This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief Operating Officer, Superintendent, House Office Buildings (HOB), and serves as a principle financial advisor on the effectiveness of budget/financial operations and programs. Administers the components of the budget that support the operational and construction activities within HOB. Analyzes current and proposed operations and processes of the organization. Advises senior managers on financial matters.
You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM qualification standards Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Candidates for this GS-13 position must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: (1) Serving as an agency’s principle advisor on budgetary matters and interpretation of policies, regulations, and laws related to the federal budget process; (2) Utilizing principles, policies, regulations and procedures of budget/financial transactions to evaluate financial data and prepare a variety of reports; (3) Communicating in writing to reflect financial management and budgeting findings and recommendations to top management officials; (4) Conducting reviews and/or audits of financial programs to ensure expenditure of funds in accordance with regulatory or legal requirements; and (5) Creating charts, graphs and reports using financial analytics tools.
Tour of Duty: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. (Hours may be flexible within core business hours or may change due to operational need). This position is emergency essential - Depending on the type of emergency the employee may be required to report to work during emergency situations. Major Duties: Budget Formulation and Execution Serves as principal advisor to the Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, Director and Assistant Superintendents on budget matters for the HOB. Tasks include obtaining information from managers to formulate the budget, preparing the budget for presentation for review and coordinating with the AOC Budget Division on budget execution, including out year projections, spend plan development, quarterly execution reviews and fiscal year end close out. Incumbent analyzes appropriation legislation for impact on HOB operating programs. Coordinates with program managers to determine that new funds are adequate to meet the needs for legislation passed and to advise them on the allocation of funds in light of any changes in requirements. During budget formulation, obtains and validates input from program managers. Compiles supporting budget presentation information and materials. Plans and coordinates the presentation of annual and long-range budgets. Works closely with program managers to ensure coordination of the major budget phases during the current year’s budget execution, the following year’s presentation and enactment phases and the formulation phase for the next two years. Serves as the HOB expert on budget guidelines. Coordinates with counterparts in other jurisdictions on the development of interpretative guidance for use by managers. Provides guidance and direction to other analysts for use in measuring operating program performance and effectiveness. Ensures review of a variety of historical data and comparison to current spending information and trends for a consolidated estimate covering the complex and diverse programs administered at the facility. Utilizes the budget system as an evaluation tool in measuring program performance and effectiveness. Distributes cost ceilings to program managers. Coordinates with officials who maintain accounting records to prevent over-obligation. Reviews expenditure reports to identify trends which may result in surplus or fund shortages. Works with senior managers to respond to questions from the AOC Budget Division regarding ongoing budget and financial management operations. Assists managers with development of proposed appropriations language supporting new and/or revised program and budgetary requirements. Financial Resources Analysis and Reporting Prepares regular and specialized financial reports using a wide variety of sources for substantive agency programs. Analyzes financial data to identify problem areas and develops plans to resolve problems and implement policies. Serves as an expert, analyzing and resolving complex issues related to the financial program aspects of a significant organizational segment of an agency. Prepares detailed analyses and estimates of annual funding needs for one or more future budget years. Provides management officials with procedural and regulatory guidance concerning availability of or limitations on the use of funds. Provides advice and recommendations on all aspects of the financial budget process to program officials and senior managers and in resolving issues. Financial Advisory Services Provides subject matter expertise to HOB managers regarding ongoing budget and financial management operations. Develops and updates HOB division budget trackers. Fosters transparent communication in general advisory services and monthly budget meetings. Provides expert guidance to managers with the development of proposed appropriations language supporting new and/or revised program and budgetary requirements. Identifies, analyzes, evaluates, troubleshoots and resolves financial management/reporting and internal control problems and addresses and resolves deficiencies as deemed necessary. Provides management officials with procedural and regulatory guidance concerning availability of or limitations on the use of funds. Provides advice and recommendations on all aspects of the financial budget process to program officials in resolving program funding issues. The incumbent is responsible for utilizing a thorough knowledge of and compliance with applicable AOC and OSHA safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner and to initiate or take corrective action on unsafe conditions in managed areas. Provides or receives training, either on the job or through classroom training, to ensure that required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is utilized. Performs other related duties as assigned.