Financial Analyst

In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE at the GG-9 is defined as performing routine financial analysis and supporting budget formulation and execution activities in a federal or organizational environment.

This includes compiling and analyzing financial data, supporting the preparation and review of IT investment business cases, using financial systems and software tools, and assisting with studies or audits of programmatic and resource management issues. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE at the GG-11 is defined as conducting moderately complex financial analyses and supporting the formulation and execution of IT budgets in a federal or organizational setting.

This includes evaluating phases of the Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) process, preparing written reports and briefings, providing guidance on budget formulation, reviewing and analyzing business cases, and utilizing financial systems such as BFS, FAIMIS, and STAQS. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE at the GG-12 is defined as performing complex financial analysis and supporting investment management activities for IT portfolios in a federal or organizational environment.

This includes developing and evaluating CPIC policies and procedures, conducting cost-benefit analyses, preparing and submitting major IT investment business cases, monitoring budget execution, and providing advice and training to program offices. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE at the GG-13 is defined as leading and performing advanced financial analysis, investment planning, and management for agency-wide information technology (IT) portfolios in a federal environment.

This experience includes developing, implementing, and evaluating Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) policies, processes, and procedures; conducting in-depth cost-benefit, alternatives, and return-on-investment analyses; preparing, reviewing, and submitting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) business cases and related investment documentation; providing governance, oversight, and performance management for IT investments throughout the investment lifecycle; coordinating and responding to requests from internal and external stakeholders, oversight organizations, and executive leadership; and advising senior management on financial impacts, resource allocation, investment priorities, and portfolio performance.

A description of how you possess the specialized experience must be addressed in your resume. The NRC encourages applicants to provide job experience details in your resume. Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to the specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria. PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Demonstrated expertise applying Federal financial management, budgeting, and capital planning principles to complex information technology (IT) investments and portfolios. Experience includes leading or independently conducting capital planning activities, cost-benefit analyses, investment reviews, and portfolio oversight efforts.

Candidates should demonstrate experience developing, implementing, or improving policies, procedures, analytical methods, or financial models; providing authoritative advice to senior leadership; and interacting with external oversight organizations such as the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Government Accountability Office (GAO). Recognition for significant contributions through awards, commendations, or documented organizational impact is desirable.

Demonstrated experience planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluating complex financial analyses, studies, or program reviews involving multiple stakeholders or disciplines. Experience should include establishing priorities, developing milestones, monitoring progress, and recommending or implementing innovative practices that improve program effectiveness, efficiency, or accountability. Demonstrated ability to compile, analyze, interpret, and evaluate financial and budgetary data from multiple sources.

Experience includes assessing program performance, identifying trends or risks, and developing recommendations that improve operational efficiency, resource utilization, internal controls, or overall program effectiveness. Candidates should be able to articulate the measurable impact of their recommendations. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial, budgetary, technical, or policy-related information both orally and in writing to a variety of audiences, including senior executives.

Experience includes preparing reports, briefing papers, memoranda, decision documents, presentations, and other written products, as well as delivering briefings and recommendations to management officials and stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse groups and stakeholders to achieve organizational objectives.

Experience includes sharing information, building consensus, developing recommendations, facilitating collaboration, resolving issues, and contributing to successful team outcomes in a professional environment.

The successful candidate will perform the full range of the duties of a Financial Analyst for the Strategic Technology and Enterprise Portfolio Governance Division (STEPG) Division IT Financial Strategy and Investment Branch (IFSIB) Branch. Such duties include but are not limited to: Provides guidance, and ensures the overall integration of the IT/IM resources for budget formulation per fiscal year using a collaborative approach.

Provides guidance, and ensures the overall integration of the IT/IM resources for budget formulation per fiscal year using a collaborative approach. Serves as the OCIO liaison with program offices and/or business lines. Supports briefings to OEDO staff, Regional offices, OMB and other government agencies on matters related to IT/IM budget formulation and execution. Supports short-term and long-term analysis of agency resource allocation decisions.

Assist with planning, monitoring, and analysis of the agency's IT budget for the Prior Year, Current Year Budget, Budget Year, and Budget Year + 1. Works with headquarters and regional offices to identify the resources required to support IT and IM activities for formulation. Supports financial analyses and evaluations of resource allocation proposals of all types to ensure the most favorable cost-benefit trade-offs for NRC. Such duties include the collaborating in development of reports presenting.

Contributes to topics or areas affecting OCIO's policies and objectives which require analysis and recommends that they be pursued. Coordinates resultant study by breaking problems into manageable segments; identifies available resources within and outside the agency to apply to these segments; schedules completion of assigned tasks and is responsible for the final product. Analyzes requests from the Offices for new or improved OCIO services, equipment, and products.

Confers with requesting office staff to determine the nature and level of support required, resource impacts, and the relative priority of requests to other activities. Utilizes Excel and the agency Budget Formulation System (BFS) and OMB MAX system to update data. Utilizes the Strategic Acquisitions System (STAQS) to review and validate submitted requisitions and ensure consistency with the enacted IT budget.

• Utilizes the agency Financial Accounting and Integrated Management Information System (FAIMIS), BFS Spend Plan Application, and BFS to obtain data for execution analysis and reporting.
• Assists in creating, maintaining, and disseminating complex budget reports and analyses using standard office productivity tools, including spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
• Supports the work of interoffice or interagency Task groups.