Financial Specialist

USGI is seeking a Financial Specialist to support budget formulation, financial tracking, reconciliation, and reporting for EPMU. Ensures compliance with ICE and DHS financial policies.

Responsibilities

• Support budget planning, reporting, and spend plan management.
• Conduct financial reconciliation and provide corrective actions.
• Prepare briefings, dashboards, and financial summaries.
• Work with FFMS, FileOnQ/WebView.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CGFM) preferred from an accredited university
• Minimum 3 years federal financial management experience, accounting, or budget analysis, preferably within the DHS or other federal agencies
• Strong Excel and financial systems skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in using DHS financial systems, including the FFMS and FileOnQ/Webview, for processing, tracking, and reporting financial transactions
• Strong knowledge of federal financial regulations, OMB circulars, and DHS-specific financial policies and procedures
• Proven ability to analyze complex financial data, prepare reconciliations, and generate accurate financial reports in compliance with federal requirements
• Experience with budget formulation, execution, and monitoring, including the ability to provide recommendations for resource allocation and financial planning
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial management tools; ability to extract, manipulate, and interpret data from FFMS and FileOnQ/Webview
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Familiarity with finance and statistical analysis software
• Ability to present and explain investment information and financial plans
• Knowledge of INVEST, ACEIT, and LCCEs

Welcome to Universal Strategy Group Inc (USGI)! USGI is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. Founded in 2007 with the single focus of preserving and promoting American security. Our mission is to provide the best-in-class personnel who provide tailored analytical, operational, and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges while exceeding customer expectations.

USGI is committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent that set us apart from our competition. An experienced, team-oriented, dynamic, and expanding company that values exceptional performance! USGI understands that well-cared for and motivated personnel are the key to the successful accomplishment of any mission, and toward that end, USGI takes exceptional care of our team.

USGI offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, plus generous PTO offerings to include vacation days, bereavement leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays. USGI is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.