the following are needed:</div><ul><li>
A complete and detailed online application.</li><li>
A cover letter (enter online).</li><li>
At least three professional references (enter online).</li></ul>
For questions about this recruitment, please contact our recruitment team via email: comrecruitment@commerce.wa.gov - please reference the job number in your message.</div>
<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Supplemental Information</h2></div>
<div>Work from Anywhere in Washington State 
This position may be located anywhere within Washington State though occasional travel to a Commerce office building or in-state travel to attend events or meetings may be required. If selected, you will need to travel to pick up equipment and receive instruction. Many Commerce employees work remotely or have a hybrid schedule. 
 
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies over the next 60 days. 
 
Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can't log in, password or email issues, error messages). DES job seeker support may answer general questions regarding the recruiting system at careershelp@des.wa.gov. 
 
Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity 
The Washington State Department of Commerce is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process or this job announcement in an alternative format may email Human Resources at Human.Resources@commerce.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388. 
 
Department of Commerce also offers a competitive benefits package including: medical and dental insurance benefits, retirement and deferred compensation plans, 11 paid holidays each year, 14-25 vacation days per year (depending on length of employment), 8 hours of sick leave per month (if full time employed), bereavement leave, an employee assistance program, as well as other benefits. Please see the Benefits Tab for more details.</div></div></div>

BUDGET ANALYST 4

Scion Staffing

<div>
 
 Scion Executive Search
 
 has been retained to conduct an immediate search for a strategic, hands-on, mission aligned nonprofit
 
 Vice President of Finance
 
 on behalf of Population Action International (PAI), a leading global advocacy organization advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). This is an exceptional opportunity for a values-aligned finance leader to join a highly influential organization shaping policy, funding, and global discourse at the highest levels.
 
 
 This is a Washington, DC&ndash;based hybrid role, with in-office expectations Monday through Thursday and remote work on Fridays.
 
 
 
 
 
 About Pai
 
 
 
 
 PAI
 
 is a global leader in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), working at the intersection of advocacy, policy, and funding to expand access and equity worldwide. For more than 60 years, PAI has partnered with governments, multilateral institutions, and community-based organizations to shape global health policy, influence funding priorities, and drive sustainable impact across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
 
 
 
 Position Overview
 
 
 
 Reporting directly to the President &amp; CEO, the Vice President of Finance serves as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of all financial functions at PAI. This leader will guide financial planning, compliance, accounting operations, audit, and reporting while ensuring strong stewardship of organizational resources in support of PAI&rsquo;s global mission.
 
 
 The VP of Finance will build and lead a high-performing finance function, strengthening infrastructure, systems, and processes to support a complex, grant-funded organization operating across multiple geographies. This individual will partner closely with internal leadership, the Board of Directors, and external stakeholders to translate financial data into strategic insight, enabling informed decision-making and long-term sustainability.
 
 
 The ideal candidate is both strategic and highly hands-on, capable of setting financial vision while rolling up their sleeves to support execution in a lean, collaborative environment. Given PAI&rsquo;s fast-paced operating cadence, this leader must be adaptable, responsive, and comfortable operating with urgency, often aligning to leadership availability outside of traditional business hours to maintain momentum and decision flow. They will bring deep nonprofit financial expertise, strong audit and compliance experience, and the ability to communicate effectively across diverse audiences.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Finance Leadership &amp; Strategy
 
 
 
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 Serve as a strategic advisor to the President &amp; CEO and Leadership Team on financial planning, forecasting, compliance, and organizational performance.
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 Develop and execute a comprehensive financial strategy and multi-year roadmap to strengthen financial systems, processes, and long-term sustainability.
 </li>
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 Lead organizational budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, including scenario planning to support strategic decision-making.
 </li>
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 Partner with Development to align revenue forecasting, grant budgeting, and financial reporting across funding streams.
 </li>
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 Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for executive leadership, Board members, and program teams.
 </li>
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 Build and maintain strong, unrestricted cash reserves to enhance organizational flexibility and resilience.
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 Provide real-time financial guidance to executive leadership, demonstrating responsiveness and the ability to support decision-making in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
 
 
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 Finance &amp; Accounting Operations
 
 
 
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 Operate comfortably within existing organizational workflows and systems, adapting financial processes as needed to support program teams rather than requiring wholesale system changes.
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 Oversee all accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP and nonprofit financial standards.
 </li>
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 Lead month-end, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong internal controls.
 </li>
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 Manage cash flow, financial reporting, and financial systems, including oversight of general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and fixed assets.
 </li>
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 Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
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 Oversee grant financial management, ensuring alignment between expenditures and funding requirements.
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 Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and staff training to ensure organizational compliance and efficiency.
 
