Financial Analyst, IS-0501-11

OPEN DATE: March 27, 2026 CLOSING DATE: June 2, 2026 (This job will close when the first 100 applications are received which may be sooner than the closing date). POSITION TYPE: Trust Fund APPOINTMENT TYPE: Indefinite SCHEDULE: Full Time DUTY LOCATION: Washington, DC Position sensitivity and risk: Non-Sensitive/Moderate Risk Who May Apply Open to all qualified applicants What are Trust Fund Positions? Trust Fund positions are unique to the Smithsonian.

They are paid for from a variety of sources, including the Smithsonian endowment, revenue from our business activities, donations, grants and contracts. Trust employees are not part of the civil service, nor does trust fund employment lead to Federal status. The salary ranges for trust positions are generally the same as for federal positions and in many cases trust and federal employees work side by side.

Benefits

, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Annual and Sick Leave, Family Friendly Leave, 403b Retirement Plan, Discounts for Smithsonian Memberships, Museum Stores and Restaurants, Credit Union, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (Child Care), Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care). Conditions of Employment Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated. Complete a Probationary Period.

Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer. The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States. S.

is not required to apply.

Requirements

within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. The Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) is the primary point of administrative and financial interface between the Smithsonian and: (1) public and private organizations that provide funds for research, exhibitions and other sponsored activities and, (2) Federal government officers charged with writing/enforcing regulations related to research funded through grants and contracts.

of grants and contracts. The position is in the Post-Award section of the Office of Sponsored Projects. As part of the Office of Sponsored Projects, the Post-Award section has decision making authority, policy analysis and interpretation, providing advice and problem resolution services to Principal Investigators (PIs), unit financial managers, and management staff regarding post-award financial management of grants and contracts, and advises them of sponsor-specific expenditure restrictions.

The position is responsible for managing a large portfolio of grants and contracts awarded to the Smithsonian units.

, resolves most accounting and financial issues, manages cash flows of awards, analyzes financial transactions, reconciles grants financial data and prepares accurate and timely financial reports.

Responsibilities

that require on going interaction with all levels of Smithsonian units. The incumbent reports to the Post-Award Manager (Supervisor) and provides oral/written status reports that are used by management to evaluate solutions. The incumbent must refer issues that fall beyond his/her scope of responsibility to the Supervisor.

Financial Analysis and Management Incumbent analyzes monthly grants/contracts financial data proactively to find any potential inconsistencies or errors, clearly communicate findings and follows through on corrective actions. Prepares and provides accurate, timely financial reports on a quarterly, semi-annual or annual basis, as defined by each grant and contract award's terms.