Grants Financial Analyst
Department of Health and Human Services
Summary
The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) are seeking Grants Financial Analysts. In this position you will use a variety of computer applications, spreadsheets and complex budget analyses to inform funding policy decisions and ensure that the budget is managed efficiently. If you enjoy spreadsheets, budgeting, and numbers, consider joining one of our teams at the National Institutes of Health (NIH)!
Duties
- Analyze historical financial operating data and trends to prepare and/or validate estimates. Prepare straightforward estimates of future requirements for a small operating program. Compile and coordinate the presentation materials for assigned area of the budget.
- Prepare a variety of reports related to the status of funds, obligations, and workload. Provide routine advice and assistance on financial matters issues or data pertaining to program modifications.
- Assemble and develop background data and documentation in support of requested program budgets for reference and evidence in agency budget hearings.
Education
If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.
Required Documents
- Required for All Applicants RESUME: Your resume must clearly demonstrate, in two pages or less, how your skills and experiences align with the “Qualifications” section and support your questionnaire responses.
- While cover letters provided with your application will be shared with hiring officials, they will not be used for initial qualification determinations. We cannot assume required experience based on your work or academic history.
- If your resume exceeds two pages, only the first two will be reviewed. Use a legible font such as Lato, Calibri, Helvetica, or Arial, with 0.5-inch margins. Suggested formatting: 14-point for titles and 10-point for body text.
- You may use the USAJOBS Resume Builder or upload your own resume.
- If uploading, ensure it includes all required information and is organized so we can match the following to each position: Job title Employer name Employment dates (MM/DD/YYYY) Hours worked per week (full-time assumed.
- part-time prorated) Detailed duties, accomplishments, skills, responsibilities, and supervisory details (if applicable) Series and grade or equivalent (for federal positions) If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, you must list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study.
- If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses in your resume.
- Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter.
- We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.
- For resume writing guidance, please visit the following resources: NIH Help Applying, USAJOBS Resource Center, and the USAJOBS Resume Guidance.If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, you need to list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study.
- APPLICATION QUESTIONNAIRE: You must submit a completed application questionnaire. ELIGIBILITY DOCUMENTATION: You must submit the following documentation, if applicable to you AND respond accordingly to the associated question on the online questionnaire.
- If you do not provide the required information, we will assume you are not eligible or you do not wish to be considered for any preference or eligibility.
- SF-50 – A copy of your most recent competitive career or career conditional SF-50 that shows the effective date of your latest position and the full performance level. You may obtain a copy of your SF-50 from your eOPF.
- Veteran Documentation: (DD-214, VA Disability Letter, etc.). Reference Standard Form 15 (SF-15) for required documentation if you are a 10-point preference eligible.
- Submission of SF-15 is not required, unless you have derived preference (XP) as described in questions 7, 8, or 9 on the SF-15. In those cases, you must submit a completed SF-15 and the required documentation.
- For 5 point preference eligibles.
- you must submit your DD-214 (if separated) or any written documentation from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the.
- certification is submitted with your application package.
- Schedule A (Disability Appointment): Documentation of eligibility for employment under Schedule A can be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g., a physician or other medical professional certified by a state, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory to practice medicine).
- a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e., state or private) or any Federal agency, state agency, or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits.
- The letter must be printed on a medical professional’s letterhead. Please note the Schedule A hiring authority neither guarantees employment, nor gives an individual preference in the hiring process.
- Visit our sites on Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) for more information and required documentation. Do not submit documentation that is not requested of you.
- To protect your personal information, we will only send your resume and cover letter to the selecting official(s).
About this role
The Grants Financial Analyst position and is based in Montgomery County, Maryland. The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) are seeking Grants Financial Analysts.
Day to day, the work involves analyze historical financial operating data and trends to prepare and/or validate estimates. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal finance and contracting experience this Grants Financial Analyst position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Grants Financial Analyst position in Montgomery County, Maryland, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
Competitiveness for this Grants Financial Analyst role depends mainly on how closely applicants match the stated qualifications. Based in Montgomery County, Maryland, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.
