Financial Analyst

Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in financial analysis, budget formulation or execution, forecasting, resource planning, management reporting, or related financial operations. OR In lieu of 5 years of experience, a bachelors degree in a related field. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with a concentration in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, management, data analytics, or a related field preferred. Experience applying business process analysis, operational analysis, or process improvement methods in support of financial decision making is preferred. Knowledge, Skill, and Ability (KSA) and Competency Requirements: Demonstrated ability to perform complex financial analysis, forecasting, variance analysis, scenario modeling, reconciliation, and management reporting while maintaining data integrity. Knowledge of budget formulation and execution, resource allocation, financial controls, procurement planning, appropriations related requirements, and the operational context of Logistics and Support activities. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, complex formulas, PivotTables and PivotCharts, data validation, lookups, Power Query or comparable data transformation methods, and clear analytical presentation of results. Proficiency with automated financial or planning systems, such as PeopleSoft Financial System and Hyperion Planning, and experience with data visualization or query tools, such as Power BI or SQL, preferred. Ability to connect financial and operational data, identify cost drivers and trends, evaluate alternatives, and translate analysis into practical recommendations that support resource decisions. Ability to conduct business process analysis, document workflows, evaluate internal controls, identify root causes and process gaps, and recommend measurable improvements. Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial relationships, assumptions, risks, and recommendations clearly to technical and nontechnical stakeholders. Self directed approach to work, with initiative to investigate issues, gather and validate information, coordinate across directorates, and deliver high quality analytical products under deadlines. High degree of accuracy, professional judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately. All employees within CAO are expected to demonstrate the following general competencies: Accountability, Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Customer Orientation, Knowledge of Relevant Policies, Procedures, and Processes, Priority Management, and Problem Resolution. **Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position only).