Senior Program & Financial Specialist (2 Year Term position)

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. Posting Period: September 01, 2026 - Until Filled Employee Type: NEASO NEA Staff Organization, OO117 Campaigns & Elections Department (C&E) Position Type: Term (Fixed Term) Salary Range: $83,141.00 - $127,427.00 Rank: NEASO Rank 6 Position Details:

Emphasis: The position supports the NEA’s strategic objective to focus the energy and resources of its 3 million members toward the promotion of public education by providing specialized program and financial expertise to the Center for Advocacy and Political Action.

Summary: This position involves providing specialized program and financial expertise to the Center for Advocacy and Political Action. The incumbent has the lead role and responsibility for preparing, planning, administering, and implementing Center budgetary processes. The essential functions include preparing, planning, and coordinating strategic program activities; performing cost analyses, and examining the department’s program and financial transactions based on NEA’s accounting and internal auditing guidelines. The incumbent is responsible for determining program expenditures; disbursal of budgeted funds; reconciling fiscal records; and analyzing the department’s current and historical financial operations and spending trends. The incumbent conducts account analyses, generates recurring financial spreadsheets or graphs, and makes budgetary recommendations and decisions which impact directly on departmental projects or long-term operations. The work also involves using a personal computer and financial management software to develop, create, and maintain specialized databases regarding program purchases, vouchers, contracts, or other departmental expenses. The incumbent also acts as liaison to Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Business and Financial Services, and Procurement staff to resolve fiscal issues and facilitate management of the budget and administration of external contracts. The position may require occasional travel to carry out the various responsibilities. Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Business Finance, or equivalent.

Four years of progressively professional expertise in planning and implementing program budgets and assisting in strategic financial/business operations, including resolving multi-faceted fiscal issues, tracking current and historical financial operations, reviewing spending trends of a program, administering contracts and consultant agreements, and analyzing fiscal activities. Experience with applicable federal and state regulatory statutes (Federal Elections Commission, Internal Revenue Services, state and local tax laws) as they relate to assignments. Other Requirements: Significant experience using NEA’s financial management system, such as PeopleSoft, Excel, or similar systems needed to create complex databases or to forecast program expenditures. Advanced skills in using applications for developing presentations, creating complex graphs, or developing specialized financial reports. Candidates are encouraged to provide work samples (e.g. spreadsheets, database, or presentation materials) at interview. Must be able to work extended hours on evenings and weekend during seasonal requirements such as fiscal year end, budget planning, and 4-month projections. Selection Criteria: Tier 1 (Essential): Proven current experience providing specialized financial and program support, including demonstrated experience monitoring budgetary data and evaluating program expenditures. Demonstrated financial accountability for implementing program budgets; generating complex financial reports, and resolving budgetary issues. Demonstrated experience with advanced word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation