GPS Project Setup Associate - Remote

Company: EY
Location: Rogers
Posted on: April 18, 2024

Job Description:

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities. At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
Government and Public Sector - Project Setup - Associate
At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector (GPS) practice of Ernst & Young LLP provide a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world.
The opportunity
The Project Setup Associate is responsible for the set up and maintenance of projects in Deltek Costpoint, ensuring project hierarchies are established in accordance with contract awards and modifications as well as ensuring that contract / project data is current, accurate and complete.
Skills and attributes for success

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  Completes the setup of simple contracts in Deltek Costpoint to include:
  
  
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  Company standard project structure (WBS)
  
  
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  Proper revenue recognition method
  
  
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  CLIN and charge code schema
  
  
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  Accurate value and funding per CLIN
  
  
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  Project labor categories and rate setups
  
  
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  Workforce setup for employees and vendors
  
  
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  Setup of fee ceilings or rate overrides
  
  
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  Billing Information Setup
  
  
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  Completes input of contract modifications in Deltek Costpoint
  
  
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  Value and funding changes
  
  
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  Period of performance changes
  
  
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  Setup of newly exercised option years
  
  
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  Provide support to various data call requests from Contracts, Finance and Program Management teams
  
  
  To qualify for the role, you must have
  
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    3 to 5 years of experience in contract or project accounting using Deltek Costpoint
    
    
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    Experience with Cognos reporting or other similar querying tools
    
    
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    Experience working in a high volume, quick turn service center
    
    
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    Prior experience working with Deltek Costpoint contract setup modules and fields
    
    
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    Working knowledge of government contract types, to include FFP, T&M, CP types
    
    
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    Working knowledge of various contract fee structures, to include fixed, variable, and award fees
    
    
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    Working knowledge of revenue recognition methods
    
    
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    Working knowledge of FAR, DFARs, CAS & ASC 606
    
    
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    Excellent oral and written communication skills
    
    
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    Superior attention to detail
    
    
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    Ability to adjust quickly and adapt to changing priorities
    
    
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    Strong organizational skills
    
    
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    High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word, as well as the ability to learn new computer applications
    
    
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    Current security clearance or the ability to obtain one
    
    
    Ideally, you'll have
    
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      Experience in Deltek Costpoint
      
      
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      Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field
      
      
      What we offer
      We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $50,000 to $88,000. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $60,000 to $100,000. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
      
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        Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
        
        
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        Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
        
        
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        Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
        
        
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        Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
        
        
        If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
        The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.
        EY - Building a better working world
        EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.
        Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.
        Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.
        EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
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