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Healthcare System Implementation Consultant

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The consultant will assist in planning, conducting, and analysis of healthcare business problems to be solved with clients via automated systems and/or business processes. Responsible for designing, developing, modifying, and evaluating programs, applications software, and/or services for clients. May recommend changes in software development, business processes, maintenance, and/or system standards.

Requirements

-Bachelors degree

-Experience with Healthcare Payer processes and IT systems

-Use Case Modeling, Requirements Management, and healthcare claims adjudication processing.

--Minimum of 2 years of healthcare system implementaiton experience]]> Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:09:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/ALEXANDRIA-Federal-Services-IT-Analysis-Senior-Consultant-Job-VA-22301/680638/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/ALEXANDRIA-Federal-Services-IT-Analysis-Senior-Consultant-Job-VA-22301/680638/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Data Mining Manager

The Data Mining Manager position will be responsible for developing data mining integration best practices in our data warehouse. The day to day duties would require the candidate to develop, integrate and operationalize Business Intelligence software processes in accordance with industry best practices.

The position will be responsible for participating in the implementation of the business intelligence and data warehouse infrastructure including evaluation and recommendation of methods, Develop the initial pilot project and help leverage it to build a productive long-=term program. Provide expertise in strategically setting up and sustaining an enterprise level data mining effort.

Requirements

*Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field

*Strong background in data mining, analytics and statistical analysis

*Experience in translating business needs into a data mining solution using leading industry methodologies and best practices.]]> Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:08:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/ALEXANDRIA-Data-Mining-Project-Manager-Job-VA-22301/747275/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/ALEXANDRIA-Data-Mining-Project-Manager-Job-VA-22301/747275/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Senior Consultant- Organizational Assessment

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

This position will work with the team lead in conducting two organizational assessments. The purpose of the assessments are to provide the client a recommended organizational structure to include appropriate staffing levels for accomplishing the required services, and process improvement opportunities. Primary responsibilities include:
Accomplishing the goals set forth in the Statement of Work;
Working with client personnel to gather data, analyze data, develop recommended staffing recommendations, performance metrics, organizational structures;
Organizational change management and communication and Client management

Requirements

*Bachelors degree
*Minimum of 3 years of Federal consulting experience in business process reengineering, activity based costing and organizational design.
*Experience with MS Visio]]> Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:08:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-Performance-Management-Sr_-Consultant-Job-VA-22301/839793/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-Performance-Management-Sr_-Consultant-Job-VA-22301/839793/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
BPR Senior Consultant

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Work with government organizations to re-design business processes, provide expertise based on previous experience with business process analysis (including process mapping, workload assessments and benchmarking/market surveys), change management, communications, and general management consulting activities. Lead the analyses of client operations, business processes, and organizational structures using Business Process Reengineering and CPI methods and tools. Support implementation activities and interact with client personnel and senior leadership to accomplish project objectives.

Requirements

-Bachelors degree
- Experience in working with federal government clients
- 3+ years of experience leading business process reengineering/process improvement engagements
-Proficient in MS Office
-Experience with executing and delivering process improvements, continuous process improvement, change management, and communications.]]> Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:08:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-BPR-Analyst-Job-VA-22301/839794/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-BPR-Analyst-Job-VA-22301/839794/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
CPIC Analyst

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Grant Thornton is seeking individuals with experience in IT Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) and a desire to contribute to consulting engagements for Federal Government clients. CPIC consists of monitoring the investments, updating Capital Investment Plans for future planning efforts, submitting monthly Periodic Reports, and analyzing earned value management (EVM). Duties include:

· Support the development of business cases or OMB Exhibit 300s and other Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) related issues, provide guidance and consult with federal agencies on best practices in IT CPIC and portfolio management.

· Integrate and analyze disparate financial and programmatic data, formulate findings & recommendations, and develop executive presentations.

· Demonstrate the ability to independently advise clients on capital planning requirements and develop related documents and reports, including business cases or OMB Exhibit 300s independently.

Requirements

· Bachelor's degree

· 3 plus years of experience with federal budget formulation and analysis; experience with IT portfolio management or capital planning and investment control (CPIC).

· Understanding of federal enterprise architecture and IT governance best practices]]> Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:08:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-CPIC-Analyst-Job-VA-22301/858698/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-CPIC-Analyst-Job-VA-22301/858698/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
ASP.NET Consultant

Candidate will be working with technical and business resources to analyze requirements and define solutions. The candidate will be responsible for developing software meeting specified requirements and providing desired functionality as well as implementing and testing software changes to ensure not only functionality, but also stability scalability.

Responsibilities:

Follow defined software development methodology.
Lead systems projects and technical problem solving.
Experience in converting web pages from ASP to ASP.NET
Provides technical consultation to team members.
Interface with customers to define requirements.
Participate in project and design meetings.
Develop and deliver required technical documentation.
Implement software changes using Microsoft technologies and development skills (i.e. C#, .Net, ASP.Net, Web Service, ASP, SQL Server, XML, etc.).

Qualified Candidates Will Have:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science field or equivalent work related experience.
Extensive knowledge of various systems architecture.
Outstanding knowledge of system testing techniques and operating system utilities.
Remarkable problem analysis skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills. (Verbal communication skills are very important.)
Strong desire and aptitude to learn and apply new skills.
4+ years hands on ASP web development experience.
Hands on ASP.NET (2.0 or 1.1) experience.
4+ years hands on knowledge of C#.
Experience with internal and Advanced .NET frameworks constructs and concepts.
Ability to mentor others on ASP.NET, C# and SQL Server and .NET frameworks.

US Citizenship required]]> Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:09:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/ALEXANDRIA-ASP_NET-Senior-Consultant-Job-VA-22301/707199/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/ALEXANDRIA-ASP_NET-Senior-Consultant-Job-VA-22301/707199/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
The Experienced Senior Recruiting Associate will work in a challenging, high-volume, fast-paced environment. The Experienced Senior Recruiter is responsible for the quality and effectiveness of the talent acquisition process and implementing strategies to identify, attract, and hire high quality employees. The Experienced Senior Recruiter will partner and build effective relationships at all levels to ensure an efficient and successful recruitment process and has specific responsibility for a variety of recruiting related activities including candidate sourcing, recruiting, interviewing, reference checking, as well as tracking and reporting information.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

-Facilitate the hiring of targeted professionals based on agreed-upon hiring goals in accordance with business plans.

- Deliver on all areas of recruitment process including sourcing, screening, scheduling, interviewing, assessment, and extending candidate offers.

- Proactively identify, source, and recruit candidates utilizing a variety of sources including, but not limited to, Internet postings and search, direct sourcing, employee referrals, job fairs, research, print media, networking and agencies.

- Conduct thorough telephone and in-office interviews with selected candidates.

- Ensure compliance with EEO/Diversity policies

- Build relationships with business partners in order to assess their needs and provide solutions. Interact effectively with all levels of employees, management, and Partners in the local office, as well as with Regional Recruiting Manager and Recruiters, Contractor Recruiters and Sourcers, and other recruiting staff.

- Develop and maintain relationships with candidates, employees, other recruiters, college and university officials, alumni groups, as well as business and trade associations to foster an ongoing pipeline of highly qualified candidates for firm employment.

- Keep hiring managers informed of recruitment efforts and progress.

- Prepare job descriptions and appropriate interview questions to be used by self and others involved in the recruitment process.

- Negotiate salaries, bonuses, and relocation packages for staff-level to senior manager-level candidates. - Educate all internal clients on the firm's recruiting protocol.

- Gather and analyze competitive industry information regarding salary, benefits, and employment practices.

- Devise and implement strategies to recruit a diverse population of employees.

- Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality on matters that require discretion.

- Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.

- Other responsibilities, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

-Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

-5+ years of professional recruiting, preferably in a government contracting firm, public management consulting firm or professional services environment.

-Ability to sell and market Grant Thornton to experienced professionals.

-Ability to effectively use behavioral-based interviewing techniques during telephone screening.

-Knowledgeable of employment law and hiring practices.

-Proven track record of successfully meeting key performance metrics (time-to-fill ratios, interview-to-hire ratios, etc.).

-Proven success in managing and sourcing a high volume of job requisitions at one time.

-Ability to work well independently and be trusted to complete tasks with minimal supervision.

-Aptitude for building successful relationships with senior management and with individuals involved with the hiring process.

-Strong written skills including ability to write effective job descriptions and email letters.

-Strong verbal communication skills.

-Must be detail oriented with strong organizational and documentation skills.

-Must thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-sensitive environment.

-Adaptable quick learner with the ability to pick up company?s systems and processes quickly.

-Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel occasionally.]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:08:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-Senior-Recruiter-Job-VA-22301/891000/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-Senior-Recruiter-Job-VA-22301/891000/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS This position will start in November 2010

Ready for a new chapter in your career? ?

Join our ranks.

Here at Grant Thornton LLP?s Global Public Sector (GPS) practice, we recognize the value that Veterans and transitioning members of the Military can bring to the civilian business world. Put your world-class leadership skills, adaptive thinking, and organizational capabilities to use as a part of the Global Public Sector?s elite management consulting team. We are currently looking for talented Junior Military Officers and transitioning Military professionals with a variety of educational and work backgrounds to join our growing practice.

Why chose Grant Thornton?s Global Public Sector?

GPS recognizes that transitioning Military professionals have the acumen needed to take on significant responsibility on major consulting assignments for the government, leveraging the skills and abilities developed while serving our Nation in uniform. Our collaborative and dynamic culture separates us from other firms as we work to consistently exceed the expectations of our clients. Here, you will have the opportunity to interact directly with clients and work closely with senior management very early in your career. At the same time, we are focused on supporting your career growth while encouraging a balance between professional and personal life.
For specific details on qualifications and responsibilities, please read the information below.

JOB DESCRIPTION

GPS Sr. Consultants help deliver financial, technology, and performance management solutions to clients in Civilian and Defense agencies of the Federal Government, as well as international governments and financial institutions. GPS recognizes that transitioning Military professionals have the acumen needed to take on significant responsibility on major consulting assignments for the government, leveraging the skills and abilities developed while serving our Nation in uniform. Your responsibilities will include project management, research, data collection and analysis, business modeling, engagement management and proposal development. GPS professionals will work with you to facilitate your transition as a civilian consultant and put you on the fast track to success and growth in the firm.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor?s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Operations Analysis, Information Technology or Computer Science. Post Graduate degree in Public Administration or Business-related fields is desired, but not required. Applicants should have six to ten years of active duty service. Because of our world-wide focus, applicants should come travel-ready. We require excellent communication and interpersonal skills, outstanding analytical skills, a professional demeanor and the ability to multitask. U.S Citizenship and security clearance required.

TRAINING

Grant Thornton provides both local and national training programs tailored to individual needs of transitioning warriors. We are committed to ongoing professional development and we encourage individuals to attend outside training seminars.

BENEFITS

Grant Thornton LLP offers an outstanding opportunity for career growth, an attractive compensation and incentive program, generous benefits including immediate participation in 401(k) plan, and a flexible work environment that offers individual enrichment opportunities in a team environment.

FIRM INFORMATION

Grant Thornton LLP is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International, one of the six global accounting, tax and business advisory organizations. Through member firms in 112 countries, including 50 offices in the United States, the partners and employees of Grant Thornton member firms provide personalized attention and the highest quality service to public and private clients around the globe.
The Global Public Sector (GPS) practice in Alexandria, VA serves as the focal point for Grant Thornton?s work with Federal and international agencies to provide creative, practical solutions that meet the government?s needs in an array of areas including performance management, resource management, finance and accounting, and information technology. For more information, you may visit the GPS website at www.grantthornton.com/publicsector.]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:09:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-Transitioning-Military-Professionals-Senior-Consultant-VA-22301/924286/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-Transitioning-Military-Professionals-Senior-Consultant-VA-22301/924286/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Cost Estimator

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Serves as the Subject Matter Expert for cost estimating as it is applied within the client's mission. Provides training and consultative support to Program Managers in developing Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE).

Major duties performed in this capacity include: developing estimates for preliminary studies/programming/planning/conceptual designs for a variety of complex projects; providing input concerning the scope, design features, budget and historical costs to designers, planners and project managers; developing comparative cost/constructability/availability analyses for alternative design scenarios; preparing detailed comprehensive cost estimates for the construction of complex Information Technology and non-IT projects; breaking projects down to actual work processes to develop detailed direct and indirect project costs; reviewing cost estimates prepared by others; evaluating various estimating techniques, software and databases for accuracy and efficiency of use; participating in design activities; and providing consultation services to other client divisions and components in support of planning, design and construction/build decisions.

Consult with the client's System Engineering personnel to integrate LCCE into their Acquisition documentation. Provide consultative support to program managers in the application of LCCE with Earned Value Management. Work with officials across different functional areas providing expert advice on topics related to cost estimating in particular and Business, Cost, and Financial Management in general. Acts as the lead interface with programs to promote a consistent management approach to LCCE that aligns with acquisition directives. Support includes identifying needed documents, reviewing documents for accuracy, and aiding in the correction of noted deficiencies.

