Financial Analyst - FS ACES Program

CWI Works Inc • Washington, DC

3d • $0 - $80

About The Position

CWI Works is recruiting for a Financial Analyst position through the Forest Service Experienced Services (FS-ACES) Program. This grant-administered program provides experienced professionals with an opportunity to support the mission and operations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service. The financial analyst reviews historical and current financial statements, budget allocation, and economic conditions to assess the financial health of an agency, forecast future performance, provides analysis on spending trends, and develops performance reports. The individual uses their expertise in finance, economics, and data analysis to provide insights, forecasts, reports, and recommendations that assist a senior executive or manager make informed choices about investments, budgets, and strategic initiatives. The individual must possess extensive knowledge and hands-on experience using USDA’s core financial management system (FMMI). This includes demonstrated proficiency with the SAP-based FMMI Reports module and the ability to apply that expertise to support and enhance financial and budget reports capabilities across the organization.

Requirements

• Must be 55 years of age or older
• Eligible to work in the United States
• BA/BS degree in related field
• Minimum of 20 years of relevant experience
• Strong written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Sound judgment
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Proficiency with FMMI Financial Systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with correspondence tracking systems
• Experience working with government or administrative applications

Responsibilities

• Evaluates financial data and uses accounting techniques to provide data and metrics on the spending of federal appropriations or other accounts (permanent trust funds, partnership funds, recreation enhancement dollars, permit administration, timber receipts).
• Uses expertise in finance, economics, and data analysis to provide insights, forecasts, and recommendations that assist a senior executive or manager make informed choices about investments, budgets, and strategic initiatives.
• Reviews historical and current financial statements, budget allocation, and economic conditions to assess the financial health of an agency, forecast future performance, provides analysis on spending trends, and develops performance reports.
• Provides insights, forecasts, reports, and recommendations that assist a senior executive or manager make informed choices about investments, budgets, and strategic initiatives.
• Possesses extensive knowledge and hands-on experience using USDA’s core financial management system (FMMI).
• Demonstrates proficiency with the SAP-based FMMI Reports module and applies that expertise to support and enhance financial and budget reports capabilities across the organization.

What This Job Offers

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