NATURE OF WORK This position oversees the technical and administrative work of accounting, payroll, benefits, and related financial services and financial systems that support the financial operations of the U.S. Senate. Work includes planning, scheduling, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating effectiveness of the policy, procedures, and internal controls over all operations of the Senate Disbursing Office. Work is bound by Title 2 of the U.S. Code; generally accepted accounting principles; Secretary of the Senate policies and procedures; the U.S. Senate Handbook; the Senate Ethics Manual; and Senate Disbursing Office procedures, practices, and guidelines, but requires independent judgment in setting priorities in handling assignments. The complete vacancy announcement and application may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa.

Conditions of employment

• For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://saa.csodfed.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home?c=saa

Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to everyday risks and discomforts, and requires the use of normal safety precautions. Work requires frequent walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds, as well as regular use of typical office equipment, software programs, and methods of communication such as a computer, email, telephone, photocopier, and fax machine.

Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required for performance of duties. Work also requires physical presence in the office, except as otherwise required by the Office of the Secretary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Work requires a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field with 8 to 10 years of government financial management experience and at least six years of supervising experience; and the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Knowledge of federal budgeting, federal financial systems and practices, and government accounting.
Knowledge of federal employment laws, regulations and industry best practices.
Knowledge of Disbursing Office financial management systems, functions, policies, and practices.
Extensive Senate experience and institutional knowledge.
Knowledge of the federal and/or Senate appropriations process, including but not limited to committee funding structure, Senators’ Official Personnel and Office Expense Allowance (SOPOEA), and miscellaneous items.
Knowledge of budget execution, control over funds, and requirements from federal agencies that issue guidance for administering government funds.
Ability to handle confidential information with tact and diplomacy.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail.
Ability to analyze system performance, operation, effectiveness, and capability, and make sound and authoritative recommendations to management.
Ability to handle assigned projects from beginning to completion with minimal supervision.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to develop and implement policy and operational guidelines and procedures.
Ability to manage large, complex fiscal activities in a decentralized environment.
Ability to master the principles, theories, laws, regulations, and practices of federal financial management.
Ability to monitor the obligations and expenditures of Senate funds using the Senate’s automated accounting system to ensure that funds are disbursed in a timely manner and in accordance with appropriation law guidelines.
Ability to analyze proposed legislation for operational and budget implications and to prepare cost estimates to recommend funding levels.
Experience supervising staff and preparing performance evaluations and improvement plans. Ability to recognize and solve personnel issues and conflicts.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship.
Ability to obtain and hold a Top Secret security clearance.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Qualified candidates may be selected for an interview.