Financial Analyst

We are seeking skilled financial professionals to manage and analyze budgets and financial programs. This role involves critical financial oversight and strategic advising.

• *Key Responsibilities:**
• *At GS-11 Level:**
• Review financial reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze how changes in program plans affect financial budget milestones.
• Identify and resolve problems and discrepancies in financial reports.
• *At GS-12 Level (includes GS-11 duties plus):**
• Analyze budget and financial program data to develop annual and multi-year budget estimates.
• Research, review, and interpret financial policies.
• Advise agency staff on the implications of policy and programmatic adjustments on costs and budgets.
• Develop policies, goals, and objectives for financial programs.
• *Minimum Qualifications:**
• **GS-11 Level:** One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9, which includes reviewing financial reports, analyzing program plan changes on budgets, and identifying financial discrepancies.

* **or** A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M or J.D., if related. * **or** A combination of specialized experience and graduate education.

• **GS-12 Level:** One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, which includes analyzing budget/financial data for estimates, researching/interpreting financial policies, advising on policy/program adjustments, and developing program policies.
• All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Volunteer experience (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) counts towards qualifying experience.