Senior IT Specialist, Federal Advisory Services

KPMG LLP is a leader in providing audit and advisory services to the public sector, and more specifically, to the federal government. KPMG has long viewed the public sector as an industry in which we do more than just participate � we choose to set an example as a leader � as evidenced by our relationships and experiences with many federal agencies. The Advisory Services team strives to help the federal government improve on both regulatory demands and their strategic approach to performance and risk management. Advisory professionals are able to provide relevant industry and functional skills where they need them most. We are currently seeking a Manager/Senior Manager to join us in our Washington, DC office. IT Advisory Services (ITA) professionals assess, design, and combine leading information management and operational processes, approaches, technologies, and controls to help enable sustained business value and risk management in support of the business. Information Technology (IT) organizations and their leaders often need a business focus that helps enable them to better organize and prioritize their IT investments based on factors including business value created, return on investments, and management of risk. Responsibilities for both positions: * Leverage current and past relationships to find, identify, create, qualify, strategize and win new, incremental engagements and contracts in select civilian agencies, either directly with the agency or as a subcontractor to a prime contractor * Collaborate with the KPMG team to build a pipeline quickly for work in the federal civilian market * Deliver IT or business management solutions to federal clients * Maintain broad and deep relationship base with key clients who buy IT and business management services in the federal market * Lead multiple projects, developing and managing project plans, manage multiple work streams, identify and solve problems, including leading and mentoring staff, helping to ensure effective team communications and communicating with clients and management Additional responsibility for Senior Manager: * Lead the planning and account management activities in target agencies, including developing account penetration plans and strategies Qualifications for both positions: * BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university * Eligible to obtain a security clearance within a reasonable amount of time. Obtaining clearance may include being subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. * Previous experience selling services to federal or civilian agencies *Ten years of progressive experience in the IT field *Six years IT or program management experience in large scale complex projects *Four years of experience with systems integrations *Solid understanding of civilian agency IT and business management trends, issues, upcoming opportunities, procurement approaches and prime contractor landscape *Previous experience in a client delivery role including building and managing successful client relationships at various levels *Previous experience in developing and delivering presentations to diverse audiences at multiple organizational levels *Self-motivated, enthusiastic team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills *Experience with major acquisitions, software development or technology management desired *Project Management Professional (PMP) certification desired Additional qualifications for Senior Manager: * Significant experience providing IT Advisory services to federal entities * Significant experience selling services to federal or civilian agencies KPMG offers and supports flexible work arrangements as well as part-time schedules. We also offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested? We strongly encourage you to apply online at www.kpmgcareers.com and search for requisition 18878 or click the job link below. KPMG. A great place to build your career. No phone calls or agencies please. KPMG Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace. © 2008 KPMG LLP, a U.S. limited liability partnership and a member firm of the KPMG network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved. © 2005 KPMG LLP, the U.S. member firm of KPMG International, a Swiss cooperative. All rights reserved. JOB INFORMATION Job Title: Senior IT Specialist, Federal Advisory Services Company: KPMG Location: Washington Job Category: IT/Software Development Reference Code: 18878