Confers with Program Management Offices, as well as other program officials. Participates in the overall planning, direction, and success of acquisition programs. Identifies, develops and assesses acquisition policies, guidelines and procedures. Additionally, provides direction/assistance to program officials regarding issues, deficiencies and requirements related to compliance with policies and procedures.

Serves as a liaison with top-level managers in the agency, high-ranking officials in other Federal agencies, and various governing boards/committees. Contacts will include formal and informal meetings at times requiring extensive preparation of briefing materials or up-to-date technical familiarity with complex subject matter. Participates in working groups, councils, and committees for the establishment of a program management mindset and application of best practices throughout.

Requirements

Bachelors degree

- DAWIA PM Level 2 or 3, preferred. PMP may substitute depending on experience.

-Knowledge of cost estimating methodologies and tools to create Life Cycle Cost Estimates

-Demonstrated knowledge and experience on Information Technology processes, methodologies, and technologies

-Demonstrated knowledge and experience in application of the Systems Engineering Life Cycle

- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the application of Acquisition Program Management policies and procedures in the federal government

-Applicant must have demonstrated experience and knowledge in program management technologies, tools, and processes.

-Demonstrated experience in coordinating and collaborating with personnel and organizations on complex program/projects from a broad functional perspective.

-Knowledge of and skill in applying advanced program management concepts, principles, practices, laws, regulations, methods, and techniques.

-Proven ability to deliver information involving sensitive, highly technical or abstract problems or issues of considerable importance or consequence to influential internal and external stakeholders.

-Experience in directing, coordinating, and executing significant program and administrative activities.

- Oversee the development and revision of long range plans, goals, and objectives for the work directed.

- Experience in establishing program goals, assessing progress towards goal achievement, and providing sound advice concerning complex problems and assessing program effectiveness and impact.

- Knowledge of Earned Value Management policies, procedures, and applications within the Federal government]]> Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:09:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/ALEXANDRIA-Federal-Services-Cost-Management-Manager-Job-VA-22301/674146/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/ALEXANDRIA-Federal-Services-Cost-Management-Manager-Job-VA-22301/674146/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
OBIEE Data Warehouse Developer

? Perform full Data Warehouse life-cycle systems development

? Work with clients to understand requirements and translate to appropriate technical solution

? Architect Data Warehouses/Marts by providing technical infrastructure designs, data mappings/flows, and report dissemination mechanisms

? Design and implement data models for database applications using Oracle Designer

? Create and manage database objects including tables, indexes, procedures etc.

? Develop and test programs using SQL, PL-SQL and SQL-Loader for database applications

? Manage unit, system and integration testing for accuracy and performance

? Develop and generate standard and ad hoc reporting capabilities from new and existing data sources in a Data Warehouse environment

? Develop and modify queries, programs and stored procedures to support standard and ad-hoc reporting

? Analyze source data of different types and design programs for data integration, cleansing and transformation in Oracle

? Perform data loading and manipulation in Oracle

? Translate business rules into ad-hoc queries and reports

? Create and run reports using Oracle Discoverer

? Perform a wide variety of analysis including comparisons, trending and what-if analysis

? Prepare analyses, reports and presentations for CBO managemente

Required:

? US Citizenship

? BS in Information Systems or equivalent

? Expertise in Oracle (9i/10g) relational database system (5+ Years)

? Expertise with SQL, PL/SQL, SQL*Loader, SQL Plus

? Experience in at least 1 reporting/OLAP tool e.g. Oracle Express, Cognos

? Experience in data modeling and life-cycle development methodology

? Experience in UNIX programming and shell scripting

? Experience in data analysis

? Knowledge of Data Warehousing or Business Intelligence (BI)

? Knowledge of Oracle Designer/2000 or other data modeling tool

? Familiarity with MS Office applications

? Ability to implement business rules using Oracle procedures, functions and triggers.

? Ability to respond to changing priorities, multiple tasks and demands within short timeframes.

? Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

? Ability to interact well with executives, manager, staff and users.

Optional:

? Experience with Oracle BI Suite ? Enterprise Edition is a plus

? Experience with Oracle Discoverer is a plus

? Experience in Performance Management and Business Process Analysis is a plus.

