Assistant Business Manager

Overview

The Assistant Business Manager (ABM) supports the Business Manager efforts at Kirtland Airforce Base. The ABM will implement strategies under the guidance of the Business Manager that will help generate revenue and maintain profitability. Candidate must be customer service oriented, possess excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Coordinates with staff personnel to complete work assignments given by the Business Manager
• Builds accurate and timely reports of financial information on all assigned responsibility
• Prepares financial reports for senior management and advises department managers
• Conducts market research to support contract requirements
• Purchases material, supplies, services, and equipment required to perform the contract, as well as for the initiation, coordination, execution and monitoring of any subcontractor or vendors
• Researches and identifies suitable vendors and service contractors
• Tracks procurement schedules
• Be familiar with business requirements outlined in Federal Government (FAR/DFARS knowledge)
• Builds supporting documents to verify government invoices monthly (fixed price and reimbursable)
• Review contract funding and track invoices
• Help maintain all financial records in accordance with contract requirements (see: SFO/OST contract. Records Management Services and FAR subpart 4.7 Contractor Records Retention)
• Able to obtain a minimum of a DOE “L” level clearance
• Proactive team player with strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to build effective working relationships
• Punctuality, reliability, and attention to detail is a must

• Associates degree or four (4) years of experience as Assistant Manager or closely related position (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Ability to apply concepts of accounting skills
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to interpret and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Office, Sharepoint, Excel, and Team
• Ability to work independently with substantial latitude for action or decision
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to function in and develop teams