Program Financial Analyst

Cooperative Institute Financial & Program AnalystYou are someone who can navigate a complex federal grants portfolio with the same confidence you bring to building a financial tracking dashboard from scratch. You understand that behind every NOAA research breakthrough is a funding stream that needs to be monitored, reconciled, and reported — and you take pride in making sure that process runs without a hitch. As FWI's Cooperative Institute Financial & Program Analyst supporting NOAA's OAR Cooperative Institute Administration Office (CIAO), you will provide critical financial management, data analysis, and program support services for one of NOAA's most complex grant portfolios — spanning 17 Cooperative Institute programs, multiple funding sources, and university research partners across the United States. From downloading and formatting financial data out of federal grants systems to facilitating CI All Hands meetings and supporting the development of a future cloud-based CI database, your work will be at the center of how NOAA manages, monitors, and maximizes the impact of its cooperative research investments. If you are energized by the intersection of financial rigor, program operations, and mission-driven science, this role was built for you.ResponsibilitiesDownload and format financial data for 17 Cooperative Institute programs from the grants system of record (eRA), NOAA sources, and external software; maintain accurate and current financial records across the CI portfolioConduct goal alignment studies, operating strategy reviews, and performance measure trend analyses to support CIAO leadership decision-makingProduce financial reports that track funding sources — including Line Office, Supplemental, and Reimbursable funding — matched to CI research themes and NOAA mission prioritiesExtract complex data from grant Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPRs) regarding research themes, public impact, and employee and equipment inventoriesMonitor unliquidated obligations across the CI enterprise to flag awards with high balances nearing end of their period of performanceCoordinate with CI Federal Program Officers (FPOs) to provide quarterly reconciliations between eRA financial reports and CI internal spending projectionsDevelop and maintain systems in Smartsheet and Google Sheets for data synthesis and return-on-investment (ROI) tracking across the CI portfolioComplete data compilation for Annual Cooperative Institute, Top 10 Risk, and Performance Measures reportsProvide technical support to Federal Staff in preparing non-competitive Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) and analytical support to scope, define, and document system requirements for a future cloud-based CI database infrastructureCoordinate and plan CI Brown Bag Series meetings; facilitate biannual CI All Hands meetings including logistics coordination and preparation of meeting materialsWork with the NOAA Cooperative Institute Office Director to set agendas and prioritize action items for the reinvigoration of the Cooperative Institute CommunityManage and update content for the publicly available Cooperative Institute website; coordinate with OAR Information Technology Office when completing updatesContribute to the development of standardized operating procedures (SOPs), training plans, and communication guidance for CI stakeholders; schedule and prepare CI Enterprise training workshopsQualificationsRequired:BA/BS in a technical or business discipline — Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Information Systems, Environmental Science, or a closely related field preferred; advanced degrees or certifications may qualify for shorter periods of required experience4+ years of professional and/or academic experienceDesired:Demonstrated experience managing or supporting federal grants financial data, including familiarity with federal grants management systems such as eRA Commons or equivalent platformsProficiency with data management and analysis tools including Smartsheet, Google Sheets, and/or Microsoft Excel; experience building financial tracking systems and dashboards for federal program reportingExperience producing financial reports that track multiple funding streams, reconcile spending projections, and flag financial risks for federal program leadershipFamiliarity with federal grant compliance requirements, Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPRs), and Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) development processesExperience supporting program coordination functions including meeting facilitation, agenda development, logistics management, and preparation of briefing materials for senior stakeholdersWorking knowledge of Cooperative Institute programs, university-federal research partnerships, or NOAA grant management processes preferredExperience developing or contributing to SOPs, training materials, or stakeholder communications for a federal program or grants management officeStrong analytical and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple competing priorities across a large, complex grant portfolioAbility to obtain and maintain a Low-risk federal security clearanceWork Setting and Environment:Primary location: SSMC3, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910Contractors are expected to work on-site each Tuesday (OAR CFO-CAO office day); additional telework is approved on a case-by-case basis by the CORNormal work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 hours per day / 40 hours per week, excluding federal holidaysLocal and non-local travel may be required; all unplanned travel must be approved in writing by the COR at least 10 calendar days in advanceWhy Join Our TeamAt FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLong-term and Short-term Disability InsuranceLife Insurance401(k) PlanHoliday PayPaid Time OffPay RangePay ranges from $81,000.00 to $85,800.00