Financial Analyst

Overview

This position provides dedicated financial management and resource support to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) Resource Management Branch (RMB). The role can be located in Newport, OR, Gulfport, MS, or fully remote.

The analyst will be responsible for accurate tracking, analysis, and reporting of budgetary and accounting data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct budget tracking and in-depth financial analysis.
• Examine and interpret complex accounting data, including expenditure types, authorization amounts, and obligations.
• Develop and maintain financial tracking tools and reporting mechanisms.
• Compile, analyze, and reconcile complex transactions and accounts.
• Develop high-quality briefing materials for management and clients.
• Resolve management and client inquiries related to financial data and processes.
• Collect, verify, compile, and summarize financial data and information.
• Generate, process, and track financial documentation, assisting senior specialists with more complex activities.

Requirements

• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess or be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree.
• Must have 10 years of related financial experience.
• Solid foundation in finance and accounting principles, practices, and procedures, including Government financial management systems, budgets/appropriations, and audits.
• In-depth knowledge of and experience with federal budgeting, financial management, and accounting standards.
• Proven experience participating in diverse teams, planning, executing, and reporting complex projects, including defining goals, setting performance targets, and reporting execution results.
• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheet and presentation software, including working with and creating formulas and macros to track, produce, and maintain complex analysis and briefing materials.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively, meet deadlines, and maintain extreme organization and detail orientation in both in-person and remote environments.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with government-specific budget and budget execution policies/procedures, particularly those relevant to NOAA systems and policies.
• Prior experience with complex labor and the differences in Wage Grade, Wage Mariners and CAPS pay categories.
• Familiarity with NOAA’s financial management practices and Business Applications Solution (BAS) systems.

Location

• Newport, OR
• Gulfport, MS
• Fully remote (may also be considered)