Trainee Financial Analyst Rotational Program Jobs in Reston, VA

Founded in 2007 by former Senate Majority Leaders Howard Baker, Tom Daschle, Bob Dole, and George Mitchell, the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) is a leading nonprofit organization that drives principled solutions through rigorous analysis, reasoned negotiation, and respectful dialogue. By bringing together Republicans and Democrats—and providing them with the space, policy insights, and evidence-based research needed to negotiate in good faith—BPC helps turn legislators’ best ideas into passable, durable laws. In the 19 years since its founding, BPC has played an integral role in countless legislative accomplishments.

With projects in multiple issue areas including economic policy, energy, health, housing, human capital and governance, BPC combines politically balanced policy making with strong, proactive advocacy and outreach. As the only Washington, D.C.-based organization that actively promotes bipartisanship, BPC works to address the key challenges facing the nation. Its policy solutions are the product of informed deliberations by former elected and appointed officials, business and labor leaders, and academics and advocates who represent both sides of the political spectrum.

Mission:

• Build connections.
• Negotiate policy.
• Achieve bipartisan solutions.
• Improve lives.

Project Description:

Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, the Financial Analyst supports the organization’s budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes. The role works closely with program leadership and the accounting team to monitor financial performance, develop program and grant budgets, and support effective stewardship of both restricted and unrestricted funding.

A key responsibility of this role is supporting the organization’s financial planning processes within NetSuite Planning & Budgeting (NSPB). The analyst will help maintain budget models, coordinate budget inputs from program teams, and support financial reporting and analysis using both NSPB and NetSuite ERP.

This position serves as a bridge between finance and program teams, helping translate financial data into actionable insights that support programmatic decision-making.

Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Support the development and consolidation of the organization’s annual operating budget within NetSuite Planning & Budgeting (NSPB)
• Coordinate and enter budget inputs from program teams, ensuring alignment between NSPB and the NetSuite ERP general ledger
• Maintain budget models within NSPB to support forecasting, scenario analysis, and long-range planning
• Assist with the continued rollout and improvement of NSPB as program teams transition to entering and managing budgets within the system

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly and ad hoc financial reports using NetSuite reports, dashboards, and saved searches
• Extract and analyze financial data from NetSuite to support internal reporting and decision-making
• Partner with the accounting team to ensure financial data accuracy and proper coding of program and grant expenses

Program & Grant Financial Management

• Monitor program financial performance and analyze variances between actual results and budget or forecast
• Assist program leadership with grant proposal budgets, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting to funders
• Monitor program burn rates and identify potential funding gaps, surpluses, or budget variances
• Provide financial insights to program leadership to support effective program and grant management

Systems & Process Improvement

• Support the ongoing development of NetSuite dashboards, saved searches, and financial reporting tools
• Assist with reconciliation and data alignment between NetSuite ERP and NetSuite Planning & Budgeting (NSPB)
• Contribute to improvements in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required
• 2–4 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, accounting, or FP&A
• Experience working in nonprofit finance, grant accounting, or program budgeting preferred
• Experience working with NetSuite ERP and NetSuite Planning & Budgeting (NSPB) preferred, including supporting budgeting processes, financial reporting, dashboards, saved searches, and data extraction for analysis
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling and data analysis
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders

BPC offers a highly competitive salary and provides generous benefits. Individuals interested in this position should send resume and cover letter.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. BPC does not sponsor employment visas.

BPC is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Work Schedule

The work/life balance of employees is a priority for the Bipartisan Policy Center. As a result, BPC is currently operating on a hybrid schedule. Employees at BPC are currently coming into the office three times a week. Exact time and schedules will be determined between an employee and their manager.

BPC offers comprehensive health insurance benefits with a choice of open access HMO, POS, or PPO plan. HMO and POS individual plans have a monthly premium cost share of 10%. Dependent and Family HMO and POS plans are offered with a monthly cost share equal to 20% of the difference between the plan premium and the individual HMO monthly premium. PPO plans are offered with a 20% premium cost-share for all plans.

Additional benefits include 403(b) matching contributions of up to 7% of salary in addition to a non-elective contribution of 2% of salary (both after 90 days of employment); 15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and 12 holidays per year; education benefits up to $5,250 per year after one year of employment; $2,000 for professional development expenses after six months of employment; Metro benefits of up to $130 per month; Company provided life insurance; and dental and vision insurance coverage with a Flexible Spending Plan.

We reasonably believe that the base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $85,000. At BPC, a wide range of factors are considered when making compensation decisions including and not limited to skill set, experience, training, education, knowledge, and other business and organizational needs.