 
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 Audit, Compliance &amp; Governance
 
 
 
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 Lead the annual audit process, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors and ensuring timely completion of all audit requirements.
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 Oversee preparation and filing of IRS Form 990 and ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations.
 </li>
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 Establish and maintain robust internal controls aligned with nonprofit best practices.
 </li>
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 Partner with the Board of Directors, including the Audit and Finance Committees, to provide reporting, analysis, and strategic financial guidance.
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 Manage relationships with investment advisors and ensure alignment with the organization&rsquo;s investment policy.
 
 
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 Leadership &amp; Team Development
 
 
 
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 Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team within a lean organizational structure.
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 Foster a collaborative, accountable, and mission-driven team culture.
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 Partner cross-functionally with program and operational leaders to strengthen financial literacy and accountability across the organization.
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 Act as a proactive partner to Program Managers by mentoring and guiding them in building and managing program-level budgets.
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 Demonstrate strong service orientation and collaboration with program leadership, helping identify creative, compliant solutions to maximize restricted funding and support programmatic goals.
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 Communicate financial information with agility, tailoring messaging and reporting formats to meet the needs of diverse audiences including the CEO, Board, Program Directors, and Program Managers.
 
 
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 QUALIFICATIONS:
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required, CPA or advanced degree preferred.
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 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
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 3+ years in a senior leadership role.
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 Strong nonprofit finance experience, including fund accounting, grant management, and cost recovery structures.
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 Demonstrated expertise in nonprofit audit management, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance.
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 Experience working with Boards, Finance/Audit Committees, and external stakeholders.
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 Proficiency with financial systems such as Sage Intacct and Bill.com; strong Excel and financial modeling skills required.
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 Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences.
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 Strategic thinker with strong analytical, problem-solving, and operational execution capabilities.
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 Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment with a hands-on leadership style and strong responsiveness to executive leadership needs.
 
 
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 Compensation And Benefits
 
 
 
 This position offers a competitive salary range of $170,000 &ndash; $180,000, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage; 403(b) retirement plan; flexible spending accounts; and additional wellness benefits.
 
 
 
 Applications And Nominations
 
 
 
 PAI has retained the services of Scion Executive Search, a national executive search firm specializing in nonprofit recruitment, to assist in conducting this important search. For immediate consideration, please apply with your resume and cover letter, formatted in Microsoft Word, via: https://scionexecutivesearch.com/job/14437.
 
 
 
 About Our Firm
 
 
 
 Scion Executive Search is an award-winning retained executive search firm. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the United States. Through innovative team building and recruitment solutions, Scion Executive Search seamlessly bridges the gap in interim and executive searches. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation.
 
 
 We are proud to be part of the
 
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 the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a
 
 ClearlyRated
 
 Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by
 
 The Business Times
 
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 Scion Executive Search is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
 
 
 For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Executive Search proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
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VP of Finance

SYNCHRON

<div>Synchron, LLC has an exciting opportunity for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Analysts to support NAVSEA&rsquo;s Undersea Weapons and Warfare Systems (UWWS) Program Offices at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC! Our UWWS clients include the Navy&rsquo;s undersea weapons and submarine offices. We are seeking a candidate to support PMS 404 Undersea Weapons Program Office to provide the US Navy and our Allies and partners with cutting edge undersea warfare technology.
 
 
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Assist with daily FMS case management functions in all phases of the FMS lifecycle, from pre-Letter of Request (LOR) to case development, case execution, and case reconciliation and closure
</li><li>Support case development activities, such as drafting Price and Availability (P&amp;A) packages, developing and entering data into Defense Security Assistance Management System (DSAMS), and preparing case amendments and modifications
</li><li>Support case execution activities including, but not limited to:
<ul><li>Writing official correspondence following Navy correspondence guidelines</li><li>
Preparing funding documents and monitoring financial execution using Security Cooperation Information Portal (SCIP) and Management Information System - International Logistics (MISIL)</li><li>
Drafting slides, meeting minutes, action items, and supporting documentation for client meetings</li><li>
Providing direct meeting support by organizing meeting logistics, IT support, and any other meeting requirements</li><li>
Coordinating with US Navy technical personnel to address FMS customer inquiries</li></ul></li></ul> 

