The Postal Regulatory Commission has an exciting employment opportunity for a highly motivated person with empirical skills and interest as a Data Analyst (Financial).
Summary
The Postal Regulatory Commission has an exciting employment opportunity for a highly motivated person with empirical skills and interest as a Data Analyst (Financial).
As a Data Analyst (Financial) at the PRC-3 pay band, you will:
Serve as the administrator for the internal financial management system, ensuring functionality, security, and continuous improvement.
Update, enhance, and maintain existing Microsoft Power Apps used to support financial operations.
Develop and maintain ETL pipelines that consolidate data from varied sources into reliable, well-structured datasets used throughout the agency.
Develop, update, and maintain customized dashboards in Microsoft Power BI or similar tools to help Commission offices monitor budget execution and financial performance.
Provide data analysis and visualization support to the Deputy Director.
Analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial performance, optimize forecasting models, and enhance reporting accuracy.
Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting and forecasting for the agency.
Identify trends and provide insights to drive business strategy.
Prepare reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders under the director of the Deputy Director.
Collaborate with teams to streamline data collection and reporting processes.
Ensure data integrity and compliance with industry standards.
Monitor key performance indicators and provide data driven recommendations.
Ensure financial data is auditable and accessible.
Collaborate with the Deputy Director and the Commission Chief Information Officer to establish and maintain financial data in a secure environment.
As a Data Analyst (Financial) at the PRC-4 pay band, you will:
Serve as the administrator for the internal financial management system, ensuring functionality, security, and continuous improvement.
Update, enhance, and maintain existing Microsoft Power Apps used to support financial operations.
Develop and maintain ETL pipelines that consolidate data from varied sources into reliable, well-structured datasets used throughout the agency.
Develop, update, and maintain customized dashboards in Microsoft Power BI or similar tools to help Commission offices monitor budget execution and financial performance.
Provide data analysis and visualization support to the Deputy Director.
Analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial performance, optimize forecasting models, and enhance reporting accuracy.
Develop and maintain financial models to support budgeting and forecasting for the agency.
Identify trends and provide insights to drive business strategy.
Prepare reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders under the director of the Deputy Director.
Collaborate with teams to streamline data collection and reporting processes.
Ensure data integrity and compliance with industry standards.
Monitor key performance indicators and provide data driven recommendations.
Ensure financial data is auditable and accessible.
Collaborate with the Deputy Director and the Commission Chief Information Officer to establish and maintain financial data in a secure environment.
You will be required to serve a probationary period of 1 year.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Citizenship Requirement: You must be a U.S. citizen or national to be eligible for this position.
All new hires must complete the I-9 form, this information will be processed through e-Verify to determine employment eligibility. If a discrepancy arises, you must take affirmative steps to resolve the matter.
You must successfully pass a background investigation. Failing to pass the background check may be grounds for removal or legal action. If hired, you may be subject to additional investigations at a later time.
Direct Deposit: You will be required to have all federal salary payments electronically deposited into a bank account with a financial institution of your choice.
Selective Service Registration: All applicants born male, on (or after) 12/31/1959, must be registered with the Selective Service System OR have an approved exemption. Visit www.SSS.gov for more info.
Qualifications
PRC-3 Pay Band
Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, statistics, data analytics or related field.
5 years of experience in financial analysis or data analytics or a closely related discipline.
Experience in financial modeling and data visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
Experience with SQL and data querying is preferred.
Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Power BI, Power Automate, SharePoint, Qlik, and similar platforms, with a solid understanding of financial data structures, workflows, and governance.
PRC-4 Pay Band
Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, statistics, data analytics or related field.
10 years of experience in financial analysis or data analytics.
Strong proficiency in financial modeling and data visualization tools (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
Experience with SQL and data querying.
Demonstrated strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. Advanced experience administering and optimizing enterprise platforms such as Microsoft 365, Power BI, Power Automate, SharePoint, Qlik, and comparable technologies, with deep expertise in financial data structures, workflow design, and governance to support complex organizational needs.
To be eligible for consideration, your application materials must demonstrate that you have experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of the position described above. Typically, experience will be related to data analytic work at a level similar to this position and may encompass paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, statistics, or related field.
Additional information
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
If you need reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the Commission's HR office at HR@prc.gov or Sherri Proctor at 202-789-6869. If you have a hearing impairment, you may call the Federal Information Relay Service at 1-800- 877-8339 for assistance in contacting the person named above.
EEO POLICY STATEMENT
The U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
VETERAN INFORMATION
If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or the Department of Veterans Affairs showing dates of service and type of discharge. Ten-point preference eligibles must also submit an application for 10-point Veteran Preference, SF-15, along with the required documentation listed on the back of the SF-15 form. For more information on veterans' preference view Feds Hire Vets.
LEGAL AND REGULATORY GUIDANCE Social Security Number-Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you. Failure to provide your Social Security Number when requested will result in your application not being processed.
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a federal employee. The Commission may offer Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
ETHICS REQUIREMENTS
The Commission is committed to government ethics. As a Commission employee, you will be subject to the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch and the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Commission employees are also subject to Commission-specific ethics rules (39 C.F.R. subpart A of part 3001 and supplemental standards of ethical conduct [5 C.F.R. part 5601]). The supplemental standards prohibit Commission employees, as well as their spouses and dependent children, from owning any securities issued by entities that are identified on the Commission's annually published prohibited securities list. As an employee of the Commission, you must complete initial ethics training within three months of your appointment and, depending on your position, complete required financial disclosure forms within 30 days of your appointment.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated by a screening panel based on evidence of your ability to successfully perform the duties of the position according to the qualifications outlined in this announcement. The panel will forward the appropriate candidates to the Director of the Office of Budget and Finance for further consideration and possible interview.
