Federal Financial Analyst- Entry Level (DHS) - Significance Inc

Significance is a woman-owned consulting firm serving the federal government. We are known for building trusted relationships within our teams and with our clients and hiring the highest-level experts who implement innovative solutions. We also like to have fun! Our focus on culture has contributed to Significance being named a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work each of the last five years.

We have an upcoming need for a Federal Financial Analyst - Entry Level (DHS) with professional, interpersonal and analytical skills to help our clients identify and solve their complex challenges. The best candidate enjoys working creatively with and actively contributing to their team to transform their clients business processes, improve efficiency of operations, strengthen internal controls and ultimately achieve their strategic mission and objectives. This position will support the Department Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Protective Service (FPS). FPS is the law enforcement agency of DHS that protects public servants and their customers in facilities where the government conducts business.

This position will be responsible for: Budget Support Services - Supporting throughout the entire Federal budget process from formulation, to spend plan creation, contract closeout, and executing the current fiscal year budget.

3 years demonstrating proficiency in developing and owning work products in Microsoft office suite to include Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, portraying an ability to work independently, maintain attention to detail, and maintain a high standard for work products.

1 years professional experience with project management and program analysis, with hands on experience presenting information verbally and facilitating discussions with representatives from all levels of an organization.

2 years professional experience working in teams, demonstrating interpersonal, team-building, critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.

An interest in learning about Federal financial execution (reimbursables, federal accounting cycle, reconciliations)

Demonstrated capability to independently conduct background research, structure written work products, and articulate findings succinctly

Ability to attain a public trust security clearance.

An interest in working with Federal business systems related to accounting, accountability and financial reporting procedures with the Federal agencies.

This is a hybrid position. Candidate must be in the Washington D.C. area or be willing to relocate. Expectation is 2 days a week in office in Washington D.C.

Educational requirements:

A Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related discipline is required. Six (6) years work experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree.

Relevant financial certification:

Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)

Certified Defense Financial Management (CDFM)

Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Professional experience and/or coursework in data analytics or data visualization tools to include MS Excel, Tableau, Qlik, SQL, and/or creating macros.

Professional experience and/or coursework in accounting and/or financial management.

Experience with business process re-engineering/optimization to include documenting current procedures, conducting gap analysis to identify inefficiencies, identifying key performance metrics.

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Significance, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.

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