--- title: 'USMC Budget Execution & Civilian Personnel Specialist (Future Opportunity) at Redwood Strategy Group, Inc.' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/usmc-budget-execution-civilian-personnel-specialist-future-opportunity-redwood-tbjazb1vxj2e' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-24' --- # USMC Budget Execution & Civilian Personnel Specialist (Future Opportunity) at Redwood Strategy Group, Inc. - **Company:** Redwood Strategy Group, Inc. - **Location:** The Pentagon Arlington, VA - **Compensation:** $100k–$135k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-10-23 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-24 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/redwoodstrategygroup/a3ca583d-a096-48c1-bcc4-cd31cf830146 ## Job description Redwood Strategy Group (RSG) is a minority owned, Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) founded on over 17 years of thought-to-action leadership supporting military departments, Department of Defense, and agencies across the U.S. Federal Government with transformation, strategy, and operations. At RSG, we are committed to our company foundation - our employees. The minute you start working here, you become an integral part of our team, our future, and you will play a key role in the continued growth of our company. Innovative Solutions. Cultivated Talent. Accelerative Success. ## Responsibilities - Prepare and update civilian personnel budget execution plans, cost estimates, and supporting financial analyses against approved controls and management priorities. - Compare annual civilian personnel controls with pay period execution each month by Budget Line Item and Program Element; identify variances and recommend corrective action. - Analyze civilian labor execution and reporting trends weekly; investigate unusual charges, coding errors, and differences between planned and actual costs. - Extract and reconcile civilian labor reports from DAI, WYPC or its successor, the Civilian Labor Reconciliation Tool, TFSMS, and HRLink; document exceptions and coordinate resolution. - Prepare monthly execution data and supporting narratives for Navy, OSD, and congressional inquiries concerning civilian personnel estimates and workforce growth. - Maintain labor metrics, reconciliation workpapers, issue logs, and briefing inputs for the HQMC Civilian Labor Head and P&R leadership. - Support broader budget execution reviews and closeout activities, explaining how labor transactions and corrections affect financial reporting and USSGL balances. Required Qualifications - Undergraduate degree in a relevant field and at least six years supporting Federal financial management. - Advanced Marine Corps financial systems expertise, including coding, data structure and standardization, USSGL posting logic, and technical closeout impacts on USSGL accounts. - In-depth knowledge of Navy and Marine Corps systems, including PBIS, DAI, ADVANA, WYPC or its successor, and the Civilian Labor Reconciliation Tool. - Hands-on ability to analyze civilian personnel execution, reconcile pay period data, and explain labor cost variances; familiarity with TFSMS and HRLink. - Advanced Excel, Power BI, Power Query, and data analysis skills; ability to prepare clear cost analyses, status reports, and recommendations. Relevant certifications as proposed for the position. Work location and access Must be physically stationed within 50 miles of the Pentagon and available for onsite support. Must meet Government background investigation, CAC, and system access requirements. By submitting my application, I declare that all the above information is correct and accurate. RSG offers a first-class total rewards package that includes competitive salaries, medical, dental and life insurance plans, 401k matching, generous leave programs, tuition reimbursement, professional development; and more! RSG is an equal opportunity employer/veteran/disability/41 CFR 60-1.4. We are committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment-related activities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law or RSG policy. Reasonable accommodation, based on disability, religious observances, or other designated areas as defined by law will be considered in accordance with applicable law and RSG policy. ## About Redwood Strategy Group, Inc. ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Redwood Strategy Group is a woman-owned small business consulting firm that helps U.S. Department of Defense components and federal agencies modernize financial systems, achieve audit readiness, and transform operations through strategy, data analytics, and automation. - **Entity Type**: Private (Privately held; certified EDWOSB — Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business) - **Headquarters**: Chantilly, Virginia, United States (with additional office in Aldie, VA) - **Founded**: 2016 - **Founders**: Hailey Le (CEO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Business Consulting and Services / Government Contracting (GovCon), serving military departments, the Department of Defense (DoD), and U.S. Federal Government agencies. - **Target customers**: B2G — U.S. government clients, primarily DoD (Department of the Navy, Defense Logistics Agency, Defense Human Resources Activity, Missile Defense Agency) and homeland security agencies. - **Mission**: To deliver "thought-to-action leadership" supporting military departments and federal agencies with transformation, strategy, and operations — with a stated commitment to integrity, transparency, honesty, and best value on every project [federalnewsnetwork.com](https://federalnewsnetwork.com/the-business-of-defense/2024/04/taking-a-long-view-on-growth-as-a-small-govcon-in-the-dmv/). ## Products & Services The company organizes its work around four service pillars: - **Enterprise Solutions & Integration Services**: Financial systems implementation and sustainment, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) support, help desk and application support, and process reengineering — including support for the U.S. Marine Corps' new financial system rollout. - **Financial Management & Financial Operations**: Audit readiness, financial improvement programs, fund balance reconciliation (e.g., ULO closeouts), asset accountability, workforce planning, and performance monitoring. This is the firm's largest revenue area (55%+ of federal obligations per USAspending). - **Data Analytics & Process Automation**: Helping government clients extract insights from financial and operational data, build cost efficiencies, and enable data storytelling. The firm has recently pivot ed heavily into data, pairing financial system data with operational data. - **Acquisition Support Services**: Support for acquisition and procurement functions within federal agencies. Notable current/represented service lines also include Defense Travel SME support, OneStream programming, and Civilian Payroll Contractor Support for the Army (per open roles) [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/redwoodstrategygroup). ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not disclosed (private company). - **Key Metric**: Total federal obligations of **$3.2 million** reported on USAspending, 100% from the Department of Defense [usaspending.gov](https://www.usaspending.gov/recipient/adabb610-ee7e-8193-cd5e-c830ff136f11-C/latest). - **Headcount**: Conflicting reports — LinkedIn lists **25 employees** [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/redwood-strategy-group) while SBIR.gov records **48 employees** [sbir.gov](https://www.sbir.gov/portfolio/2662112). The CEO states the team is "about 50 employees" in a 2024 interview [federalnewsnetwork.com](https://federalnewsnetwork.com/the-business-of-defense/2024/04/taking-a-long-view-on-growth-as-a-small-govcon-in-the-dmv/). The most recent figure (~50) is likely the most accurate. - **Notable Win**: Part of the team that helped the **U.S. Marine Corps achieve the first clean audit opinion by any U.S. military service** — a marquee achievement in federal financial management. - **SBIR Award (2025)**: Awarded $101,261 from the DoD for a Phase I SBIR project: *"Leveraging Generative AI and Synthetic Cognition for Mission Optimization and Workforce Development in Defense Operations"* (Topic OSD254-P001) [sbir.gov](https://www.sbir.gov/portfolio/2662112). - **Key Agency Customers**: Department of the Navy ($1.40M), Defense Human Resources Activity ($966K), Defense Logistics Agency ($784K), and Missile Defense Agency. ## Competitive Advantages - **Certifications & Set-Asides**: EDWOSB, Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), 8(a) Program Participant, and Minority-Owned Business designations — positioning it favorably for federal set-aside contracts [usaspending.gov](https://www.usaspending.gov/recipient/adabb610-ee7e-8193-cd5e-c830ff136f11-C/latest). - **Audit Readiness Expertise**: Proven track record with the Marine Corps' clean audit — the first ever achieved by a military service — giving the firm credibility and a clear pitch for similar work at other agencies. - **Focused Operating Model**: Deliberate strategy of staying concentrated in financial modernization and transformation ("You can't get your hands in too many pots") while "radiating" into adjacent capabilities like data analytics and AI [federalnewsnetwork.com](https://federalnewsnetwork.com/the-business-of-defense/2024/04/taking-a-long-view-on-growth-as-a-small-govcon-in-the-dmv/). - **Senior Leadership Depth**: CEO Hailey Le has deep DoD transformation experience spanning back to the BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure) Commission. ## Strategic Focus - **Financial Modernization & Audit Sustainment**: Continuing to support clean audits and building the controls required to maintain them across defense agencies. - **Data & AI Expansion**: Growing the data analytics practice — helping customers "tell a story" with financial and operational data, reducing duplicative feeder systems, and enabling clean data. - **Generative AI for Defense**: New SBIR-funded research applying Microsoft's GenAI stack and "Synthetic Cognition" to workforce development, talent attrition, scenario simulation, and predictive analytics in defense operations [sbir.gov](https://www.sbir.gov/portfolio/2662112). - **Radiating Growth**: Methodically expanding from core financial systems support into adjacent transformation needs at existing customer agencies. ## Why Work Here - **Mission-Driven Work**: Directly support U.S. military departments and federal agencies on high-visibility programs like the Marine Corps' audit success — work with tangible national impact. - **Flexible Work Modes**: Open roles span remote, hybrid, and on-site arrangements (Arlington, VA and multiple locations) [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/redwoodstrategygroup). - **Small-Team Visibility**: At ~50 employees, staff get direct exposure to senior leadership and broad ownership across projects — a distinct contrast to large defense primes. - **Growth Trajectory**: The company is expanding into data, AI, and SBIR-funded research, offering employees early exposure to emerging GenAI applications in government. - **Clearance Note**: Several roles require an **active security clearance** (e.g., Defense Travel SME, OneStream Programmer), so holding or being eligible for a DoD clearance is a significant advantage. - **Diverse-Owned Culture**: As a minority-owned, economically disadvantaged woman-owned small business, the firm carries a genuine commitment to diversity at the ownership level. ## Sources 1. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/redwood-strategy-group) 2. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/redwoodstrategygroup) 3. [sbir.gov](https://www.sbir.gov/portfolio/2662112) 4. [federalnewsnetwork.com](https://federalnewsnetwork.com/the-business-of-defense/2024/04/taking-a-long-view-on-growth-as-a-small-govcon-in-the-dmv/) 5. [usaspending.gov](https://www.usaspending.gov/recipient/adabb610-ee7e-8193-cd5e-c830ff136f11-C/latest) ## Other roles at Redwood Strategy Group, Inc. - [USMC Budget Execution & Process Improvement Specialist (Future Opportunity)](https://feeny.ai/job/usmc-budget-execution-process-improvement-specialist-future-opportunity-redwood-zztpw0n9kh4w) — The Pentagon Arlington, VA - [USMC Budget Execution Specialist (Future Opportunity)](https://feeny.ai/job/usmc-budget-execution-specialist-future-opportunity-redwood-strategy-group-inc-7mspekhqnvgb) — The Pentagon Arlington, VA - [Senior Financial Analyst for Budget Execution & Civilian Personnel (Future Opportunity)](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-financial-analyst-for-budget-execution-civilian-personnel-future-rr5k6f6q2369) — The Pentagon Arlington, VA - [SAP S/4HANA Specialists with Navy ERP+ (Citizens with active clearances only)](https://feeny.ai/job/sap-s-4hana-specialists-with-navy-erp-citizens-with-active-clearances-only-zqgfjvg5mh7j) — Washington, DC - [Management Consultant IV for Contingency and International Programs (CIP)](https://feeny.ai/job/management-consultant-iv-for-contingency-and-international-programs-cip-redwood-cdn7frtkgt6v) — Arlington, VA - [OneStream Developer - Active Secret Clearance Required](https://feeny.ai/job/onestream-developer-active-secret-clearance-required-redwood-strategy-group-inc-zdf2h29tjbba) — Tampa, FL - [Program Manager - DCAA Financial Common Operating Picture](https://feeny.ai/job/program-manager-dcaa-financial-common-operating-picture-redwood-strategy-group-j53yd8y0z23p) — Fort Belvoir, VA - [Senior Consultant - Army Financial Improvement (AFI) Program](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-consultant-army-financial-improvement-afi-program-redwood-strategy-group-b1jgv2zwvdsg) — Multiple