Deputy Director, Budgeting and Planning

Senate; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 141,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senate is seeking a Deputy Director, Budgeting and Planning in Washington, DC. This executive role advises on budget formulation, appropriations, and fiscal policy, directing the Senate's operating budget and long-range financial planning while ensuring compliance with laws and Senate policies.

The position requires strategic leadership, independent judgment, and the ability to align resources with priorities. Remote work is eligible, and applications close on 2026-11-18.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior advisor to the Secretary of the Senate on budget formulation and management, appropriations, financial planning, and fiscal policy.
• Lead development and oversight of the Senate's operating budget and long-range financial planning.
• Develop financial policies and budget management systems to support Senate operations while ensuring compliance.

Job description

• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

The Secretary of the Senate's Senate Disbursing Office is seeking a Deputy Director, Budgeting and Planning. The complete vacancy announcement and application may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/YO0NL.

Key Responsibilities

This is an executive-level professional serving as the senior advisor to the Secretary of the Senate, Financial Clerk and Assistant Financial Clerk on matters involving Senate budget formulation and management, appropriations, financial planning, and fiscal policy.

The Deputy Director, Budgeting and Planning provides strategic leadership for the development, execution, and oversight of the Senate's operating budget and long-range financial planning activities, aligning financial resources with organizational priorities, legislative requirements, and sound fiscal management principles.

The position directs the development of budget strategies, advises executive leadership on emerging financial issues, oversees enterprise budget initiatives, and promotes effective stewardship of Senate appropriated funds.

The Deputy Director provides leadership in the development of financial policies, business processes, and budget management systems that support the Senate's evolving operational requirements while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Senate policies.

Work requires the exercise of considerable independent judgment in analyzing complex financial issues, evaluating policy and legislative impacts, establishing priorities, developing recommendations, and representing Senate financial leadership before internal and external stakeholders.

Work is performed within the framework of Title 2 of the United States Code, Treasury Financial Manual requirements, Secretary of the Senate policies and procedures, the United States Senate Handbook, the Senate Ethics Manual, and Senate Disbursing Office policies and operating procedures, and requires independent judgement in setting priorities in handling assignments.

Requirements & Education

See minimum qualifications above for education details and Licenses & Certifications.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Senate, Legislative Branch.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $141294 - $219002/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-18.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.