Education and Experience:<ul><li>
Minimum of one-year professional related experience, preferably related to foreign military sales or international affairs.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience supporting a program or project team responsible for projects.</li><li>
Demonstrated written and oral communications skills, including project plans, white papers, proposals, and formal presentations.</li><li>
Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to include Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.</li><li>
Able to apply understanding of agencies&rsquo; mission, organizational interrelationships and priorities and consider the resource implications of decisions.</li><li>
Experience supporting the US Navy or active duty Navy experience is preferred.
</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business, technical, international affairs, strategy &amp; policy or related field.</li><li>
Active DoD Secret Clearance.
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Work Location: Vicinity of Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC. 
 
Travel: 10% (may include international travel). 
 
SYNCHRON, LLC provides technical support services to the Department of Defense, Government Contractors, and select partners. Our mission is to combine Subject Matter Expertise with innovative technology applications to provide highly effective and efficient solutions to government and commercial clients. 
 
It is the policy of Synchron, LLC to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification. 
 
It is the policy of Synchron, LLC to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification. 
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Foreign Military Sales Analyst - Navy Undersea Weapons and Warfare Systems

cFocus Software Incorporated

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Business Process Reengineering Specialist Job Description</h1>
Position Title: Business Process Reengineering Specialist 
Program: SBA Enterprise Cybersecurity Services (ECS)<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Position Summary</h2>
The Business Process Reengineering (BPR) Specialist supports the Small Business Administration (SBA) Enterprise Cybersecurity Services (ECS) program by leading business process analysis, optimization, transformation, and modernization efforts supporting enterprise cybersecurity operations, engineering, and governance functions. 
The Business Process Reengineering Specialist serves as a senior-level functional and operational lead responsible for evaluating existing cybersecurity business processes, identifying operational inefficiencies, developing optimized workflows, and implementing continuous process improvement initiatives aligned with federal cybersecurity mandates, Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), cybersecurity modernization initiatives, and SBA mission objectives.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>
Provide senior-level business process reengineering support for the SBA ECS cybersecurity program.</li><li>
Support Task Areas 3.5.4 and 3.5.4.3 by analyzing, redesigning, documenting, and optimizing cybersecurity operational processes and enterprise workflows.</li><li>
Conduct current-state and future-state business process assessments across cybersecurity operations, governance, compliance, incident response, vulnerability management, and engineering functions.</li><li>
Facilitate process improvement workshops, stakeholder interviews, requirements gathering sessions, and operational assessments.</li><li>
Develop business process models, swim lane diagrams, workflow diagrams, process maps, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and operational playbooks.</li><li>
Identify opportunities for process automation, orchestration, and workflow optimization utilizing modern cybersecurity tools and technologies.</li><li>
Support implementation of cybersecurity modernization initiatives supporting Zero Trust Architecture, cloud transformation, and enterprise cybersecurity engineering.</li><li>
Collaborate with cybersecurity architects, engineers, SOC analysts, ISSOs, ISSMs, and program managers to align business processes with enterprise security objectives.</li><li>
Analyze cybersecurity operational metrics, performance indicators, process bottlenecks, and service delivery challenges to recommend improvements.</li><li>
Develop and implement governance processes supporting RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST, CISA directives, and SBA cybersecurity compliance requirements.</li><li>
Support organizational change management activities associated with cybersecurity transformation and process modernization efforts.</li><li>
Develop recommendations to improve operational efficiency, reduce cybersecurity risk, streamline service delivery, and enhance mission performance.</li><li>
Assist with development of integrated master schedules, project plans, transition plans, and operational implementation strategies.</li><li>
Support cybersecurity program management activities including reporting, process governance, risk tracking, and stakeholder communications.</li><li>
Develop executive briefings, status reports, business cases, gap analyses, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership.</li><li>
Provide task management and coordination support across cross-functional cybersecurity teams and stakeholders.</li><li>
Monitor process improvement initiatives to ensure successful implementation and measurable operational outcomes.</li><li>
Support continuous process improvement initiatives using Lean, Agile, ITIL, Six Sigma, and industry best practices where applicable.</li><li>
Ensure cybersecurity operational processes align with SBA mission requirements, federal guidance, and enterprise governance standards.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Minimum Qualifications</h2><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Organizational Development, Engineering, or related discipline. Relevant experience may substitute for degree requirements.</li><li>
Minimum of 8 years of experience supporting business process improvement, cybersecurity operations, IT program management, or federal modernization initiatives.</li><li>
Demonstrated experience conducting business process reengineering, workflow optimization, and organizational transformation activities.</li><li>
Experience supporting cybersecurity operations, enterprise IT modernization, governance, or federal cybersecurity programs.</li><li>
Strong understanding of federal cybersecurity requirements including NIST, RMF, FISMA, FedRAMP, and Zero Trust initiatives.</li><li>
Experience developing process maps, workflow documentation, SOPs, governance documentation, and operational procedures.</li><li>
Knowledge of cybersecurity operations, SOC workflows, incident response, vulnerability management, and enterprise security operations.</li><li>
Experience facilitating stakeholder meetings, requirements sessions, workshops, and executive briefings.</li><li>
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and technical writing skills.</li><li>
Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operational environment.</li><li>
Experience supporting Agile, ITIL, Lean Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies preferred.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Preferred Certifications</h2><ul><li>
Project Management Professional (PMP)</li><li>
Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)</li><li>
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt</li><li>
ITIL Foundation or ITIL Managing Professional</li><li>
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)</li><li>
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)</li><li>
SAFe Agile Certification</li><li>
Certified Scrum Master (CSM)</li></ul> 

