Financial Analyst

Overview

This role supports the mission of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) by providing financial planning, budgeting, analysis, and reporting services. The Financial Analyst will support programs focused on birth defects surveillance, developmental disabilities, maternal and child health, and related public health initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and analyze budgets for NCBDDD programs, projects, and initiatives.
• Prepare annual, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reports, budget forecasts, spending plans, and funding analyses.
• Monitor obligations, expenditures, burn rates, and funding balances to ensure appropriate use of federal resources.
• Perform financial analyses to evaluate program costs, funding requirements, and resource allocation.
• Support budget formulation, execution, and reconciliation activities in compliance with CDC, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and federal financial management policies.
• Collaborate with program officials, contracting officers, grants management personnel, project officers, and administrative staff to develop budget estimates and financial documentation.
• Track financial performance of contracts, cooperative agreements, interagency agreements, and other funding mechanisms.
• Review financial transactions, invoices, travel authorizations, purchase requests, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in preparing responses to internal and external financial audits, data calls, budget inquiries, and congressional or departmental reporting requests.
• Maintain financial records, spreadsheets, dashboards, and reporting tools.
• Analyze historical financial data and program spending trends to support strategic planning and forecasting.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial management processes, internal controls, reporting methodologies, and operational efficiencies.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure financial activities align with program priorities and CDC strategic objectives.
• Ensure compliance with federal appropriations law, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance, HHS regulations, CDC policies, and internal financial controls.
• Develop tracking reports for budget and funding requests.
• Support internal compliance processes by maintaining thorough documentation of policies and internal controls.
• Develop standard operating procedures and written documentation for extramural funding activities in accordance with statutory and regulatory rules.

Requirements

Necessary Skills and Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, financial reporting, and federal financial management principles, including CDC, HHS, and OMB policies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with financial management, accounting, or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in financial analysis, budgeting, accounting, financial planning, or related discipline.
• Experience developing, monitoring, and reconciling budgets; preparing financial reports; and performing expenditure and cost analyses.
• Knowledge of federal financial management principles, budgeting processes, appropriations, and applicable financial regulations.
• Experience supporting federal agencies, preferably CDC, HHS, or other federal public health organizations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis, financial modeling).
• Experience using financial management, accounting, or ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of internal controls, audit readiness, financial compliance, and documentation standards for federal programs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required federal background investigation or security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration (MBA), Public Administration (MPA), Economics, or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in financial analysis, budgeting, accounting, financial planning, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CGFM, CMA, PMP, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting CDC, HHS, or other federal public health agencies.
• Knowledge of CDC and HHS budget formulation, execution, financial reporting, and grants or cooperative agreement management.
• Experience supporting financial management for public health, epidemiology, research, surveillance, or scientific programs.
• Proficiency with federal financial management systems and ERP applications.
• Experience developing financial dashboards and data visualizations using tools like Microsoft Power BI or Tableau.
• Advanced Excel skills including financial modeling, complex formulas, pivot tables, Power Query, and data analysis.
• Experience supporting federal contract management, acquisition planning, invoice review, and cost analysis.
• Experience preparing financial reports and responding to audits, budget reviews, data calls, or leadership inquiries.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to technical, scientific, and executive stakeholders.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams supporting public health initiatives, research programs, or scientific organizations.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $85,000.00 to $105,000.00 annually.
• Competitive base salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Tax-deferred savings options.
• Supplementary benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.

Location

This position supports CDC operations and may require compliance with federal background investigations or security clearances as necessary.