Financial Analysts - Serco North America

Serco is Hiring Financial Analyst’s to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency Public Assistance recovery initiatives in Zone 2 across the Midwest. This position will consist of professional and non-professional personnel to provide support to state, tribal, territorial local governments, and some private non-profits. Serco strives to provide support quickly and efficiently to FEMA’s mission by helping those effected by man-made and natural disasters. This position is deployment based and you must be willing and able to deploy anywhere in Zone 2. 

This position is contingent upon your ability to obtain/maintain/transfer a DHS Clearance.

This position is contingent upon customer requirements and/or their approval.

In this role, you will:

• Review applicant labor policies, pay rates, and fringe benefit information
• Review timesheets and employee work logs
• Make recommendations and preparing plans, procedures, and directives relating to FEMA's Financial
  Management System and related financial management functions.
• Analyze invoices, construction bids, and other supporting documentation for construction costs.
• Provide financial analysis and consulting services in support of the Public Assistance Division’s
  Community Disaster Loan Program
• Meet with local governmental officials with the purpose of evaluating the local governments’ eligibility for a Community Disaster Loan(s)
• Assist the local governments with their Community Disaster Loan application(s); making recommendations on Community Disaster Loan amounts; requesting yearly financial audit files and supporting documentation from each active loan applicant
• Provide governmental accounting expertise to perform financial evaluations and make recommendations on disbursement of funds based on eligibility regulations
• Evaluate the local governments’ financial conditions and making recommendations to FEMA regarding Community Disaster Loan cancellation amounts; supporting FEMA’s pre-cancellation activities, which include outreach and planning
• Work with FEMA and local governments on financial reconciliation; providing support on appeal activities to include research, analyses, cost estimation, review, writing decision paper and providing recommendations based upon historical data; and generating visual and written reports and briefings for reporting, tracking, performance monitoring, and other related purpose

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 2 years minimum of prior Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) experience 
• A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with 5 years of experience in a related field
• The ability to obtain and maintain FEMA Public Trust
• A United States Citizenship
• The ability to obtain and maintain FEMA specific trainings
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• The ability to deploy to any location in zone 2 with a 24–48-hour notice after Task Order Award
  • Zone 2 includes Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin, and Wyoming
• The ability to go on 6–12-month deployments at a minimum
• Experience and comfortability using a Smart Phone
• The ability to work independently, in a team environment and under stressful conditions with tight deadlines

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License, CFA or comparable
• Knowledge of the FEMA Public Assistance Program/Policy
• Trained in the new Public Assistance delivery model is preferred
• Active FEMA badge

If you are interested in supporting and working with our FEMA efforts, then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

In compliance with state and local laws regarding pay transparency, the salary range for this role is $93,600.00 to $208,000.00; however, Serco considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://www.serco.com/na/careers/benefits-of-choosing-serco. If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.