Financial Analyst

Summary

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Financial Analyst #5545. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Duties

Develops and maintains dynamic financial models to support business planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making. Consolidates, cleans, and models data from multiple systems to enable accurate financial and operational reporting. Ensures data integrity and confidentiality by managing report documentation and user access in compliance with data governance policies. Monitors key performance indicators, analyzes variances, and delivers insights on trends and root causes through automated reporting tools. Prepares and presents monthly and quarterly financial reports, including budget variance analysis and strategic recommendations for leadership. Supports annual budgeting and long-term financial planning by collaborating with department leaders and providing financial guidance aligned with organizational goals. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/YO0NL.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience

• At least five years of professional experience in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, reporting, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), or BI tools.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• Ability to obtain CFA or FPAC certification within the first three years of employment.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience working with financial management systems and disparate data structures.
• Experience working with human capital data and strong skills in using reporting tools to create meaningful reports and projections.
• Skilled in presenting financial data clearly and effectively to stakeholders at various levels, both in writing and verbally.
• Reading and retaining information, and the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, organization policy objectives that enable and support modern business practices and optimized performance.
• Knowledge of the current principles and practice of public administration, including budgeting and finance, governmental procurement, contracting, personnel, and capital project management.
• Knowledge of cost/benefit analysis and other statistical analysis methods.
• Ability to plan, direct, manage, and supervise programs and activities.
• Ability to set goals, plan, and monitor multi‑million‑dollar budgets.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Senate offices and SAA departments.
• As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role. 

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial and operational data, identify trends, and generate insights to support long‑range planning and budget development.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience working with financial management systems and data structures.
• Experience working with human capital data and strong skills in using reporting tools to create meaningful reports and projections.
• Ability to support cross‑functional financial initiatives and guide others through execution and analysis tasks.
• Skilled in presenting financial data clearly and effectively to stakeholders at various levels, both in writing and verbally.
• Exhibits integrity, initiative, and collaboration, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Working Conditions

• This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee to be available and prepared to work during a lapse in appropriations, in inclement weather, on holidays and weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of a lapse in appropriations, this position is considered excepted.
• Primarily sedentary with occasional walking.
• Ability to safely carry items under 25 pounds.
• Requires long periods of computer use.
• To meet the needs of the U.S. Senate, the person(s) in this position will be required to be on call and/or report on-site on a rotation or as-needed basis within 24 hours.
• Requires in-person or virtual presence during meetings and briefings with customers and staff.
• To meet the needs of the U.S. Senate, the person(s) in this position may be required to work extended hours outside normal business hours, including but not limited to holidays and weekends, as necessary.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration.

Additional information

The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email SAARecruitment@saa.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line. No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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