Financial Analyst, Senior

Senior Financial Analyst

This position requires an active Secret clearance 

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Analyst to join our team at Cherokee Federal. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in financial analysis, particularly in utilizing Cost of Service Model (CoSM) and Activity Based Costing (ABC) methodologies. As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will play a critical role in coordinating and updating our cost models, providing valuable insights for program management and decision-making.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Senior Financial Analyst: $184,337.38 Annual 

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.  Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Senior Financial Analyst Responsibilities Include: 

• Function as a Cost Modeler/Senior Financial Analyst performing expert analysis, coordination, and running of the Cost of Service Model (CoSM), Activity Based Costing (ABC) software for the CA/C/SPPD.
• Drafts and delivers annual cost model updates per requirements from designated Government Point of Contact in collaboration with team.
• Serves as Activity-Based Costing (ABC) expert, coordinates transition and implementation of new software as needed and verifies the assumptions and calculations in the cost model using the ABC methodology to validate the existing data to establish a baseline.
• Updates unit cost reports for various scenarios and versions of the model and assists as needed to provide expertise related to the unit cost calculations at the end of the annual cycle of the model update.
• Annually reviews and improves methods to analyze multi-year data sets and utilize historical knowledge and specialized experience to succinctly articulate how the cost model has evolved.
• Assists with revenue and carryforward analysis for CBSP as a whole and by revenue source.  Assists with spending plans by fund source using model output to provide guidance and cost justification for spending by funding source.
• Updates Standard Operating Procedures for maintaining the cost model and provides relevant training and support to colleagues on the model and ABC software.
• Participates in all team meetings as directed, including topics such as planning, preparation, data collection and analysis, data validation, modeling, model data validation, unit cost analysis, and fee and revenue analysis.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to lower-level staff on the model and software.
• Maintains professional competence and specialized knowledge base by keeping abreast of emerging themes and best practices related to ABC and modeling.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Senior Financial Analyst Experience, Education, Skills, and Abilities requested: 

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10+ years of experience in project or program management
• Department of State experience (required); understanding of consular activities (preferred)

Technical Expertise:

• Advanced knowledge of Activity-Based Costing (ABC) methodology
• Advanced knowledge of Cost Modeler/Senior Financial Analyst performing expert analysis, coordination, and running of the Cost of Service Model (CoSM), Activity Based Costing (ABC) software for the CA/C/SPPD.
• Strong experience with large data extracts, especially for fee modeling
• Proficient in data analysis, including using Business Intelligence (BI) tools and Microsoft Power Suite
• Skilled in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

Communication and Collaboration:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Customer-focused approach, with a people-first attitude, high ethical standards, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Experience preparing documents, responses, and audits for external audiences such as the GAO and OIG

Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of user fee statutes, regulations, and policies
• Proficient in virtual meeting platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Webex, and Zoom, with the flexibility to learn new tools as needed
• Strong analytical and evaluative skills for planning, scheduling, and conducting management studies

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must meet Cherokee Federal’s pre-employment qualifications
• U.S. citizenship with a valid passport and an active SECRET clearance

Other:

• International travel 3-4 times a year up to a