Financial Analyst

Job Title

Financial Analyst

Job Description

Serves as a Financial Analyst performing duties that may include financial planning; review/evaluation of programs; budget formulation and/or execution; audits of funding levels, sources, and program plans; and/or responding to internal and external inquiries. Utilizes automated accounting systems to ensure the integrity, quality, and timeliness of data and decision making to meet the needs of FAA programs and projects. Applies experience and comprehensive knowledge of the budget processes to comply with the requirements and regulations of the FAA, Department of Transportation (DOT), and federal government including the Treasury Department, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Government Accountability Office (GAO), and Congress. Provides guidance to less-experienced professionals; Develops and maintains internal management controls over automated accounting systems, subsystems and procedures to ensure financial data meets the needs of organizational programs and administrative operations. Use automated budget and accounting systems and financial analysis techniques to develop, modify, and convert financial information for presentations, reports, and other documents. Established policies/procedures provides guidance for most assignments, but the employee has discretion to select the most appropriate approach(es) or develop new approaches. Assignments may require reference to internal and external policies and extrapolation from precedents. Acts as an individual contributor and member of the division for the effective management of Facilities and Equipment (F&E) and Research, Engineering, and Development (RE&D) budgets. Manages multiple programs and/or projects simultaneously. Provides a broad range of analytical support to the managers and Director. Identifies, researches and solves a broad and complex range of budget challenges and presents findings and recommendations effectively. Develops charts, graphs, briefings, and other reports for interactions with stakeholder organizations. Prepares, reviews, and recommends reports on programs and other budget activities. Contacts are internal and external. Works collaboratively and communicates effectively with others across lines of business, leading or supporting budget tasks and projects simultaneously and independently in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment. Resolves most problems and work issues without the assistance of a manager. However, elevates issues as necessary or appropriate. Work is typically reviewed at completion for success in achieving planned results.