Financial Analyst Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Specialized experience must include providing complex administrative, technical, and professional financial services for a multi-mission organization; financial analysis and budget development supporting programs and activities; interpreting complex budgetary policies; developing recommendations to improve internal controls, mitigate audit risk, and improve financial operations; and supervising employees performing these duties.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct-deposit pay program.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check if a new employee to the Department of the Navy.
• Must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
• Must achieve Financial Management Level III certification within prescribed timelines.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret security clearance before entering duty.
• Must be able to travel, including on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.

Responsibilities

• Perform or advise on phases and systems of budget administration and strategic financial operations for organizational programs and activities.
• Analyze and recommend costs and benefits of alternative financial-management methods.
• Prepare analytical justifications and interpret complex budgetary policies to demonstrate compliance and support management review and decisions.
• Evaluate the financial impact of program decisions, monitor obligations for risks or variances, and implement solutions to financial challenges and resource-utilization issues.
• Conduct financial-management studies, including cost-benefit analyses and evaluations of alternative funding strategies, and advise management on resource allocation.
• Evaluate and guide resolution of complex issues involving conflicting program and financial data; recommend improvements to internal controls, audit risk mitigation, and financial operations.
• Develop analytical methodologies, risk-mitigation strategies, and corrective-action plans to strengthen financial governance, audit readiness, and internal controls.
• Assign work to subordinates, develop performance standards, evaluate employee performance, resolve concerns and grievances, administer disciplinary actions as needed, and identify training needs and opportunities.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type.