SummaryThe 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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Conditions of employment- USAJobs Conditions of Employment
QualificationsQualifications: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 informationCandidates 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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