Financial Analyst - FS ACES Program

60 Hours Bi-weekly Washington, DC, US

Evaluates financial data and uses accounting techniques to provide data and metrics on the spending of federal appropriations or other accounts (permanent trust funds, partnership funds, recreation enhancement dollars, permit administration, timber receipts). The individual uses their expertise in finance, economics, and data analysis to provide insights, forecasts, and recommendations that assist a senior executive or manager make informed choices about investments, budgets, and strategic initiatives.

• The financial analyst reviews historical and current financial statements, budget allocation, and economic conditions to assess the financial health of an agency, forecast future performance, provides analysis on spending trends, and develops performance reports.
• The individual uses their expertise in finance, economics, and data analysis to provide insights, forecasts, reports, and recommendations that assist a senior executive or manager make informed choices about investments, budgets, and strategic initiatives. The individual must possess extensive knowledge and hands-on experience using USDA's core financial management system (FMMI). This includes demonstrated proficiency with the SAP-based FMMI Reports module and the ability to apply that expertise to support and enhance financial and budget reports capabilities across the organization.

Successful candidates must be 55 years of age or older and eligible to work in the United States. Candidates must have a BA/BS degree in related field and a minimum of 20 years of relevant experience. Strong written communication skills, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential information are essential. Experience working with correspondence tracking systems and government or administrative applications is highly desirable.

Proficiency with FMMI Financial Systems and Microsoft Office Suite is also required.

Part-Time position working up to 30 hours per week @ $80.00.

Older Americans Act of 1965 / Title V COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT / Part-time public service and private sector jobs for unemployed, experienced and/or low-income persons age 55 and older are created through Title V of the Older Americans Act.