Financial Analyst

Department of Transportation

The Office of Budget & Programs develops budget requests & provides budget justifications to the Department of Transportation Budget & Performance Office, the Office of Management & Budget, and various House & Senate committees. The organization prepares financial & staffing reports, conducts analytics & forecasts payroll & non-pay requirements. The organization staff serves as the Resource Management for financial activities for the Office of Finance Management & its 4 Functional Service Areas.

• The Analyst serves as a senior Financial Analyst and recognized subject matter expert within the Operating Budgets Division and the AFN Resource Management Branch (ABP-250). Provides leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of management, senior analyst or the Division Manager. The Analyst shares responsibility for the performance of programs/projects and work activities. The Financial Analyst provides data analysis on operation appropriations and spending controls for FAA lines of business and staff offices. Applies experience and expert knowledge that are applicable to conduct functional activities for projects/programs that often require the development of new and innovative approaches. Analyzes internal hiring plans for compliance and makes recommendations to resolve recurring or arising problems. Tracks, monitors and analyzes the use and rate of expenditure of budgeted funds through continuing dialogue with program offices, review of written documents, and examination of financial records. Conducts research and collects data for the development of financial analyses for business issues. Responsible for conducting research/data collection and the development of economic and financial analyses for issues that may not have been previously examined. Applies expertise and advanced knowledge in developing complex financial models, and use the models to conduct financial or statistical analysis, forecasting and "what-if" analyses. May act as a principal specialist or team lead addressing complex staffing and financial analysis. Defines and directs challenging projects/ programs/activities. Provides statistical analysis for internal and external customers, including FAA Executives on managing resources effectively and efficiently. Evaluates and interprets established internal policies, procedures and management controls to ensure adequacy. Applies knowledge of federal or public sector budget principles to identify, define, and organize resources for large projects/programs and work activities. Acquires and allocates resources to accomplish activities within established schedules and budgetary requirements. Acts with substantial independence and broad discretion in meeting the work objectives of ABP and AFN more generally. Works with senior management to identify and resolve problems. Develops and recommends approaches to address current and anticipated problems and issues to address financial discrepancies. Where appropriate, the Analyst applies knowledge and understanding of the Financial Integrated Tool (FIT). Functions as lead in the preparation; consolidation and analysis of quarterly spend plan scenarios across AFN. Coordinates and communicates schedule, guidance, assumptions and targets to ensure reported requirements and justifications are accurate and complete. May prepare and present executive summary on program and funding requirements and the financial impact. Prepares briefings, participates in senior management discussions and provides recommendations for addressing impact and decision mapping. The Analyst could be responsible for formulate and make recommendations to senior management on major projects/ policies/issues including the execution phases of the Zero Based Budget (ZBB). Prepares, reviews, and recommends approvals of major reports on projects, programs and other work activities for internal and external distribution. Coordinates schedule, provides guidance and recommendations and consolidates for final submission. Provides expert guidance and instruction both internally and externally to address diverse, complex issues which often cross multiple projects, programs, and/or functional areas. Often asked to develop new policies, procedures, and approaches that take into consideration FAA policies, Government-wide rules and regulations, and external concerns. May create new solutions and policy interpretations as situations require.

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