? Experience in Financial & Accounting data analysis is a plus .]]> Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:09:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/ALEXANDRIA-OBIEE-Data-Warehouse-Developer-Job-VA-22301/726712/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/ALEXANDRIA-OBIEE-Data-Warehouse-Developer-Job-VA-22301/726712/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Junior Data Warehouse Developer]]> Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:08:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Washington-Data-Warehouse-Development-?-Consultant-Job-DC-20001/912460/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Washington-Data-Warehouse-Development-?-Consultant-Job-DC-20001/912460/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Accounting Support

Routinely analyze Trial Balances and key proprietary and budgetary accounting relationships, reconcile the cash balance and general ledger to its major subsidiaries, review any issues with month end and year end reports and reviewing all prior year adjustments, while monitoring abnormal balances.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree

3+ years of prior Accounting, Standard General Ledger, and Reconciliation experience

US Citizenship required]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:08:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-Accounting-Support?-Senior-Consultant-Job-VA-22301/891003/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-Accounting-Support?-Senior-Consultant-Job-VA-22301/891003/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Description:

Grant Thornton?s Global Public Sector is currently seeking a manager level candidate to support our Human Capital practice area and provide communications support to our government client.

The candidate will develop strategic communications in various mediums (print, electronic), internet/intranet content management, coordination of communication activities, and communication maintenance activities.

Requirements:

--Must have a Bachelor?s degree from an accredited university

--5+ years of government related experience; Human capital background is required

--MS Publisher, Adobe Acrobat, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint are all essential skills.]]> Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:09:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-Federal-Human-Capital-Manager-Job-VA-22301/869210/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-Federal-Human-Capital-Manager-Job-VA-22301/869210/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
of providing responsive and innovative financial, performance management and systems solutions to governments and international organizations. Visit Grant Thornton?s Global Public Sector at www.grantthornton.com/publicsector

Consultant

Individual will support the development of financial policies and procedures. Will interview clients, draft policies and procedures, vet policies and procedures, prepare status reports, and document client meetings.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree

2+ years of Federal Financial Management experience

Internal Controls and A-123 experience required.

Individual must be able to write policies and procedures, document meetings, and prepare status reports.

Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Visio]]> Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:09:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-Internal-Controls-?-Consultant-Job-VA-22301/874310/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-Internal-Controls-?-Consultant-Job-VA-22301/874310/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
SAP Business Intelligence Analyst

The SAP BI Analyst position is responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of SAP BI solutions and to evaluate business requirements for possible utilization in BW.

The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive knowledge of SAP BW and SAP CRM extraction Expertise with several reporting tools and distribution mechanisms preferred: SAP Business Objects (BOBJ) , BW Architecture: · Design/Document BW 7.0+ Architecture, Functional requirements, & Design Develop Business Intelligence (BI) Reports and Structures via various tools: BEx, BOBJ, BPC, etc. · Create/Maintain/Document Queries, Workbooks, & Reports · Design/Develop efficient, reliable data access mechanisms Extraction, Transformation, & Loading (ETL): · Create/Maintain both BW 3.x & 7.0 ETL mechanisms: DTPs, Update/Transfer Rules, Startup Routines, user exits, etc to support data ETL.

Qualifications

*Bachelors degree

*Minimum 3 years of BI experience

*Experience with dashboard development, reporting tools and scorecards preferred]]> Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:08:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-SAP-Business-Intelligence-Analyst-Job-VA-22301/880072/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-SAP-Business-Intelligence-Analyst-Job-VA-22301/880072/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Policy & Procedure Development Manager

The individual will be responsible for internal controls and procedures development. This individual would be the team lead for the procedures development work stream. Will lead a team in interviewing clients, conducting process mapping sessions, documenting processes, drafting policies and procedures, and vetting those policies and procedures with the client. Will also support status reporting and project administration.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree

Professional certification (CPA, CGFM or PMP preferred), 5 years experience leading engagements and managing federal projects

Knowledge of federal financial management and federal budgetary accounting

Knowledge of process mapping, including the use of Microsoft Visio

Experience drafting policies and procedures in the federal environment

Attention to detail and a focus on quality]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:08:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-Policy-&-Procedure-Manager-Job-VA-22301/891002/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-Policy-&-Procedure-Manager-Job-VA-22301/891002/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Accrual Accounting

Individual will support team that is assessing how the client uses accrual accounting practices across the enterprise. Will document as-is processes, inventory and review current policies, interview staff, document a future approach outlining how the client should apply accrual accounting. Draft new accrual accounting policies and an action plan to assist the client with communicating new policies across enterprise. Technical writing skills must be outstanding. Individual must have demonstrated track record of high performance and be detail-oriented.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree

3+ years of relevant work experience

Ability to effectively document as-is processes and draft narratives.

