Financial Analyst II – FEMA

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Assist in project planning by developing and tracking schedules, budgets, and performance indicators.

• Oversee project financials, including cost monitoring, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Prepare reports that showcase cost and schedule performance in relation to project baselines.

• Collaborate with project managers to identify potential risks and formulate corrective actions or recovery strategies.

• Analyze financial data to detect trends, enhance performance, and facilitate informed decision-making.

• Contribute to the development of budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and overall business planning efforts.

• Construct and maintain datasets to support ongoing financial analysis and reporting activities.

• Offer recommendations on cost reduction, profitability enhancement, and process improvements.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams across engineering, planning, GIS, and federal stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in financial or project controls.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline.

• Capability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data precision.

• Critical thinking abilities with the capacity to analyze and interpret financial data.

• A strong sense of ownership and accountability for deliverables.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.

• Highly organized with the capability to manage multiple priorities.

• Comfortable operating in a dynamic and evolving environment.

• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

• Nice to have:

• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) in federal contracts.

• Familiarity with federal invoicing requirements and regulations.

• Experience with tools such as Deltek Cobra, Oracle, Smartsheet, or Power BI.

• Understanding of FEMA’s Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (MAP) Program.

• Willingness to travel occasionally (less than 20%).

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401k Retirement Plan.

• Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.

• Opportunities for professional and personal development.

• Generous paid time off.

• Commuter and wellness benefits.