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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, childcare, 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 division, 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 a talented and energetic budget analyst to join and support our team that is dedicated to planning, formulating, and executing the deliverables associated with the House budget.  The ideal candidate will be someone who 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. Must be able to maintain confidentiality, work independently and collaborate well as part of a team.

This position does not have day-to-day supervisory/managerial responsibilities.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

·       Assists in budget formulation and execution activities for the House, in compliance with all existing laws and policies.

·       Provides expert analysis, advice, and assistance to assigned House accounts in the planning, formulation, and execution of their budgets.

·       Manages execution activities, including development of projections and spending plans. Conducts research and analyses to recommend appropriate spending levels, monitors execution against the plan, and regularly meets with stakeholders, providing them with budget information to inform spending decisions.

·       Manages appropriated funds and provides recommendations and analyses for supplemental funding requirements resulting in reprogramming or transfer of funds. Transfers funds needed to cover increases in obligations or expenditures within established limits. Prepares approval correspondence and supporting documentation for reprogramming or transfers. Enters budget journals in the financial system of record.

·       Performs trend and variance analyses and identifies material changes in funding outlook due to changes in operations and/or business practices, ensuring adequate funds for program coverage. 

·       Develops and implements budget mechanisms (e.g., budget exhibits, business case analyses, economic analyses, analytical models, and forecasting tools), as appropriate.

·       Prepares and presents financial information and/or briefings to stakeholders as needed; interprets and translates complex analyses and clearly articulates assumptions and recommendations

·       Prepares and/or assists in the preparation of various forms, reports, and schedules for official Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch Appropriations documents and submissions.

·       Provides consistent customer service in a consultative and solutions-based environment, through proactive outreach and issue resolution.

·       Communicates effectively both orally and in writing with a variety of people both internal and external to the organization.

·       Trains customers on budget software used for formulation and execution activities.

·       Manages and coordinates routine office administration duties.

·       Performs other official duties and special projects as assigned.

Conditions of employment

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Qualifications

Qualifications:

Experience and/or Education Requirements:

·       Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with concentration in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration or Related Field.

·       A minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounting, finance, and/or the Federal budget, preferred.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability (KSA) and Competency Requirements:

·       Knowledge of budget planning, formulation, and execution; ability to apply this knowledge to manage budget accounts.

·       Knowledge of computer applications, specifically Microsoft Excel and other software programs.

·       Working knowledge of financial systems/software, such as PeopleSoft, OMB MAX, and/or Hyperion.

·       Strong analytical skills, including knowledge and application of trend analysis and financial forecasting.

·       Ability to enter, interpret, and present data, ensuring data integrity.

·       Accuracy and attention to detail.

·       Ability to work independently.

·       Ability to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines.

·       Ability to maintain confidentiality and work as part of a team.

·       Knowledge of relevant laws, rules, and regulations, including appropriations law.

·       Ability to conduct research and apply troubleshooting skills.

·       All employees within CAO are expected to demonstrate the following general competencies: Accountability, Adaptability, Collaboration, Communication, Customer Orientation, Priority Management, and Problem Resolution.

*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).

How you will be evaluated

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

You will be evaluated using a structured interview process.