Modernize budget templates, perform financial modeling, and prepare cotton price statistics and fiscal year data reports.
Ability to scrutinize complex macros and formulas and identify errors or inefficiencies.
Capable of handling multiple spreadsheet modernization tasks across divisions while ensuring timely delivery of updates and fixes.
Ability to work closely with USDA’s Cotton & Tobacco divisions to understand specific spreadsheet needs, ensure user satisfaction, and deliver customized solutions.
Flexibility to work with a variety of spreadsheet types and respond to ongoing requirements during modernization and training phases.

Bachelor's/Master's in Financial Analysis or related field.
5+ years of experience.
Strong background in financial analysis, data management, or agricultural economics relevant to the USDA AMS Cotton & Tobacco Program.
Professional Certifications such as Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) | Expert in Excel and CDA.
Advanced Excel Proficiency, including macros, VBA, complex formulas, and data analysis.
Data Analysis Expertise tailored to the financial and agricultural data reporting requirements.

Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with full Gold Level (Tier 1) Group Medical Benefits, Pretax Employee Benefit Plan, plus performance incentives
Group Health Insurance Including Medical, Dental And Vision Insurance: Contributions are deducted from pay on a Pretax basis
Employee and family coverage is available with employer contribution of 50% of Employee (only) premiums under the Health and Vision Plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield NC (Blue Options Medical Plan Code: PB07840 / Metallic Level: Gold
- bcbsnc.com‎) and Dental Plan (Ameritas
www.ameritas.com).
401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement. Eligible employees can make before-tax contributions to the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to help you save for retirement.
Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks | Holidays
10 Federal Government.
Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP).
Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan

Financial Analyst – Excel Spreadsheet Modernization

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