Strategic Management and Financial Planning Analyst

Credence

Vermont

On-site

USD 122,000 - 138,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Credence is recruiting for a Strategic Management and Financial Planning Analyst to support the U.S. Department of State through the HASC program.

This 6-month role focuses on budget formulation, performance analytics, and program oversight within GHSD’s PPEV team, under a government technical manager and Credence supervision. The role emphasizes budget analysis, policy coordination, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure transparent budgeting and timely leadership reporting.

Qualifications

MA/MS and 0 or more years of relevant work experience, OR
BA/BS and 2 or more years of relevant work experience, OR
High school diploma and 6 or more years of relevant work experience.
Experience with budgeting, financial analysis, strategic planning, or federal operations.

Responsibilities

Generate budget analyses, recommendations, funding approval memos, congressional notifications, interagency funds transfer agreements, and other funds approval documentation.
Support budget formulation activities by preparing budget tables, quantitative analyses, justifications, and materials for publication for the President's Budget.
Analyze budget, other financial, programmatic, and operational data to support strategic planning, resource allocation, and leadership decision-making.
Develop recommendations, funding approval memoranda, congressional notifications, interagency fund transfer agreements, reports, briefings, presentations, responses to information requests, and other budget-related documentation.
Coordinate with internal and external partners to support planning, budgeting, reporting, and performance management activities.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
An active or recently active U.S. government security clearance is required.

Skills

Budget analysis

Strategic planning

Program management

Federal operations

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

MA/MS

BA/BS with 2+ years experience

High school diploma with 6+ years experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Join a team where innovation meets mission. Our AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions save agencies thousands of hours, safeguard national security, and strengthen health and humanitarian missions worldwide. With 1,700+ team members, 1,500+ AI/data experts, and 100+ prime contracts, we deliver at scale and with purpose.

We’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for six consecutive years and named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list in 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming environment for those looking to grow and make a meaningful impact. We encourage employees to push boundaries and engage in solving critical, world-changing federal challenges.

Position Summary

The Humanitarian Assistance Support Contract (HASC) combines deep institutional expertise, technical leadership, and a strong commitment to U.S. missions. Through HASC, Team Credence provides operational and administrative support to the U.S. Department of State (DOS) to coordinate humanitarian assistance, disaster response, and foreign assistance efforts across multiple bureaus, maintaining a 24/7 response capability.

Credence has an immediate need for a Strategic Management and Financial Planning Analyst. This is a 6-month position supporting critical budget planning functions.

The Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy (GHSD) leads U.S. efforts to prevent, detect, and respond to global health threats, including HIV/AIDS, through diplomacy, foreign assistance coordination, and international partnerships. The Office of Program Planning and Evaluation (PPEV) advances the America First Global Health Strategy by strengthening accountability, performance, and transparency through strategic planning, budgeting, data analytics, information systems, and program oversight.

The Strategic Management and Financial Planning Analyst will serve as an analyst on financial policy and planning for the Policy, Planning, and Strategy Team within the Program Planning and Evaluation Office in support of GHSD's mission.

Day-to-day oversight of the position will be provided by a designated DOS government technical manager (GTM), with formal supervisory and evaluation functions performed by a Team Credence contract supervisor.

Application Closing Date

The closing date for applications is Thursday, November 12, 2026.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of designated GTM, the Strategic Management and Financial Planning Analyst will:

Generate budget analyses, recommendations, funding approval memos, congressional notifications, interagency funds transfer agreements, and other funds approval documentation.
Support budget formulation activities by preparing budget tables, quantitative analyses, justifications, and materials for publication for the President's Budget.
Analyze budget, other financial, programmatic, and operational data to support strategic planning, resource allocation, and leadership decision-making.
Develop recommendations, funding approval memoranda, congressional notifications, interagency fund transfer agreements, reports, briefings, presentations, responses to information requests, and other budget-related documentation.
Coordinate with internal and external partners to support planning, budgeting, reporting, and performance management activities.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

An active or recently active U.S. government security clearance is required.

Education and Experience

Minimum Education and Experience

MA/MS and 0 or more years of relevant work experience, OR
BA/BS and 2 or more years of relevant work experience, OR
High school diploma and 6 or more years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

BA and/or MA in public policy, public administration, business administration, finance, economics, international affairs, or related field.
3 or more years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, financial analysis, strategic planning, program management, or federal operations.
Experience preparing analytical reports and presentations for leadership.
Experience working with federal budget processes preferred.

Other Requirements

Possess excellent judgment and reliability;
Have strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail;
Possess excellent oral and written communication skills;
Have strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications;
Be able to multi-task and work under deadlines in a fast-paced and collaborative environment;
Be capable of prioritizing tasks and follow up on actions without prompting;
Be flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances; and
Be willing to go the extra mile and participate as an active team member who assists other team members as necessary.

Salary Range

$121,785 - $138,322 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, education, certifications, skills, and overall qualifications.