Ability to interview staff and capture detailed meeting notes.

Ability to produce high quality work under tight deadlines.

Must be versed in word, visio, powerpoint.

Knowledge of accrual accounting is a plus.]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:08:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-Accounting-&-Finance-?-Senior-Consultant-Job-VA-22301/891005/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-Accounting-&-Finance-?-Senior-Consultant-Job-VA-22301/891005/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Cost Accounting Management/ABC-Senior Consultant

Lead the development of a cost model for a specific cost models for either an order fulfillment center or an IT Deparmtent where resulting data will provide accurate costs of products and services to properly support rate setting. Assist with developing an enterprise cost model that addresses direct, indirect, and overhead costing issues of intraoffice charging for products and services (intrafund). Advise and share information with rest of team that may impact or add value to tasks being perfomred concurrently (forecasting and reporting). Assist Program Manager with project management activites (status reporting, budgeting, etc.)

Requirements

Bachelors Degree

Working Capital Fund rate setting and cash management

Activity Based Costing software (ideally new Oracle/Hyperion Profitability and Cost Management)

Technical background a plus for assisting in modeling and participation in data discussion with client and team.

Managerial Cost Accounting (Activity-Based Costing and other costing methodologies, e.g., standard costing, etc.)]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:08:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-Cost-Accounting-Management-?-Senior-Consultant-Job-VA-22301/891006/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-Cost-Accounting-Management-?-Senior-Consultant-Job-VA-22301/891006/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Internal Controls senior consultant will provide technical knowledge in their area of expertise, work individually and on teams to support the completion of project specific tasks within estimated timeframes and budget constraints and interface with the client on a day-to-day basis. In addition, the senior consultant will provide their specific expertise to the practical issues they identify or those presented by the client. They also help formulate solutions, prepare reports, studies, and documentation, and support presentations and client meetings.

Requirements:

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3+ years of progressively responsible experience in performing and participating in engagements, specific experience in one or more key project areas

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Solid experience with Internal Controls and A-123 testing

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Demonstrated ability to provide guidance and direction for specific projects or sub-tasks, and increasing responsibility in design, implementation and management of projects.

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Skilled in interviewing people at all levels of management

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Developing and delivering training

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Excellent oral and written communication skills

Education Requirement: This position requires a Bachelor Degree]]> Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:08:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-Internal-Controls-?-Senior-Consultant-Job-VA-22301/912462/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-Internal-Controls-?-Senior-Consultant-Job-VA-22301/912462/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Candidate must have demonstrated expertise in the following areas:

Primary Responsibilities:

* Cost accounting: Cost management, analysis, and identification of organizational cost drivers
* Budgeting: Budget execution, reporting, and internal controls.
* Federal financial management: Appropriation law, funds management, OMB Circular A-11
* Software applications: MS Office Suite with special emphasis on Excel, PowerPoint
* Communication: Demonstrated experience dealing with business executives and proficiency in written and oral communications.

Secondary Responsibilities:

* Business and financial management support
* Financial management, project management, strategic planning, contract performance management, and risk management.
* Program management support to include analysis on major IT projects, cost trends, performance monitoring.
* Organizational change management initiatives, design, and realignment; developing best practices, governance, and identifying process improvements.
* Alignment of IT investments with key organizational and Agency strategic goals and objectives.
* Capital planning and investment control
* Capital planning and investment control (CPIC) support for major IT investments.
* Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates; Project Resource Estimation Worksheet (project funding estimates)
* Investment decision papers for major investments.
* Total cost of ownership estimates and baseling target costs.
* OMB Exhibit 300/53 Preparation and Submission
* Development, coordination, and submission of OCIO's OMB Exhibit 300 business cases and the OMB Exhibit 53.

Requirements:

* Bachelors Degree
* 5+ years of relevant management consulting experience
* MBA/MPA preferred]]> Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:08:00 http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-Cost-Management-?-Senior-Consultant-Job-VA-22301/907162/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Alexandria-Cost-Management-?-Senior-Consultant-Job-VA-22301/907162/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS