C004948 Principal Assistant (Projects and Finance) (NS) - MON 13 Jul

# C004948 Principal Assistant (Projects and Finance) (NS) - MON 13 Jul > EMW, Inc. · Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium · Contract · Posted 2026-06-30 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** AAS ## Description **Deadline Date:** Monday 13 July 2026 **Requirement:** Principal Assistant (Projects and Finance) **Location:** Braine-l'Alleud, BE **Full Time On-Site:** Yes **Time On-Site:** 100% **Total Scope of the request (hours):** 700 **Required Start Date:** 18 August 2026 **End Contract Date:** 31 December 2026 **Required Security Clearance:** NATO SECRET **Duties & Role:**   Planning and Budgeting: - Assist in the preparation and updating of the Business Execution Plan to support O&M Operating Costs in alignment with the NCI Agency Business Plan and Financial Plan, prepare the Quarterly Annual Financial Report (QAFR), and provide inputs for Customer Rates and Service Rates. - Additionally, assist in preparing and maintaining the NISC procurement plan in coordination with relevant Service Owners. Performance and Execution Monitoring: - Assist in the NISC financial execution and in-year reviews by continuously or monthly monitoring financial targets set in the Business Execution Plan, identifying urgent actions to rectify deviations, and covering all sources and types of funds. - Provide analysis and management reports on revenues, costs, variances, productivity, and cost control, and monitor expenditures against all funding sources, proactively resolving discrepancies with managers. - Monitor Purchase Orders for externally sourced workforce and maintain a corresponding dashboard for work execution and time bookings. - Guide and monitor BA staff in identifying service costs and managing their projects in ServiceNow. Internal Control: - Review and validate project Price Proposals for OE services from a financial perspective, manage and control EBA Fund tasks such as admin travel, and align resource allocations with NISC business plans through approved prioritization processes. - Ensure NISC resources are sufficiently planned, maintain discipline in booking effort against actual workload, and secure timely processing of non-billable time cards and complete timesheets for NISC resources. ## Requirements **Skills, Knowledge & Experience:** - The candidate must have a currently active NATO SECRET security clearance - At least 5 years of relevant experience; - Some experience in budgetary planning and management is preferred; - Some experience in resource planning and personnel management is preferred; - Awareness of Project Management Framework / Methodologies such as PRINCE II, PMP is preferred; - Analytic skills is preferred; - Some understanding of cost accounting; - Experience in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Sharepoint. - Excellent command of spoken and written English, with a proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; - Prior experience of working in an international environment comprising both military and civilian elements; - Knowledge of the NCI Agency is desirable; - Experience of working in a customer funding environment; - Experience in documenting/improving business processes; - Experience in liaising with internal and external staff and ability to build relationships across the business ## Apply [Apply at EMW, Inc.](https://apply.workable.com/emw/j/B3F585D79A/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)