Financial Analyst (Part-time, Remote)

Overview

This part-time Financial Analyst role provides support analyzing and monitoring the financial performance of federal grant programs administered by states, tribes, and nonprofit organizations. The position evaluates financial data, budgets, expenditures, and cost allocation plans to help ensure compliance with federal requirements and fiscal accountability. The analyst works with program leadership, auditors, and external stakeholders to assess financial risk, validate performance metrics, and support continuous improvement in grant administration.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial analysis of federal grant programs, assessing expenditures, budgets, and financial reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Monitor fiscal performance of grants awarded to states, tribes, and nonprofit organizations.
• Evaluate cost allocation plans, budget justifications, and drawdown activity for consistency with federal regulations and funding agreements.
• Prepare financial summaries, dashboards, and risk assessments to support program oversight and decision-making.
• Collaborate with internal teams and grantees to resolve financial discrepancies and provide technical assistance.
• Support financial components of site visits, monitoring reviews, and audit readiness.
• Assist in the development of tools, templates, and processes to enhance financial tracking and reporting.
• Identify and help mitigate financial risks across grant portfolios.
• Perform ad hoc tasks/duties as assigned.
• Exercise appropriate discretion and independent judgment relating to organizational policies and practices.
• Adhere to applicable policies and procedures to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data and information.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive and/or business confidential information accessed during contract operations.
• Adhere to privacy and security protocols governing sensitive and/or business confidential information.
• Ensure compliance with privacy and security training requirements (annual or ad/hoc as applicable). Certain position levels (leads, managers, directors or higher) may require additional role-based training.

Requirements

• A degree in accounting, or a degree in business administration, finance, or public administration that includes or is supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting, financial management, or financial analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis and monitoring of federal grants administered by states, tribes, or nonprofit organizations.
• One (1) of the following education and experience combinations:
  • Twenty-four (24) semester hours in financial management courses (including up to 6 hours in business law), or, a valid certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), obtained through written examination; or
  • At least four (4) years of experience in financial management or financial analysis; or, a combination of college-level education, professional training, and work experience that provides financial management or analysis knowledge equivalent to four (4) years of experience.
• Skilled in MS Office 2016 software or higher version: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Must be a team player.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; superior organizational abilities.
• Ability to take initiative, maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, and work in a team environment.
• Ability to report work activity on a timely basis.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to deliver high-quality work.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to align with the organization’s mission, vision, values, and operating principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with federally funded programs such as LIHEAP, CSBG, CED, or AFI.
• Knowledge of OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and federal cost principles.
• Experience using financial reporting tools or grant management systems.
• Strong skills in financial modeling, variance analysis, and performance evaluation.
• Proficiency in Excel, financial databases, and data visualization tools.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass post hire background screening checks.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance, if required by Client/Contract.
• For remote work: required to have wired and/or wireless internet access.
• Occasional travel is required.

Compensation & Benefits

For candidates in jurisdictions requiring range disclosure, this is the good-faith range for this role; final pay may vary by work location and job-related factors such as skills, experience, location, and internal equity. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

• U.S. remote annual hourly rate range: $30.00-$36.00/hour

Location & Employment Type

• Remote; Washington DC area preferred
• Part-time

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer. No discrimination based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other federal, state or local protected class.