Financial Analyst III

Delaware Nation Industries • Arlington, VA

8h • $130,000 - $135,000 • 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 deliver financial management services, programs, and systems that support the Department’s foreign affairs mission with accountability and transparency. The role provides financial analysis, budget execution monitoring, reporting, reconciliation, and operational support for Directorate activities. It also supports government personnel with financial planning, spend plan development, program budget planning, and decision-making.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have an active Secret Security Clearance.
• Must work in the office five days a week.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Nine years of experience.
• Knowledge of budget execution, accounting, and financial management principles, and ability to apply analytical techniques to 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 environments.
• Understanding of budgetary policies, precedents, goals, regulations, and guidelines applicable to the Department, including processes related to execution of no-year budgets.
• Knowledge of fiscal constraints and ceilings affecting Departmental operations.
• Practical knowledge of budget and accounting techniques, including the ability to improve procedures or develop efficient methodologies.
• Knowledge of funding sources, types, and methods relevant to assigned program areas, and understanding of relationships between financial and programmatic requirements.
• Skill in applying analytical methods to evaluate the impact of changes in program plans and funding, including cost-benefit analysis and similar techniques.
• Knowledge of and adherence to internal control measures to protect organizational integrity.
• Ability to research historical precedents to support interpretation and clarification of policies, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to organize work across multiple simultaneous assignments and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to prepare analytical reports and present findings and recommendations clearly, concisely, and logically in written and oral formats.

Responsibilities

• Maintain contract, purchase order, and financial management files and records in support of Directorate operations.
• Collect, validate, analyze, and report financial data in support of budget and financial management requirements.
• Provide financial data, analyses, and technical support to leadership regarding financial activities, including financial planning and spend plan development.
• Monitor and track budget execution data, including expenditures, obligations, and unobligated balances, and prepare reports identifying trends, variances, and potential issues for government review.
• Prepare financial reports, summaries, dashboards, spreadsheets, and other analytical products to support program planning, resource management, and government decision-making.
• Review invoices, supporting documentation, and payment packages for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with established procedures; identify discrepancies for resolution by appropriate government personnel.
• 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 financial management practices.
• Develop trend analyses, forecasts, budget execution reports, and financial metrics using automated financial management systems and reporting tools.
• Collaborate with program offices, project managers, stakeholders, and interagency representatives to collect, consolidate, and analyze financial information supporting budget planning and execution.
• Develop briefings, presentations, and informational materials summarizing financial data, trends, risks, and resource requirements for government leadership consideration.
• Support project and program budget planning by collecting, organizing, and validating budget input data for BMIS, PCR, PAD, BRMS, and other applicable 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 established procedures.
• Perform special studies, data calls, and financial analyses in support of Directorate objectives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Company covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including medical coverage with PPO or HDHP options, vision, and dental.
• Matching 401(k).
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Pet insurance.
• Professional development and education reimbursement.
• Parking and transit benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior