USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Financial Analyst #483
The U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Financial Analyst. The role involves developing and maintaining financial models, ensuring data integrity, and preparing financial reports to support business planning and decision-making.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Develops and maintains dynamic financial models to support business planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making
Consolidates, cleans, and models data from multiple systems to enable accurate financial and operational reporting
Ensures data integrity and confidentiality by managing report documentation and user access in compliance with data governance policies
Monitors key performance indicators, analyzes variances, and delivers insights on trends and root causes through automated reporting tools
Prepares and presents monthly and quarterly financial reports, including budget variance analysis and strategic recommendations for leadership
Supports annual budgeting and long-term financial planning by collaborating with department leaders and providing financial guidance aligned with organizational goals
Other duties, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration
At least 5 years of professional experience in financial analysis, budgeting/forecasting reporting, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), or BI tools
Ability to obtain CFA/ FPAC Certification within the first three years of employment
Proficiency in Excel and experience working with financial management systems and disparate data structures
Experience working with human capital data and strong skills in using reporting tools to create meaningful reports and projections
Skilled in presenting financial data clearly and effectively to stakeholders at various levels, both in writing and verbally
Reading and retaining information, and the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, organization policy objectives that enable and support modern business practices and optimized performance
Knowledge of the current principles and practice of public administration, including budgeting and finance, governmental procurement, contracting, personnel and capital project management
Knowledge of cost/benefit analysis and other statistical analysis methods
Ability to plan, direct, manage and supervise programs and activities
Ability to set goals, plan, and monitor multi-million dollar budgets
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Senate offices and SAA departments
This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Government security clearance
Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance
Preferred
Strong preference will be given to certified CPA/FPAC candidates
Strategic & Analytical Acumen: Proven ability to analyze complex financial & operational data, identify trends, and deliver insights that inform long-range planning and budget justification
Technical Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial management systems and data structures; experience and comfort working with human capital data; and advanced skills in reporting tools to produce meaningful reports and projections
Project & Team Leadership: Experience supporting cross-functional financial initiatives and guiding others through task execution and analysis
Communication Skills: Capable of clearly presenting financial data to stakeholders at various levels, including written and verbal briefings
Values Alignment: Demonstrates integrity, initiative, and a collaborative mindset, with the resilience to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Company
USAJOBS
USAJOBS enables federal job seekers to access job opportunities across hundreds of federal agencies and organizations.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Company data provided by crunchbase