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Financial Program Specialists are professionals who manage, analyze, and oversee financial programs within organizations, often in government or large institutions. Their responsibilities typically include budgeting, financial reporting, program evaluation, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. They work to optimize the use of funds, monitor expenditures, and provide recommendations for improving financial processes. Financial Program Specialists also assist in developing financial policies and may coordinate audits or reviews. Their role is crucial in supporting informed decision-making and maintaining the financial health of their organizations.

What are some common challenges financial program specialists face when managing multiple funding streams?

Financial Program Specialists often juggle several funding sources simultaneously, each with its own compliance requirements, reporting deadlines, and budgeting guidelines. Staying organized and proactively communicating with stakeholders is crucial to ensure accuracy and prevent overlaps or gaps in funding. Developing strong time management and analytical skills helps navigate these complexities, and collaborating with program managers and finance teams can further streamline processes and maintain compliance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a financial program specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Financial Program Specialist, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of financial principles, often supported by a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Proficiency in financial management software, spreadsheets (such as Excel), and familiarity with federal or organizational financial systems is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and organizational skills help you collaborate effectively and manage multiple projects. These skills are crucial for ensuring accurate financial management, compliance, and the successful administration of financial programs.
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Financial Program Specialist

Cherokee Federal

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description


As required by our governmental client, this position requires an active SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain an active SECRET clearance to qualify.
A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.
This position provides direct support to environmental programs supporting the Navy's Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Program Management Office (PMO) located in Pennsylvania, PA. Specifically, programs are linked to Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)/Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Programs supporting the ongoing clean-up of Department of the Navy's BRAC properties.
Compensation & Benefits:
Estimated Starting Salary Range for Financial Program Specialist:
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.
Financial Program Specialist Responsibilities Include:
  • Provides assistance to the Director, Base Closure Manager (BCM) and Deputy Base Closure Managers (BCMs) in preparing, managing and oversight of budgets and execution plans.
  • Assist in establishing program goals and objectives by providing findings and recommendations to ensure multiple projects are accomplished within budget, on schedule, and that meet the needs of the Government.
  • Provides expert level technical review and final Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) to the Director, BCM and Deputy BCMs, ensuring technical sufficiency for various documents.
  • Participates in program planning and budgeting requirements.
  • Develops comprehensive financial plans and manages budgets while enduring adherence to BRAC PMO polices.
  • Utilizes a critical skillet to perform financial reporting and analysis.
  • Prepares regular reports.
  • Tracks performance
  • Provides insightful analysis to aid decision-making
  • Provides proactive risk management and compliance where potential program risks are identified and mitigated while ensuring adherence to all relevant policies and guidelines.
  • Drives process improvement by identifying and implementing enhancements to procedures and controls.
  • Conducts in-house research, assessments, and assists in preparing memorandums, letters and other high-level correspondence.
  • Provides briefings, both written and oral on outcome of meetings and briefings and on the status of applicable BRAC programs.
  • Maintains a high level of program awareness by regularly attending staff meetings, formal briefings, and informal financial management/budgeting sessions.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Financial Program Specialist Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum of six (6) years of financial and/or budgeting experience required.
  • Experience with government programs, preferably Navy or DOD is desired, but not required.
  • Experience directing financial policies that ensured compliance with fiduciary responsibilities, statutory requirements, regulations, procedures, and policies is desired, but not required.
  • Competence in analyzing reports and data derived from financial systems, and, capable of identifying strengths and deficiencies.
  • Experience resulting in the optimum use and control of financial resources for an organization/agency is desired.
  • Experience as a financial advisor and technical expert to senior leaders is desired
  • Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, and computer skills.
  • Ability to work independently to assess priorities and manage daily coordination of details with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to meet requirements for a Level III Secret Clearance is required.
  • Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
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Cherokee Federal - a division of Cherokee Nation Businesses - is a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies focused on building solutions, solving complex challenges, and serving the nation's mission around the globe for more than 60 federal clients. Our team of companies manages nearly 1,000 projects of all sizes across the construction, consulting, engineering and manufacturing, health, and technology portfolios. Since 2012, the Cherokee Federal team of companies has won more than $5 billion in government contracts. Our 3,000+ employees work in 26 countries, 50 states and 2 U.S. territories. Why choose Cherokee Federal? Visit our website and learn about the great reasons to join our team. cherokee-federal.com

Industry

Architectural services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Tulsa, OK, US

Year founded

1969

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