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Business Process Reengineering Specialist

Carpenter Technology Corporation

<div>Dynamet Incorporated's Washington, PA facility, is a leading domestic and international supplier of titanium alloy products. Acquired by Carpenter in 1997, Dynamet supplies titanium bar, wire, fine wire, strip, and precision shapes for the aerospace, medical, consumer, motorsports and recreation industries. Committed to offering excellence and innovation in the manufacture of titanium and other specialty metal products, Dynamet ensures strict quality controls through its testing and analysis laboratory. Dynamet is a member of Carpenter&rsquo;s Performance Engineered Products division and maintains a second manufacturing facility in Florida.
Quality Specialist &ndash; Washington, PA
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE QUALITY SPECIALIST:<ul><li>
Recommend improvements in process and product Quality at Carpenter to increase First Time Through (FTT).</li><li>
Provide support in the establishment of Critical to Quality measures (CTQ), Key Process Characteristics (KCC), Key Control Characteristics (KCC), control plans and FMEA.</li><li>
Increase customer satisfaction by reducing claims, remakes, scrap and deviations from standard work.</li><li>
Identify and recommend improvements in critical work center Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).</li><li>
Effectively detect and solve standard quality issues to prevent recurrence using appropriate quality strategies, tools, and techniques with assistance of higher-level Quality Specialists.</li><li>
Stabilize processes and implement statistical process controls (SPC) to establish and maintain process capability using statistical methods.</li><li>
Apply inspection, measurement and sampling methods and participates in method improvements. (MSA).</li><li>
Participates as an active team member in developing robust processes as part of the New Product Introduction (NPI).</li><li>
Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.</li></ul>
REQUIRED FOR THE QUALITY SPECIALIST:<ul><li>
Four-year college degree required.</li><li>
Minimum of two years of relevant experience.</li><li>
Practical understanding of engineering principles, standards, methods, and practices.</li><li>
Knowledge of disciplined problem-solving methods.</li><li>
Solves a range of problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions and assesses each using standard procedures.</li><li>
Responds to non-standard requests from customers; investigates with assistance from others as needed.</li><li>
Works with moderate guidance in own area of knowledge.</li><li>
Ability to participate in or facilitate cross-functional teams to resolve white space issues.</li><li>
Problem solving skills to include check sheet, Pareto diagram, cause-and-effect diagram, graphs, control charts, histogram and scatter diagram.</li><li>
Ability to apply continuous improvement methods, such as Practical Problem Solving (PPS), Six Sigma, Lean principles and Error Proofing as team participant or facilitator, organize and prioritize tasks and make appropriate decisions, perform independent work on straightforward assignments with coaching by higher level engineer, supervisor or manager on more complex assignments, work in a production environment and, operate a computer workstation.</li><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>
Design skills and basic project management skills.</li></ul>
Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.
Carpenter Technology Corporation&rsquo;s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.</div>

Specialist II - Quality

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