Title: Financial Analyst

State Role Title: Financial Services Spec I

Hiring Range: $65,000 - $80,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Workforce Development and Advancement

Location: DWDA Central Office

Agency Website: https://www.virginiaworks.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Assists management with the grant financial management and analysis, financial reporting, and accounting functionality and technical assistance to ensure compliance for all federal grant funds; maintains an understanding of the chart of accounts to ensure documents and transactions have complete and accurate cost codes identified; applies appropriate accounting codes to invoices and travel vouchers; budget modification materials; prepares reports and assists with audits and compliance monitoring reviews; responds to requests for information; and researches and resolves issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive working knowledge of budgeting and accounting administration; general knowledge of workforce development; sound knowledge of fiscal practices and procedures.
• Ability to think and problem solve creatively; to effectively manage and complete assignments independently and as a team member; to successfully work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Strong attention to detail; strong organizational and financial management skills; excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state and local officials and leadership/professional staff in workforce development.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office tools to include extensive skill in the use of spreadsheets and word processing applications.

Additional Considerations

• Previous experience in grants management and using technology systems.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Department of Workforce Development and Advancement. Is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Program, and a Virginia Values Veterans certified employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive background check including an FBI fingerprint background investigation.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and résumés will not be accepted.
Applications are not accepted after the recruitment closing date.

Please carefully review the details of this recruitment including the location of the position and the posted salary before applying. DWDA does not provide relocation assistance, and no salary will be offered outside of the posted salary range / flat rate.
Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application (and/or resume).

You must ensure your application/resume includes the scope of your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as it relates to the position you are applying for. Information not stated will not be assumed.
This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.

For the status of your application and this position, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via email or telephone.
Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Applicants needing accommodations should contact the Human Resource office for additional information.

The DWDA does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work in the US.
NOTICE: DWDA will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources / Recruitment

Phone: For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via phone

Email: Careers@virginiaworks.gov for recruitment related questions. Emailed applications, resumes, or cover letters will not be accepted. For the most up-to-date status of your application, please refer to your Jobs.Virginia.Gov account.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.