Financial Analyst, Jr.

Overview

A woman-owned consulting firm serving the federal government is seeking a Junior Financial Analyst to join their Department of Homeland Security (DHS) team in a fully remote role. The position supports the DHS Federal Protective Service by providing financial and budgetary assistance, including budget formulation, obligation tracking, and financial record consolidation. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with federal regulations and support the agency's strategic financial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support the full federal budget process, including formulation, spend plan creation, contract closeout, and fiscal year budget execution.
• Assist in developing and delivering training materials, such as reference guides for planning, programming, budgeting, and execution.
• Consolidate and maintain historical financial and budgetary records for accuracy and accessibility.
• Provide financial and budgetary records management support in compliance with federal standards.
• Develop and document knowledge management practices, including process documentation and standard operating procedures.
• Respond to inquiries regarding obligations with supporting documentation and clarification.
• Generate reports on obligation timeliness, contract closeout de-obligations, backlogs, and error rates to inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders to identify process improvements and optimize financial workflows.
• Participate in meetings, present findings, and facilitate discussions with representatives at various organizational levels.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in financial analysis, budget support, or related fields.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• At least 1 year of experience in project management and program analysis.
• Strong interpersonal, team-building, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to conduct independent research, structure written reports, and clearly articulate findings.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with high attention to detail.
• Interest in learning federal financial execution processes, including reimbursables and reconciliations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS Public Trust security clearance.
• Interest in federal business systems related to accounting, financial reporting, and accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with federal financial management systems.
• Familiarity with federal budget formulation and execution processes.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $63,000 to $70,000 annually.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holiday leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Remote work flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment committed to employee growth.

Location

• Fully remote position supporting the Department of Homeland Security Federal Protective Service.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class.