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Candidates must have extensive experience with acquisition and PPBE processes at the DoW or Service Component Headquarters level and using the Defense Agencies Initiative (DAI) system. This role directly supports the government lead and manages a team of senior financial analysts responsible for executing all phases of the Department of War (DoW) Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process. The ideal candidate is SME who is a doer, leader, forward thinker, self-starter, and problem solver.\nThe position is 100% on-site in Alexandria, VA.\nJob Responsibilities:\nLead, direct, and mentor the daily tasks of team members, including subcontractors. 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