FINANCIAL ANALYST

Joint Activities; Fort Meade (MD); Remote; USD 144,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Joint Activities in Fort Meade, MD is seeking a budget negotiations specialist for the DoD Cyber Excepted Service system. The role requires working within the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f and adherence to DoD instructions.

The position is located at Fort Meade and is eligible for telework. The posted salary range is $143,913–$196,689 per year, reflecting a competitive federal pay scale and complex program budgeting responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone—no substitution of education for experience.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate a consolidated organization budget for submission to agency levels.

Skills

Budget negotiation

Job description

• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

About the Position: This position is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Employees occupying CES positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at the Fort Meade, MD.

Key Responsibilities

Negotiates a consolidated organization budget for submission to agency levels. Receives approved fund targets for assigned account(s).

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Joint Activities, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $196689/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.