Financial Management Analyst (McCain Fellows)

John S. McCain Strategic Defense Fellowship ProgramThis is an open continuous announcement and will remain open until September 30, 2026. The Department of War is seeking applicants for the John S. McCain Strategic Defense Fellowship Program. The application period opens on December 1, 2025, with an initial cut off date of January 5, 2026. Applications received before 11:59pm on January 5, 2026 will be evaluated and assessed for current, available positions. Subsequent cutoff dates include March 5, 2026; May 5, 2026; July 6, 2026, and September 30, 2026. Qualified applicants that apply after the initial cut off date will be considered and referred if initial vacancies are not filled and if future vacancies become available. This public notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled under Section 932 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019, and its later amendments Section 1113 of the NDAA Fiscal Year 2024 and Section 1112 of the NDAA Fiscal Year 2025. Please read this public notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Assignments during the Fellows program are to an Excepted Service position either in the Office of the Secretary of War or other Department of War components. Typical work assignments may include the following: Conducts financial analysis and research on DOD programs, financial data, and relevant trends to identify potential issues and contribute to informed decision-making. Supports the formulation, execution, and monitoring of budgets within assigned areas, ensuring compliance with established policies and regulations. Prepares reports, briefing papers, and responses to inquiries, summarizing findings and providing clear and concise information to stakeholders.