Financial & Budget Management Analyst (Affordability & Cost) - E with Security Clearance

Position Description:

This role requires a minimum of 12 years of experience in federal financial management, with a clear concentration in cost analysis, cost estimating, or affordability assessment. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant quantitative field such as Finance, Economics, or Mathematics is required. Advanced proficiency with relational databases and Microsoft Excel, including the ability to build complex, multi-variable financial models from scratch, is necessary. Demonstrated experience developing and presenting formal affordability analysis and cost-benefit analysis to senior executive-level leadership is also required.

Required Skills

• A minimum of 12 years of experience in federal financial management, with a clear concentration in cost analysis, cost estimating, or affordability assessment.
• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant quantitative field such as Finance, Economics, or Mathematics.
• Advanced proficiency with relational databases and Microsoft Excel, including the ability to build complex, multi-variable financial models from scratch.
• Demonstrated experience developing and presenting formal affordability analysis and cost-benefit analysis to senior executive-level leadership.

Desired Skills

• A Master's degree in a business or quantitative field.
• A professional cost-estimating certification, such as the Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA)®, or a financial certification like CDFM or CGFM.
• Experience working with modern data visualization and statistical analysis tools (e.g., Tableau, R, Python, Crystal Ball).

Clearance Required: US Citizenship and an active TS/SCI or TS/SCI w/polygraph. If polygraph is not held, candidates must be willing to take a polygraph.