Senior Budget Analyst

U.S. Legislative Branch; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled professional to join their Office of the Chief Administrative Officer. This role involves providing essential operations support services and business solutions to a large community of House Members and staff. Candidates should possess strong communication and analytical skills, with a background in finance or business administration. The ideal applicant will have a passion for public service and the ability to navigate complex financial systems. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in finance or administration.
• Bachelor's degree with a focus on finance or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide operations support services to House Members and staff.
• Assist in writing budget narratives and justifications.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Budget narratives and justifications writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

PeopleSoft

OMB MAX

Hyperion

Job description

Job Description

The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides operations support services and business solutions to a community of 10,000 House Members, Officers, and staff.

Duties

Details about specific duties are not provided in this description.

Requirements

• USAJobs Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with proven experience in writing budget narratives and justifications.
• Proficiency in computer applications, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical skills, including trend analysis and financial forecasting.
• Ability to secure and maintain Federal Government security clearances as required by senior management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree is preferred.
• Experience with financial systems/software such as PeopleSoft, OMB MAX, and Hyperion is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of the Anti-Deficiency Act, Appropriations Law, and GAO's Red, Green, and Yellow books is a plus.

*Continued employment depends on satisfactory completion of a criminal history records check (or other security clearance) and a pre-employment drug test for applicable positions.