Financial Analyst

Overview

This role supports a Department of Justice (DOJ) component by delivering advanced financial analysis, data validation, and internal control support across multiple federal financial management systems. Work focuses on improving the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of debt-related financial processing and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Review financial transactions, debtor payments, and third-party disbursements to ensure actions are legal, proper, and compliant with federal requirements.
• Validate payees and payment allocations in case management and financial systems, ensuring alignment across financial documentation.
• Perform monthly suspended disbursement reviews, identify root causes, and assist with remediation.
• Evaluate data captured in case management and financial systems to identify inconsistencies and propose corrective actions.
• Conduct trend analysis and continuous monitoring of high-risk areas to detect process weaknesses, delays, or anomalies.
• Support internal control activities, including documentation reviews, identification of control gaps, and recommendations to strengthen financial operations.
• Develop dashboards, reporting templates, and analytics for senior leadership.
• Track recommendations, corrective actions, and follow-up testing to validate improvements.
• Participate in stakeholder engagements and provide clear, concise analytical insights to DOJ leadership.

Requirements

• Travel required: Up to 10%.
• Clearance: Ability to obtain Public Trust.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding.
  • Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Four (4) or more years of federal financial management, accounting, or auditing experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CGFM, PMP, or similar.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP, GAGAS, and federal accounting standards.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Experience with federal financial systems, ideally UFMS, CDCS, or Treasury systems.
• Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, SQL).
• Federal project management experience.
• Active or ability to obtain Public Trust.
• Experience reviewing records to confirm compliance with rules and regulations.
• Prior knowledge or experience with government audits.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $89,000.00–$148,000.00.
• Compensation decisions depend on factors including skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

Location

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