Federal Budget & Appropriations Specialist

Kmrg, Llc; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 103.000 - 131.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

KMRG, LLC is seeking a Federal Budget & Appropriations Specialist to support the U.S. Government Publishing Office. The role provides senior-level guidance on budgeting, appropriations, accounting, and financial planning.

Part-time, ~24 hours/week, mainly remote with possible Washington, DC metro attendance. Requirements include a Master’s in a business-related field, CPA license, CGFM, and 15+ years federal budgeting experience (10+ in Legislative Branch).

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in business, management, or law is required.
• CPA license and CGFM certification are required or highly preferred.
• Extensive federal budgeting/appropriations experience (15+ yrs).
• Deep knowledge of GAO/OMB guidance and circulars.
• Strong analytical and reporting abilities with advanced MS Office skills.

Aufgaben

• Review budgets, forecast outcomes, and develop financial options.
• Support budget requests, appropriations language, and justifications.
• Analyze cost estimates, rates, and managerial cost accounting.
• Evaluate capital expenditure needs and major investments.
• Advise on Revolving Fund reimbursements and Title 44 requirements.
• Assess internal controls, identify risks, and recommend actions.
• Prepare audit responses and Congressional inquiries.
• Develop policies and supporting budget guidance.
• Provide OMB budget analyses and sequestration information.
• Support strategic investment planning and performance measures.
• Evaluate financial processes and propose improvements.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and project updates.
• Collaborate across GPO teams and provide training as needed.

Kenntnisse

Budgeting

Financial analysis

GAO Green/Yellow/Red Book knowledge

Advanced reporting

Regulatory compliance

Ausbildung

Master's degree in business/management/legal field

CPA license

CGFM certificate

15+ years federal budgeting experience

5+ years federal financial management expertise

Experience with OMB/A-11/A-136 guidance

MS Office, Visio, Adobe PDF, GBIS/Oracle

Tools

GBIS/Oracle

Microsoft Office

Visio

Adobe PDF

Jobbeschreibung

Title: Federal Budget & Appropriations Specialist

Location: Primarily remote (U.S.); Washington, DC metro preferred

Schedule: Part-time, approx. 24 hours/week; weekdays, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ET availability

Pay: $75.00-$95.00/hour

ROLE

KMRG, LLC (KMRG) is a federal services company that hires talented professionals to support Government agencies and the communities they serve. We are hiring a Federal Budget & Appropriations Specialist to support the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) and its Chief Financial Officer. In this role, you will provide senior-level guidance on federal budgeting, appropriations, accounting policies, financial controls, cost analysis, and strategic financial planning.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review operating budgets, assess financial trends, develop options, and forecast budget outcomes
• Support annual budget requests, appropriations language, and Congressional budget justifications
• Analyze cost estimates, reimbursement rates, and managerial cost accounting information
• Evaluate five-year capital expenditure needs and major purchase and investment plans
• Advise on Revolving Fund reimbursements and applicable Title 44 requirements
• Review internal controls, identify financial risks, and recommend corrective actions
• Prepare responses to audit findings and Congressional or oversight inquiries
• Develop financial and accounting policies, procedures, and supporting guidance
• Prepare OMB-related budget analyses, reports, and sequestration information
• Support strategic investment planning, performance measures, and productivity improvements
• Evaluate financial management processes and systems and propose business improvements
• Prepare clear reports, presentations, recommendations, and recurring project updates
• Collaborate across GPO teams and provide knowledge transfer or training as needed

REQUIRED BACKGROUND

• Master's degree in a business-related, management, or legal field
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) professional certificate
• 15+ years of federal budgeting and appropriations experience, including at least 10 years within the Legislative Branch
• At least five recent years of specialized expertise in federal financial management and regulatory requirements
• Expertise in GAO Green Book, Yellow Book, and Red Book guidance; OMB Circulars A-11 and A-136
• Experience with federal planning, budgeting, reporting, managerial cost accounting, and financial controls
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Visio, Adobe PDF, and GBIS/Oracle; strong analytical and reporting abilities

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Professional teaching or instructional experience
• Expert knowledge of Internal Control Assessment Worksheet (SOP-09-0004)

SECURITY / ACCESS

• Current favorable Public Trust determination required before award (other federal agency determinations accepted; pending investigations do not qualify)
• U.S. citizenship or Green Card status and GPO suitability/badging requirements apply

LOCATION

• Primarily remote within the United States; Washington, DC metro preferred
• Periodic attendance at GPO headquarters (732 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC) may be required, potentially weekly
• Onsite attendance and meetings occur as directed by GPO

KMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.