Financial Analyst

Overview

DRT Strategies delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to large federal agencies, state and local government and commercial clients in health care, technology, and financial services industries.

The three letters of our name, DRT, stand for Driving Resolution Together, which is the core philosophy on which the company was founded. That is, we collaborate with our clients to solve their most pressing challenges - together.

We are problem solvers dedicated to your success, combining Fortune 500 experience with small business responsiveness. We have established a reputation with our clients as a forward-thinking consulting firm with demonstrated success in implementing solutions that lead to meaningful results. Our world-class consultants unite people to work collaboratively to achieve project goals and make vision a reality.

Project Description:

DRT is seeking a Financial Management Analyst to support the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This position performs work comparable in scope, complexity, and level of responsibility to a federal financial management role, requiring advanced technical expertise, independent judgment, strategic analysis, and the ability to advise senior leadership on complex budgetary matters.

Job Summary:

Strategic Financial Management Advisor with expertise in leading complex budget formulation, execution, and risk analysis for CDC leadership and stakeholders. Proven track record in developing multi-million dollar spend plans, overseeing end-of-year closeout operations, and driving technical solutions that align financial management with regulatory standards and agency-wide priorities.

Responsibilities:

Financial Management, Data Analysis, and Reporting

• Prepare, interpret, and present high-level financial management reports and analyses for CDC leadership, program officials, and other senior stakeholders.
• Monitor, validate, and update budget data in official financial management systems; identify discrepancies and ensure data integrity.
• Conduct complex analysis of current and projected budget data to assess execution, obligations, expenditures, staffing impacts, funding availability, and potential program risks.
• Develop executive-level briefings, decision documents, and recommendations concerning budget formulation, execution, resource allocation, and financial performance.
• Translate complex financial information, policies, and requirements into clear guidance for program and organizational leadership.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to customers by anticipating financial management challenges, recommending corrective actions, and supporting informed resource decisions.

Grants and Agreements Support

• Provide senior-level program support for grant and cooperative agreement award actions, including subject matter expertise, tracking, analysis, review, and resolution of complex issues.
• Evaluate grant and cooperative agreement funding data and provide recommendations regarding award status, projected needs, funding availability, and execution risks.
• Coordinate with program, grants management, budget, and financial personnel to ensure timely and accurate completion of award-related activities. Delegations and Governance
• Support the development, review, execution, and maintenance of interagency and intra-departmental delegation of authority agreements.
• Interpret applicable policies, procedures, and authorities and advise stakeholders regarding roles, responsibilities, controls, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate among multiple offices and stakeholders to resolve issues, improve processes, and ensure accountability for delegated financial authorities.
• Represent the organization in meetings, working groups, and briefings involving complex financial management and resource management matters.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, economics, or a related field.
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in federal financial management, budget formulation and execution, grants management, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing complex financial management assignments and advising senior leaders or executive-level stakeholders.
• Experience analyzing financial data, developing spending plans, preparing executive-level reports and briefings, and making recommendations involving competing priorities.
• Strong knowledge of federal budgetary principles, financial management policies, resource allocation, and internal controls.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, manage multiple priorities, and lead cross-functional efforts in a high-visibility environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), or another federal agency.
• Experience with CDC financial management systems.
• Experience supporting grants and cooperative agreements, interagency agreements, intra-departmental delegations of authority, and end-of-fiscal-year financial activities.
• Experience briefing senior leadership and coordinating complex actions across multiple offices or organizational units.

Education & Training

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, economics, or a related field. Relevant graduate education, professional certifications, or equivalent specialized experience may be considered.

Work Authorization, Clearance Requirement, & Additional Information:

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Public Trust clearance. Due to contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (green card holders) to be eligible.
• No agencies, third parties, or Corp-to-Corp submissions.

Salary Range

• $75,000-90,000
• Salary commensurate with experience.

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