Founded in 2007 by former Senate Majority Leaders Howard Baker, Tom Daschle, Bob Dole, and George Mitchell, the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) is a leading nonprofit organization that drives principled solutions through rigorous analysis, reasoned negotiation, and respectful dialogue. By bringing together Republicans and Democrats—and providing them with the space, policy insights, and evidence-based research needed to negotiate in good faith—BPC helps turn legislators’ best ideas into passable, durable laws. In the 17+ years since its founding, BPC has played an integral role in countless legislative accomplishments.
With projects in multiple issue areas including economic policy, energy, health, housing, human capital and democracy, BPC combines politically balanced policy making with strong, proactive advocacy and outreach. As the only Washington, D.C.-based organization that actively promotes bipartisanship, BPC works to address the key challenges facing the nation. Its policy solutions are the product of informed deliberations by former elected and appointed officials, business and labor leaders, and academics and advocates who represent both sides of the political spectrum.
BPC is committed to seeing its policy solutions enacted by lawmakers. Through BPC Action, its (c)(4) affiliate, BPC engages in advocacy and strategic outreach and education to bolster the legislative center and support efforts that bring Republicans and Democrats together on the difficult issues facing the country. While a healthy, civil debate among those with differing viewpoints is an essential component of our democracy, the current partisan tone in government is impeding progress. Through the Democracy Program and bridge-building events, political summits and timely policy discussions, BPC is fostering an ongoing conversation about how to overcome political divides and help make our government work better.
Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, the Financial Analyst will assist with the annual planning process; forecasting of program resource requirements; developing budgets to support funding requests and related expenditure reports; and reporting and analysis of financial results and related variances compared to budget.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in developing annual budget, including consolidation and analysis of programs and related resource requirements.
- Assist with analysis and budgeted allocation of indirect costs. Coordinate input of budget into budgeting software and general ledger
- Monitor and analyze program operational results with a focus on quantifying and forecasting surplus, deficits and any unfunded activities.
- Analyze program performance compared to monthly/annual and grant award budgets
- Assist program directors in forecasting program requirements, developing budgets for grant proposals and reporting to donors regarding use of funds
- Prepare monthly expenditure reports, review program costs and coordinate with the accounting department to ensure all costs are correctly charged to corresponding programs and grants.
- Quantify and analyze variances from budget, in coordination with program directors
- Provide financial and budgetary support to Director of Financial Planning & Analysis and program directors, including calculation of burn rates, proactive identification of funding gaps and potential variances from grant budgets
- Assist with regular budget re-forecasts to ensure consistency with program direction
- Assist accounting department as needed with monthly and year-end processes
- Serve as a resource for system report writing
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in Finance or Accounting required
- 2-3 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting and/or accounting
- Advanced skills in financial systems including report writing within Management Reporter; proficient in MS Excel and Power Point
- Ability to create and maintain graphs, charts and other data visualizations
- Keen analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills with ability to communicate and translate financial information to both finance and non-finance professionals
BPC offers a highly competitive salary and provides generous benefits. Individuals interested in this position should send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample in one document. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. BPC does not sponsor employment visas.
BPC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Work Schedule
The work/life balance of employees is a priority for the Bipartisan Policy Center. As a result, BPC is currently operating on a hybrid schedule. Employees at BPC are currently coming into the office three times a week. Exact time and schedules will be determined between an employee and their manager.
BPC offers comprehensive health insurance benefits with a choice of open access HMO, POS, or PPO plan. HMO and POS individual plans have a monthly premium cost share of 10%. Dependent and Family HMO and POS plans are offered with a monthly cost share equal to 20% of the difference between the plan premium and the individual HMO monthly premium. PPO plans are offered with a 20% premium cost-share for all plans.
Additional benefits include 403(b) matching contributions of up to 7% of salary in addition to a non-elective contribution of 2% of salary (both after 90 days of employment); 15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and 12 holidays per year; education benefits up to $5,250 per year after one year of employment; $2,000 for professional development expenses after six months of employment; Metro benefits of up to $130 per month; Company provided life insurance; and dental and vision insurance coverage with a Flexible Spending Plan.
We reasonably believe that the base salary range for this position is $68,000 – $80,000. At BPC, a wide range of factors are considered when making compensation decisions including and not limited to skill set, experience, training, education, knowledge, and other business and organizational needs.