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Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? At Terrestris, we are changing the way small businesses hire. We are seeking a n Financial Portfolio Strategic Specialist for the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) Information Technology (IT) Support to join our team of talented professionals who possess the experience, vision, commitment, and integrity to successfully support the strategic goals of the U.S Department of Agriculture. Join our team, grow your career, and crush your goals at Terrestris.

I've never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We approach this by forming strong client and team relationships through transparency. We strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary values to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Financial Portfolio Strategic Specialist at Terrestris do?

The vision for the USDA is to provide leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management. The USDA's mission is to provide economic opportunity through innovation, helping rural America to thrive; to promote agriculture production that better nourishes Americans while also helping feed others throughout the world; and to preserve our Nation's natural resources through conservation, restored forests, improved watersheds, and healthy private working lands

Specifically, this role serves to develop financial plans, budgets, and forecasts that align with the organization's financial goals. You will build, process, and coordinate activities for a financial portfolio that serves as a profile of the financial posture of the organization

What does a typical day look like for the Financial Portfolio Strategic Specialist?

You will:

• Analyze financial data, trends, risks, and opportunities to recommend changes to optimize financial performance
• Utilize different methods to access financial forecasting, such as sentiment analysis, technical analysis, or fundamentals analysis
• Build, process, and coordinate activities for a financial portfolio that serves as a profile of the financial posture of the organization
• Prepare detailed allocation and expenditure reports by the 5th business day of each month and quarter
• Conduct variance analysis reports comparing actuals to budget by the 5th business day of each month and quarter
• Reconcile financial expenses in financial systems reports by the 5th business day of each month, quarter, and as needed
• Audit preparation and support documentation by the 5th business day of each month and quarter
• Development of annual budget proposals in the 3rd and 4th quarter of the current fiscal year
• Conduct long-term financial planning and analysis in the 3rd and fourth quarter of the current fiscal year and continuous for analysis
• Create economic impact assessments for IT systems

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the person we're looking for if you have:

• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field (preferred) or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management or accounting, preferably within the public sector
• Experience with government budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance
• Familiarity with federal, state, and local government financial regulations
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
• The ability to perform complex financial analyses and forecasting
• The ability to present financial information clearly and concisely
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with government officials and staff
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Knowledge of IT principles (preferred)

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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