Strategic Management and Financial Planning Analyst

Employment: Full-time Experience: Mid-Senior level Education: Bachelor's Degree 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. Requirements 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. Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Wellness Resources