Senior Budget Analyst

Summary

The CAO's Office of Finance provides financial management services to Leadership, Members, Committees, Officers and offices of the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Job Summary:

The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

provides operations support services and business solutions to the community of

10,000 House Members, Officers and staff. The CAO organization comprises more

than 800 technical and administrative staff working in a variety of areas,

including information technology, finance, budget management, human resources,

payroll, child care, food and vending, procurement, logistics and

administrative counsel.

The CAO's Office of Finance provides financial

management services to Leadership, Members, Committees, Officers and offices of

the U.S. House of Representatives. The Budget, Planning and Analysis

directorate, within the Office of Finance is responsible for planning,

formulating and implementing the budget and providing budget guidance to the

House, while placing strong emphasis on analysis, customer service, and optimal

resource management to aid Leadership decision making.

We are seeking an experienced Budget Analyst to join

our team that is dedicated to providing the support and deliverables associated

with budget formulation and execution for the House of Representatives.

Applicant will be someone who can lead processes, takes initiative, enjoys

finding solutions when presented with challenges, is self-motivated, fosters

strong working relationships with key stakeholders, is very detail-oriented,

and takes pride in their work. Individual must work well under pressure in a

professional environment, while collaborating with others.

The incumbent is responsible for assisting in the

management of the annual budget for the House, in compliance with all existing

laws and policies. Major duties include but are not limited to planning,

formulation and execution of the House budget; financial reporting and

analysis; financial policy and accountability; customer service and outreach;

and other duties as assigned.

The position does not have day-to-day supervisory/managerial

responsibilities.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead budget
  formulation activities, providing assistance to customers, support to
  management/stakeholders, and guidance to budget analysts.
• Lead budget
  execution activities, including the development of projections and spending
  plans, to identify funding surplus or shortage.
• Periodically
  provide reports and briefings to stakeholders, interpreting and translating
  complex financial analysis and clearly articulating assumptions and
  recommendations.
• Compile
  and/or assist with the compilation of standard detailed budget tables and
  narratives for inclusion in the annual House Budget Justification.
• Provide
  prompt and effective consultative solutions to complex financial inquiries from
  Congress, leadership, stakeholders and others, as appropriate.
• Plan,
  formulate, and justify fiscal year budget estimates for submission to the
  Subcommittee on Legislative Branch Appropriations and the Office of Management
  and Budget, for inclusion in the President's annual budget request.
• Analyze and
  provide authoritative guidance on the interpretation and application of
  relevant laws, rules, and regulations to determine the impact on financial
  practices and program operations, and to recommend and implement changes to
  policies and procedures as needed.
• Perform
  transactions in the financial system, ensuring accurate and timely financial
  data is recorded and reconciled, in accordance with established legislation,
  precedents, and fiscal policies of the House.
• Respond to
  audit inquiries, implement audit recommendations, and ensure compliance with
  audit findings in a timely manner.
• Coordinate
  with representatives of the CAO and the Department of Treasury on matters
  relating to appropriations and surplus warrants.
• Enter data
  into and retrieve data from financial systems/software, OMB Max and the
  Treasury CARS system. Review data to ensure accuracy, troubleshoot as needed,
  and serve as subject matter expert.
• Performs
  other official duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience
• Bachelors degree, with concentration in Finance,
  Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and proven
  experience in writing budget narratives and justifications.
• Intermediate or better knowledge of computer
  applications, specifically Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical skills, including knowledge and
  application of trend analysis and financial forecasting.

Preferred:

• Masters
  degree, preferred.
• Advanced
  understanding/experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Enterprise
  Performance Management (EPM) financial systems/software, such as PeopleSoft,
  OMB MAX, OneStream, and/or Hyperion, strongly preferred.
• Working
  knowledge of the Anti-Deficiency Act, Appropriations Law, and GAO's Red, Green
  and Yellow books, is a plus.

**Continued employment is contingent upon

satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable

security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position

only).

Additional information

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.

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