Financial Management Analyst

Office of Naval Research • Naval Research Laboratory, DC

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About The Position

The Financial Management Analyst serves in the Financial Management Department, Code 331100, Budget and Funds Management Branch of the Naval Research Laboratory. The position advises leadership and managers on funding requirements and budget instructions; monitors obligation and expenditure rates to ensure funds are used timely and in compliance; and briefs Associate Directors of Research and division officers on financial health. The analyst interprets financial directives and policies from ONR, NAVCOMPT, and OSD (Comptroller), and ensures operations adhere to NWCF concepts, Capital Purchases Program guidelines, and rate stabilization policies. The role assesses the financial and operational impact of proposed manpower and funding changes, coordinates budgetary and fiscal data released by NRL, prepares recurring and ad-hoc quantitative reports on unusual financial trends, and streamlines and automates financial management procedures and reporting systems.

This is a Key/Emergency-Essential federal position requiring a security clearance and Financial Management Level I certification within prescribed timelines. Travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations may be required, including travel to remote or isolated sites and extended periods aboard military or commercial aircraft. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet federal employment suitability and other stated conditions of employment.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment and participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Must pass E-Verify employment verification if a new Department of the Navy employee.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty.
• Must achieve Financial Management Level I certification within prescribed timelines.
• Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel for extended periods on military and commercial aircraft.
• At least 3 years of general experience, including one year equivalent to the next lower pay band (NO-01) or GS equivalent (GS-1/4) in federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Experience analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gathering pertinent data, and recognizing solutions; planning and organizing work; and communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• A bachelor's degree, four full years of post-high-school education leading to a bachelor's degree, or a combination of education and experience totaling 100% of the general experience may be used in lieu of specialized experience. A transcript must be submitted when qualifying using education.

Responsibilities

• Advise leadership and managers on funding requirements and budget instructions.
• Monitor obligation and expenditure rates to ensure timely, compliant use of funds.
• Brief Associate Directors of Research and division officers on financial health.
• Interpret financial directives and policies from ONR, NAVCOMPT, and OSD (Comptroller).
• Ensure operations adhere to NWCF concepts, Capital Purchases Program guidelines, and rate stabilization policies.
• Assess the financial and operational impact of proposed manpower and funding changes.
• Serve as the central coordination point for budgetary and fiscal data released by NRL.
• Prepare recurring and ad-hoc quantitative reports highlighting unusual financial trends.
• Streamline and automate financial management procedures and reporting systems.
• Obtain and maintain the required interim and/or final security clearance.
• Achieve Financial Management Level I certification within prescribed timelines.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; employees and their families have access to a range of benefits. Specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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