Financial Management Analyst at ATSG Corporation Washington DC

Financial Management Analyst Location: Washington, DC Remote Work: No Security Clearance: Secret Work Status: Full-Time Travel Requirements: In-country and international travel (TDYs) will be required to support mission. The U.S. Department of State is the lead institution for the conduct of American diplomacy and the Secretary of State is the President’s principal foreign policy advisor. The Department of State’s mission is to advance U.S. national security interests, fight terrorism, protect U.S. interests abroad, and implement foreign policy initiatives that build a freer, prosperous and secure world. The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) protects Americans at home by countering international crime, illegal drugs, and instability abroad. INL helps countries deliver justice and fairness by strengthening their police, courts, and correctional systems, thereby reducing the amount of crime and illegal drugs reaching U.S. shores. INL’s Financial Management (FM) division supports the post‑award contract management function. FM professionals serve as information brokers between contract management stakeholders in acquisition, resource management, and corporate communities. They monitor contractor performance, ensuring that cost, service quality and delivery schedules comply with contract terms and conditions, and apply sound financial management and administrative control. Responsibilities Review purchase requests and miscellaneous obligation document requests to assist in the determination of the appropriate accounting data (fiscal year (FY), appropriation, allotment codes, function codes, object classification codes, project codes) and certify fund availability based on apportionments and allotments. Determine if funds are available for de‑obligation based on reviews of Unliquidated Obligations (ULOs). Determine amounts available for reclassification or reprogramming. Identify obligations by type, country, purpose, status of obligations, points of contact and supporting documentation, and determine which obligations are available for reclassification/reprogramming. Create and run reports from the Department’s accounting system of record reporting system. Run reports for specific accounting data and fiscal years, export spreadsheets, and create workbooks for future reference or verify data between workbooks/worksheets using formulas or other Microsoft functionality to identify the benefiting country or program. Investigate the original funding of obligation document numbers, analyze and track approved apportionments, research electronic or paper files, and coordinate with other Department offices to acquire necessary information. Create spreadsheet presentations tracking beginning funding, obligated amounts, expenditures, de‑obligated, reclassified, reprogrammed, transferred, and remaining balances to prevent Anti‑Deficiency Act violations. Respond promptly to requests for information regarding reconciliation of agreements, amendments, and reprogramming of funds, and track all pertinent information in established Department‑wide financial system and Excel spreadsheet logs. Interact positively and cooperatively with team members and points of contact to accomplish assigned work in a timely and efficient manner. Comply with all internal controls and procedures to protect organizational integrity and prevent unauthorized use or misappropriation of classified and sensitive material and equipment. Provide financial guidance to program officers and project managers, as well as to personnel in program countries. Offer advice and assistance to staff members and senior managers on financial management and processing problems or issues. Assist in formulating and implementing major policies for the accounting of INL country program funds, including internal limitations on expenditures, tracking and monitoring requirements, and preparing recommendations to senior management, including the Assistant Secretary, on areas where funds may be reprogrammed and how best to account for fund usage. Perform studies and audits on internal controls and fund usage throughout the year to ensure appropriateness of obligations incurred and compliance with laws and regulations, such as the Foreign Assistance Act, appropriations laws, legislation, and INL‑related regulations. Identify areas requiring process improvement. Develop and recommend modifications of methods, processes, and techniques to resolve accounting or auditing problems and explain changes to all staff members and overseas posts, when appropriate, to ensure awareness and familiarity with new procedures. Minimum Qualifications U.S. Citizen or legal U.S. resident. Secret security clearance required; interim clearance acceptable. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and two to ten years’ experience at the equivalent GS‑12 or higher level, or an Associate’s degree and a minimum of twelve years’ equivalent experience. Demonstrated experience with Department of State (DOS) financial systems: GFMS, RFMS, Global Business Intelligence (GBI), IBIS, and related peripheral systems. In-depth knowledge of budgeting and finance. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Power BI; strong multi‑tasking and organizational skills. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of bookkeeping and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to monitor and maintain control of funds, including reconciliation of variances between system records and obligation ledgers. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Financial Management or a related field. Experience with Federal Government No‑Year, Multi‑Year, and Annual Appropriations. Familiarity with Federal Regulations such as Appropriation Law, Federal Travel Regulation, and Federal Acquisition Regulation. ATSG Corporation is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all persons. Those requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Human Resources Department. ATSG participates in E‑Verify; successful candidates must pass the E‑Verify process after hire. #J-18808-Ljbffr