Financial and Procurement Analyst (Financial Specialist II)

Salary : $68,774.37 - $114,625.06 Annually
Location : FX. CTY. GOVERNMENT CENTER, 12000 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY., FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 26-00809
Department: Community Services Board
Opening Date: 05/23/2026
Closing Date: 6/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S24
Posting Type: Open to General Public


Job Announcement


Works as part of the financial management team supporting the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) and works closely with senior department and fiscal management, as well as local, federal, and state staff. Performs quantitative analysis of program budgets, mandates, multi-jurisdictional fiscal plans, and performance measures, as well as program and impact analysis. Participates in the preparation of budget reviews, including forecasting, trend analysis, and monitoring relevant policies and governing regulations, and estimating the potential fiscal and policy impacts on programs. Reconciles monthly postings and makes necessary journal entries. Reviews and approves procurement and other encumbrances and payments. Ensures compliance with county, state, and federal policies, regulations, grant requirements, and audit requirements. Successfully resolves problems in a team-based environment and balances multiple priorities and tasks to meet established deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, computer, and oral and written communication skills.

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Illustrative Duties
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

• Prepares and/or analyzes financial data and makes recommendations;
• Plans, organizes, and participates in the reconciliation of funds;
• Prepares long range revenue and expenditure estimates necessary to forecast economic feasibility of various projects;
• Reviews and verifies postings to appropriate ledgers and subsidiary accounts;
• Applies budget, procurement, and payment procedures in accordance with established county policies, accounting principles (GAAP and GASB), and local and state policies and procedures;
• Prepares or assist development of the agency budget and monitors budget status.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles;
• Ability to prepare, interpret and analyze financial reports and statements;
• Ability to develop and apply budget, procurement, and payment procedures in accordance with established county policies.

Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with either a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, public policy or related field; plus, two years of professional-level experience in finance, business administration, budgeting, or contract management, a master's degree in a related field or CPA may substitute for 1 year of experience.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background and Child Protective Services Registry check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A TB screening upon hire. Applicants and employees within these positions must demonstrate financial responsibility in personal finances as a condition of employment.
This position is emergency/essential services personnel. (Required to report for duty during inclement weather and/or other emergencies).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Significant expertise with governmental budgeting, accounting, procurement, and financial management, program support, and policy analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Experience in public administration, public management, managing multiple funding streams, and monitoring and projecting revenues and expenditures.
• Experience in financial audits and grant reporting.
• Considerable experience using Microsoft Office Suite computer software, particularly Excel.
• Experience in governmental accounting and financial systems.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Duties are generally sedentary and performed in a normal office environment. Ability to use keyboard driven equipment, attend meetings, and communicate verbally and in writing. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include a practical exercise.

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Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

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Non-Merit Positions

1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
   • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
   • Flexible Spending Program
   • Deferred Compensation
2. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
   • No benefits

01


What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02


If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a related degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

03


If you answered that you have a degree in the previous question, please indicate your area of study below. If you do not have a degree, please select "not applicable."

• Accounting
• Business administration
• Public administration
• Public policy
• Finance
• Economics
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not applicable

04


If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list the discipline of your degree. If this question does not pertain to you or you do not possess a degree, enter "N/A".
05


Do you currently possess a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license?

• Yes
• No

06


How many years of full-time equivalent professional-level experience do you have in finance, business administration, budgeting, or contract management?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven to less than eight years
• Eight or more years

07


Please indicate your work experience of a year or more, in the following areas. (Check all that apply)

• Budget
• Procurement
• Finance
• Revenue
• Capital assets and improvements
• Fleet vehicle management
• Property management
• Human Resources
• None of the above

08


How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you possess in the use of enterprise systems (Focus) relative to budget, finance, procurement, and accounts payable?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

09


Please indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

• Beginner (Basic knowledge of creating a worksheet; performing calculations in a worksheet; modifying and formatting a worksheet; printing workbook contents)
• Intermediate (Knowledge of inserting and modifying graphic objects in a worksheet; customizing and enhancing workbooks; analyzing data using Pivot Tables, Slicers, and Pivot Charts)
• Advanced (Extensive knowledge of increasing productivity and improving efficiency by streamlining workflow; collaborating with others using workbooks; auditing worksheets; analyzing data; working with multiple workbooks; importing and exporting data, using Excel with the web)
• None of the above

10


How many years of experience do you have implementing GASB (Governmental Accounting Standards Board) or FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board) pronouncements or developing internal controls associated with accounting policy changes?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

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