In order for your application to be considered complete, the following documents must be submitted:
Cover Letter (no more than two pages)
Resume: Your resume should not exceed 2 pages and must demonstrate the specialized experience related to the position for which you are applying. If your resume goes beyond two pages, we will only consider the first two pages for the required experience as outlined in the specialized experience. It is recommended to make your resume searchable in your USAJOBS.gov profile. For each position listed on your resume, youmust specify the following information:
Start and end dates (month/year)
Description of duties
If the position was Federal, you must include the grade and step for each
education
Current and former Federal employees:
Submit a copy of your most recent non-award SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action" to indicate your current federal status. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate that you possess the years of experience required for this vacancy. You must provide additional SF-50s that clearly demonstrate that you meet the years of experience required for this vacancy.
The SF-50 must show your tenure, grade and step, and type of position occupied. [i.e., Excepted or Competitive] Performance award, Realignment, and Detail SF-50's will not be accepted as proof of grade or tenure.
Veterans: If claiming Veteran's Preference, you must submit a Member-4 copy of your DD-214
Disabled Veterans Disabled Veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must submit:
SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference
Member-4 DD-214
disability rating letter (if applicable)
If you are currently on active duty to be released within 120 days, you may submit an armed forces certification in lieu of a Member-4 DD-214
Failure to provide this documentation will result in your application not receiving 10-point preference.
Military spouse of an Active-Duty Military Member:
Marriage license
A copy of your spouse's active military orders
Military Spouse of Separated Veteran:
A copy of your marriage license
A copy of the Member-4 DD-214
A copy of your spouse's 100% service-connected disability letter OR document of death during active duty
You are not eligible for Military Spousal benefits if you were not married to the veteran at the time of death or have since remarried. Failure to provide required documentation will result in your application not receiving preference.
Schedule A, Persons with Disabilities:
Submit a copy of your Schedule A letter from a physician, local, state or federal rehabilitation office citing your eligibility under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u).
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Applicants must apply through the online application system USAJOBS.gov. Follow the prompts to register, answer the application questionnaire and assessment, and submit all required documents.
If you already have a USAJOBS account, click "Apply Online" and follow the prompts to attach any additional documents that may be required.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via email, mail, or fax.All applications must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date.
This vacancy announcement will be open from March 4, 2026, through March 18, 2026, or until 125 applications have been received, whichever occurs first. Complete application packages must be submitted at the time that you apply to receive consideration. Additional documents will not be accepted after the vacancy closes.
Postal Regulatory Commission
901 New York Ave., NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20268
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive the application package (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. Please ensure that your application includes all required documents as we will not process applications missing a cover letter, etc. After the review is complete, the best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Applicants will be notified of their status by email, referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants will receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
In order for your application to be considered complete, the following documents must be submitted:
Cover Letter (no more than two pages)
Resume: Your resume should not exceed 2 pages and must demonstrate the specialized experience related to the position for which you are applying. If your resume goes beyond two pages, we will only consider the first two pages for the required experience as outlined in the specialized experience. It is recommended to make your resume searchable in your USAJOBS.gov profile. For each position listed on your resume, youmust specify the following information:
Start and end dates (month/year)
Description of duties
If the position was Federal, you must include the grade and step for each
education
Current and former Federal employees:
Submit a copy of your most recent non-award SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action" to indicate your current federal status. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate that you possess the years of experience required for this vacancy. You must provide additional SF-50s that clearly demonstrate that you meet the years of experience required for this vacancy.
The SF-50 must show your tenure, grade and step, and type of position occupied. [i.e., Excepted or Competitive] Performance award, Realignment, and Detail SF-50's will not be accepted as proof of grade or tenure.
Veterans: If claiming Veteran's Preference, you must submit a Member-4 copy of your DD-214
Disabled Veterans Disabled Veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must submit:
SF-15 Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference
Member-4 DD-214
disability rating letter (if applicable)
If you are currently on active duty to be released within 120 days, you may submit an armed forces certification in lieu of a Member-4 DD-214
Failure to provide this documentation will result in your application not receiving 10-point preference.
Military spouse of an Active-Duty Military Member:
Marriage license
A copy of your spouse's active military orders
Military Spouse of Separated Veteran:
A copy of your marriage license
A copy of the Member-4 DD-214
A copy of your spouse's 100% service-connected disability letter OR document of death during active duty
You are not eligible for Military Spousal benefits if you were not married to the veteran at the time of death or have since remarried. Failure to provide required documentation will result in your application not receiving preference.
Schedule A, Persons with Disabilities:
Submit a copy of your Schedule A letter from a physician, local, state or federal rehabilitation office citing your eligibility under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u).
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Applicants must apply through the online application system USAJOBS.gov. Follow the prompts to register, answer the application questionnaire and assessment, and submit all required documents.
If you already have a USAJOBS account, click "Apply Online" and follow the prompts to attach any additional documents that may be required.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via email, mail, or fax.All applications must be received by 11:59 pm on the closing date.
This vacancy announcement will be open from March 4, 2026, through March 18, 2026, or until 125 applications have been received, whichever occurs first. Complete application packages must be submitted at the time that you apply to receive consideration. Additional documents will not be accepted after the vacancy closes.
Postal Regulatory Commission
901 New York Ave., NW
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20268
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive the application package (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. Please ensure that your application includes all required documents as we will not process applications missing a cover letter, etc. After the review is complete, the best qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Applicants will be notified of their status by email, referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants will receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
