Department of Health and Human Services

Financial Management Analyst

Frederick County, Maryland, Montgomery County, Maryland Full time

Financial Management Analyst

Department: Department of Health and Human Services

Location(s): Frederick County, Maryland, Montgomery County, Maryland

Salary Range: $85447 - $158322 Per Year

Job Summary: If you have experience advising on matters related to budget and financial activities, AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider applying for a Financial Management Analyst position at the National Cancer Institutes (NCI)! This announcement may be used to fill vacancies within multiple NIH institutes. All interested candidates should apply.

Major Duties:

  • Serve as an expert financial management analyst, advising on matters of budget and financial issues affecting national programs within the assigned mission area. Project and analyze the potential effects of budgetary actions on program viability and attainment of program objectives. Recommend extent and kind of program adjustments required by ceiling allowances and functions, changes in executive policy and significant program developments which might constitute a reason for requesting a supplemental appropriation or transfer of funds. Examine costs and estimates, and develop alternative or new cost methodologies to produce independent cost estimates. Investigate new cost methods and approaches, develop complex financial models, propose new cost strategies, and develop cost estimating policies using a wide range of analytical and statistical techniques. Interpret and assess the impact of new and revised legislation on the formulation and execution of the organization's budget. Review budget justification data submitted and developed in support of budget estimates by comparison with historical documents, trend data, and program knowledge for accuracy and adequacy.

Qualifications: In order to qualify for a Financial Management Analyst, GS-0501 position at the GS-11 level, you must have: A. completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M., if related; OR B. 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: analyzing, forecasting, and interpreting functions associated with the management and control of resources or funds; checking the accuracy, validity, and technical treatment of financial/budgetary data in forms, schedules, and reports;; and researching and compiling information and data for a variety of reports; OR C. a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. In order to qualify for a Financial Management Analyst, GS-0501 position at the GS-11 level, you must have: In order to qualify for a Financial Management Analyst, GS-0501-12 position you must have: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: conducting financial analysis for substantive programs and support activities which are funded through a number of sources such as appropriations, allotments, reimbursable accounts, and transfers of funds between organizations; reviewing budget justifications; Identifying and analyzing changes in budgetary and/or financial policies, regulations, constraints, objectives, and available funds that affect the accomplishment of organizational objectives; and ensuring compliance with governing regulations, laws, and policies. In order to qualify for a Financial Management Analyst, GS-0501-13 position you must have: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: analyzing and evaluating changes in program plans, objectives and funding and their effect on financial and budget program milestones; developing reports, presentations, or briefing materials on financial management; reviewing budget justifications and developing comprehensive tabular or "figure" portions of budget documents, exhibits, and other supporting documentation; assisting with efforts to improve or develop financial management systems and related policies, goals and objectives. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12946887

How to Apply: Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete and submit all required questionnaires, assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents sections. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: Click Apply Online button. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. See the "Required Documents" section for any additional forms and/or supplemental materials required. Read all Eligibility questions and respond accordingly to any Eligibility you wish to claim. You will only be considered for those Eligibility questions (Veteran, Schedule A, etc.) you respond in the affirmative to, regardless of what documentation you submit. We cannot assume you intended to respond differently to a question based on other information in your application package. Complete the application questionnaire. Applicants are asked all questions regardless of their consideration preferences. We will only consider you for the grades, series, locations, specialties, and other considerations that you self-identify as being qualified for or interested in. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12946887 After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system. This message will be delivered to you via email notification. The email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Set aside about 2 hours to take the USA Hire assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Verify all required documentation is included in your application package, review your responses to the application questionnaire for accuracy, and then submit your application. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us. In addition to the required documents, we encourage you to submit a cover letter, copy of your transcripts, and any applicable certifications or licenses. Even though this information is not required at the time of application, we may request this information later. We cannot assume responsibility or grant extensions for personal issues (e.g., troubles navigating the application process, loss of internet, not understanding a question) when applying to our announcements. For technical difficulties, contact HR Systems Support between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM ET Monday through Friday at hrss@nih.gov. For reasonable accommodations not related to USA Hire, please contact Joyce Crotser at crotserja@mail.nih.gov. Requests for reasonable accommodations must be made before the announcement closing date. Visit our site for information on NIH's EEO program, Reasonable accommodation procedures, laws, policy statements, and the operation of the EEO complaint process.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-11