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.