Financial Analyst - Federal Financial Mgmt
Empirical Corporation • Washington, District of Columbia • Full Time
Posted on Sat, Jun 13, 2026
Financial Analyst - Federal Financial Management
Salary: $90,000 - $105,000/year
Empirical is seeking a Financial Analystto support a high‑visibility federal financial management, data quality, and audit readiness mission. If you have strong experience in federal data analytics, dashboard development, and data quality testing, this role offers the opportunity to directly strengthen the accuracy, transparency, and reliability of a major federal program’s financial and operational data.
What You'll Do:
- Provide financial analysis, forecasting, and budget support for federal program operations.
- Develop cash flow projections, investment income analyses, and financial models for program funds
- Support allocation tracking for Reimbursable Agreements.
- Perform variance analysis, trend analysis, and financial performance reporting.
- Conduct expenditure review activities, including analytical review and risk identification.
- Support invoice processing workflows in G‑Invoicing and UFMS, including validation, routing, tracking, and reconciliation.
- Monitor and reconcile agency allocations for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
- Analyze financial and operational data to support decision‑making.
- Prepare management reports, dashboards, and briefings for senior leadership.
- Support internal controls testing and compliance activities aligned with OMB Circular A‑123, GAO Green Book, and federal financial management standards.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of financial SOPs, process improvements, and modernization initiatives.
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, accounting, or a related field (required).
- Minimum 3 years of experience supporting federal budget or financial management operations.
- Demonstrated experience applying U.S. GAAP, OMB Circular A‑123, and GAO Green Book.
- Experience with federal financial systems such as UFMS, G‑Invoicing, or similar platforms.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, identify anomalies, and recommend corrective actions.
- Experience supporting working capital funds, enterprise funds, or reimbursable programs (preferred).
- Excellent written communication skills and the ability to prepare audit‑ready, traceable documentation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a federal background investigation or security clearance.
Why You'll Love Working with Us:
- Competitive compensation and bonus programs for outstanding achievements.
- Additional compensation opportunities, including employee referrals and business development bonuses.
- Generous paid time off – 11 paid holidays and vacation/personal/sick day PTO.
- Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Matching 401k Retirement Plan.
- Reimbursement for certification exams, CPE, other education opportunities, and professional association membership dues.
Empirical Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other classification protected by law. If you are a candidate in need of assistance or accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources. Please be advised that this contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of the application.