Strategic Deputy Director, Government Budget & Planning

US SENATE; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Senate seeks a Deputy Director, Budgeting and Planning to lead budget formulation, execution, and long-range financial planning for the Senate Disbursing Office. The role requires directing a team of professionals and communicating complex analyses to executive leadership and legislative stakeholders.

Preferred candidates will demonstrate a track record in governmental financial management, internal controls, and cross‑agency collaboration, with strong integrity and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, economics or related field.
• 8–10 years of progressively responsible experience in governmental budgeting, financial management, accounting, appropriations, or fiscal administration, including supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in governmental budgeting, appropriations, financial planning, accounting, fiscal management, and financial reporting.
• Experience directing complex budget formulation and execution within a large or complex organization.
• Ability to analyze complex financial and budgetary issues and support executive decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead professional staff and manage priorities to ensure accurate, timely financial plans and reports.
• Oversee budget formulation, execution, analysis, and long-range financial planning for a large organization.
• Communicate complex financial information clearly to executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Drive modernization of financial systems and processes, ensuring internal controls and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Congress, external partners, and internal teams to advance financial objectives.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, economics

Tools

Enterprise financial systems

Budget formulation applications

Business intelligence tools

Financial reporting technologies

Job description

The United States Senate seeks a Deputy Director, Budgeting and Planning to lead budget formulation, execution, and long-range financial planning for the Senate Disbursing Office. The role requires directing a team of professionals and communicating complex analyses to executive leadership and legislative stakeholders.

Preferred candidates will demonstrate a track record in governmental financial management, internal controls, and cross‑agency collaboration, with strong integrity and