Budget Analytics & Financial Operations Analyst

The contractor shall provide operational financial support across Institute portfolios, including RMS, R&D Contracts, DIR, and Extramural Grant programs, by:

1. Processing and tracking Interagency Agreements (IAAs) and associated financial documentation.

2. Preparing and processing DCC actions and Common Accounting Number (CAN) changes.

3. Monitoring obligations, expenditures, and available balances.

4. Supporting reconciliation of financial data and assisting in resolution of discrepancies.

5. Maintaining personnel funding projections, payroll forecasting, and FTE tracking.

6. Supporting internal funding adjustments and documentation requirements.

These responsibilities directly contribute to the accurate execution and accountability of Institute funds.
 

The contractor shall support FMB’s oversight responsibilities by:

1. Assisting in monitoring financial status across RMS, R&D Contracts, DIR, and Extramural portfolios.

2. Preparing and updating monthly and quarterly financial reports.

3. Conducting variance and trend analyses to identify emerging issues or risks.

4. Maintaining standardized financial tracking tools and reporting templates.

5. Assisting in preparation of briefing materials and financial summaries for leadership.

This work enhances transparency, strengthens oversight, and supports data-informed decision-making.
 

Under the direction of the Chief, FMB, and other senior Budget Analysts, the contractor shall:

1. Assist in development and maintenance of financial forecasting and tracking models.

2. Support the creation of dashboards or structured reporting tools to improve data accessibility.

3. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through enhanced analytics or automation of recurring reporting processes.

4. Participate in pilot efforts involving structured data modeling or AI-enabled tools.

5. Document methodologies, assumptions, and lessons learned from pilot efforts.

6. Assist in evaluating the feasibility and value of enhanced analytic approaches for potential broader adoption.

This component of the role supports continuous improvement while maintaining responsible oversight and compliance.
 

The contractor shall strengthen operational continuity within FMB by:

1. Assisting in documentation and updating of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

2. Drafting internal workflow documentation and budget guidance as directed.

3. Supporting standardization of reporting formats and financial tracking processes.

4. Documenting meeting minutes and distributing action items.

5. Maintaining project tracking logs and monitoring status of FMB initiatives.

These efforts support consistency, institutional knowledge retention, and effective internal coordination.
 

• B.S.

• 1 – 5 years
   

• NIMHD – 5601 Fisher’s Lane, Rockville, MD 20852
   

• Monday through Friday, 30–40 hours per week. No rotational shifts. Not telework eligible. No night or holiday shifts.
   

DELIVERY OR DELIVERABLES and reporting requirements.
 

The contractor shall provide deliverables that may include, but are not limited to:

1. Processed IAAs, DCC actions, and CAN adjustments.

2. Updated personnel funding and payroll projection tracking tools.

3. Monthly and quarterly financial monitoring reports.

4. Updated financial forecasting templates and tracking models.

5. Documentation of data analytics or automation pilot efforts.

6. Updated SOPs and workflow documentation.

7. Meeting minutes, action item logs, and project status reports.

8. Financial summaries and briefing materials prepared for internal use.