Financial Analyst III

Delaware Nation Industries•Arlington, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst III supports the Department of State’s Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services (CGFS), whose mission is to steward the Department’s financial resources and provide financial management services, programs, and systems that promote accountability and transparency. The position supports Directorate budget planning, financial management, budget execution, reporting, and decision-making.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have an active Secret Security Clearance.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Nine years of experience.
Knowledge of budget execution, accounting, and financial management principles, with the ability to analyze complex financial and organizational issues and recommend data-informed solutions.
Knowledge of Congressional, Departmental, and OMB budget and financial processes relevant to federal budgeting and contracting.
Understanding of applicable budgetary policies, precedents, goals, regulations, and guidelines, including execution of no-year budgets.
Knowledge of fiscal constraints and ceilings affecting Departmental operations.
Practical knowledge of budget and accounting techniques, including improving procedures or developing efficient methodologies.
Knowledge of relevant funding sources, types, and methods and of the relationship between financial and programmatic requirements.
Skill in applying analytical methods, including cost-benefit analysis, to evaluate the impact of changes in program plans and funding.
Knowledge of and adherence to internal control measures that protect organizational integrity.
Ability to research historical precedents to interpret and clarify policies, processes, and procedures.
Ability to organize multiple simultaneous assignments and meet established deadlines.
Ability to prepare analytical reports and clearly, concisely, and logically present findings and recommendations in writing and orally.
Must work in the office five days a week.

Responsibilities

Maintain contract, purchase order, and financial management files and records supporting Directorate operations.
Collect, validate, analyze, and report financial data in support of budget and financial management requirements.
Provide leadership with financial data, analyses, and technical support, including financial planning and spend plan development.
Monitor budget execution data, including expenditures, obligations, and unobligated balances, and prepare reports on trends, variances, and potential issues.
Prepare financial reports, summaries, dashboards, spreadsheets, and other analytical products for program planning, resource management, and government decision-making.
Review invoices, supporting documentation, and payment packages for completeness, accuracy, and compliance, and identify discrepancies for resolution.
Track contracts, task orders, purchase orders, and other financial instruments in designated financial management systems and help maintain accurate records.
Conduct financial reconciliations and data validation to improve the accuracy and integrity of budget and financial information.
Research applicable financial policies, procedures, and guidance and support government personnel in applying established practices.
Develop trend analyses, forecasts, budget execution reports, and financial metrics using financial management systems and reporting tools.
Collaborate with program offices, project managers, stakeholders, and interagency representatives to collect, consolidate, and analyze financial information.
Develop briefings, presentations, and informational materials summarizing financial data, trends, risks, and resource requirements for government leadership.
Support project and program budget planning by collecting, organizing, and validating input data for BMIS, PCR, PAD, BRMS, and other financial management tools.
Assist in developing, maintaining, and improving financial tracking tools, standard operating procedures, and reporting processes.
Provide technical guidance, knowledge transfer, onboarding assistance, and process training to team members on financial management systems, reporting tools, and procedures.
Perform special studies, data calls, and financial analyses in support of Directorate objectives.
Perform other related duties as assigned.