Financial Analyst

Role overview

Integrated Finance & Accounting Solutions (IFAS) is seeking a Financial Specialist to provide federal financial management, accounting, and budget analysis support. The role requires strong English communication skills, including the ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently.

What you will do

• Handle financial transactions through DHS financial platforms such as FFMS and FileOnQ/Webview, including tracking, processing, and reporting.
• Review complex financial information, complete reconciliations, and produce accurate reports that meet federal standards.
• Assist with budget creation, execution, and oversight, while offering input on funding allocation and financial planning.
• Work in line with federal financial rules, OMB circulars, and DHS-specific policies and procedures.
• Pull, organize, and analyze data from FFMS and FileOnQ/Webview using Excel and other finance tools.
• Explain financial, investment, and planning information clearly to senior leaders and other stakeholders.
• Use finance and statistical analysis software to support analytical work.
• Apply knowledge of INVEST, ACEIT, and Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCEs) in financial planning and analysis.
• Balance several priorities at once while maintaining accuracy, organization, and efficiency in a fast-moving environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• At least 3 years of recent and progressively responsible experience in federal financial management, accounting, or budget analysis.
• Ability to qualify for a DHS Public Trust security clearance.
• Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree or certifications such as CPA or CGFM.
• Experience working with DHS or other federal agencies is preferred.
• Prior use of DHS systems such as FFMS and FileOnQ/Webview for transaction processing and reporting is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of federal financial regulations, OMB circulars, and DHS financial policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data, perform reconciliations, and prepare accurate federal reports.
• Background in budget formulation, execution, and monitoring, with the ability to advise on resource allocation and planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial management tools, including data extraction, manipulation, and interpretation from FFMS and FileOnQ/Webview.
• Strong presentation and communication skills for sharing financial information with leadership and stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational ability, and comfort managing competing priorities.
• Familiarity with finance and statistical analysis software.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both spoken and written form.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Understanding of INVEST, ACEIT, and LCCEs is preferred.

Additional information

This is a full-time onsite position based in Washington, DC. No salary amount, stipend, duration, start date, or number of openings was provided in the source details.