Job Description

ERT is seeking a full-time Financial Analyst / Funds Management Specialist to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), by providing financial management, budget tracking, and financial reporting support. The position supports divisional financial operations by assisting with planning, monitoring, and reporting on program budgets, expenditures, and financial documentation in accordance with federal financial management policies and procedures. Will assist with maintaining financial accountability and transparency across multiple programs and funding sources by supporting the collection, organization, analysis, and verification of financial information. Responsibilities include assisting with divisional budget tracking, monitoring execution of funds, maintaining financial documentation, and supporting reconciliation and reporting activities to ensure alignment with approved spending plans and government regulations.

Required Skills

• At least one year of specialized experience supporting financial management, budgeting, or financial data management activities. Additional relevant experience may substitute for education requirements where appropriate.
• Knowledge of federal fiscal policies, financial management practices, and budget data management systems
• Experience working with financial tracking tools and data management platforms such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and SharePoint.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to review financial information, identify discrepancies, and support corrective actions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information to varied audiences.
• Flexible attitude and strong attention to detail when working with financial data and documentation.
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to access applicable government information and systems.

Desired

• Prior experience supporting financial management activities within a federal government environment.
• Familiarity with federal budget processes, financial reporting systems, and government financial management practices.

Education
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, public administration, or a related discipline.

Location
Work may be performed remotely with travel as needed to NOAA's Silver Spring, MD for periodic meetings.

Compensation
The salary range for this role is $51,000 - $269,000/year. This range is a good faith estimate based on similar roles across the organization. ERT uses several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the position's scope and expected duties, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits
All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Professional Membership Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Competitive compensation plan
• Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance
• Publication and Conference Presentation Awards with bonuses

ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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