Job Summary:

BDO’s Core Purpose is Helping People Thrive Every Day. Our Core Values reflect how we manage our work, our relationships and ourselves. As an employee of the firm, you will live true to our Core Values of people first, being exceptional every day in every way, embracing change, feeling empowered through knowledge, and choosing accountability. Our Core Values are the standards by which we conduct ourselves day in and day out, both internally and externally.

We’re seeking an experienced professional to support due diligence, intelligence, counterintelligence, research, and analysis efforts for Intelligence Community (IC) Agencies. 

This role is also responsible for partnering with senior leaders within the Public Sector Practice to manage business development, practice development, and project delivery activities. They’ll be a member of the Public Sector Practice leadership team and may be involved in direct supervision of staff, performance management, problem resolution, task delegation, and/or client project execution. They will drive problem solving and fact finding, while working side by side with experienced team members, management, and client leadership, and will support or lead firm practice, solution, and business development initiatives.

Job Duties:

Delivers a full range of services that uses their educational background, experience, and organizational skills while serving BDO’s dynamic public sector client base Assists with firm practice, solution, and business development initiatives Supports or leads task areas while coordinating closely with engagement team management and client leadership on strategy, planning, execution, status, and review processes Supports clients with key financial and budgetary, information technology, and operational transformation initiatives Adapts to a changing client environment while meeting client expectations Manages priorities and works effectively to initiate correspondence and task completion. Supports multiple efforts through flexible multi-task coordination Provides summary recommendations to team leadership regarding assigned work stream Applies fundamental industry knowledge and standards to support client reviews, improvements, and/or implementations Communicates and maintains relationships with key client personnel to ensure shared understanding of business processes, operations, and functions Prepares presentations, briefings, and actively participates in client meetings and day-to-day interactions Communicates with team management through effective status reporting and demonstrates ownership and accountability for assigned task areas and work products Establishes professional rapport with clients and other organizations Evaluates work products for technical accuracy, deliverable quality, and overall value to the client Attends relevant training, business seminars, and/or conferences to stay current with technical skills that align with client’s needs and changes in the industry Supports recruiting efforts by identifying potential candidates and participating in interviews Supports business development meetings and/or proposal development process with guidance from Public Sector Practice leadership Researches industry and market trends and develops relevant presentations and materials in support of potential firm initiatives Cultivates growth of existing and new business Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

May supervise the day-to-day workload of Public Sector direct reports related to client projects, business development, and other activities, including maintaining team productivity and review of work products Evaluates the performance of any Public Sector direct reports and assist in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes the annual performance evaluation for Public Sector staff as appropriate Serves as a mentor / career advisor to Public Sector staff as appropriate

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education

Bachelor’s degree, required

Experience

Seven (7) or more years of relevant professional experience, required Five (5) or more years of experience conducting research and analysis, preferred Two (2) or more years of experience with counterintelligence issues, preferred Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) knowledge and/or experience, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s)

N/A

Software

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), required Prior experience with Next Generation Trident, preferred

Language(s)

N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance, required (US Citizenship required) Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels within the client organization and in the firm  Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team environment and with a customer service focus  Ability to follow instructions as directed  Superior organizational skills required with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Detail oriented with in-depth knowledge and application of English grammar and ability to proofread all written materials including proposals, pitches, presentations, etc.

 

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $140,000 - $175,000
Colorado Range: $140,000 - $175,000
Illinois Range: $140,000 - $175,000
Maryland Range: $140,000 - $175,000
Minnesota Range: $140,000 - $175,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $140,000 - $175,000 
Washington Range: $140,000 - $175,000
Washington DC Range: $140,000 - $175,000