EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN BUDGETING AND RELATED FIELDS

Director, Office of Financial Management, CP-0501-14
U.S. Capitol Police

This position is the Director of the Office of Financial Management (OFM), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), United States Capitol Police. The incumbent reports directly to the Chief Administrative Officer and is responsible for planning, administering and coordinating a comprehensive financial management program for the US Capitol Police (USCP). The work of the Office of Financial Management includes all financial management activities relating to the programs and operations of the USCP. These functions include budget and planning, procurement and purchasing, accounts payable and accounting.

The incumbent is responsible for overall management of day-to-day financial management operations and for long-range strategic planning of programs to ensure USCP’s readiness for normal and emergency operations. The work of the incumbent is accomplished through subordinate units that have specific program responsibility for assigned organizational functions and coordinates work and plans with other offices, such as the Office of Human Resources, Security Services Bureau, Office of Information Systems, Uniformed Services Bureau, Training Services Bureau, Protective Services Bureau and Office of Facilities and Logistics, to maintain appropriate resource levels.

Selectee for this position must pass a background investigation and be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Appointment to this position is contingent upon funding availability.

U S Capitol Police positions at grade CP-14 and above are equivalent to Executive Branch Senior Executive Service (SES) positions.

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Fiscal Officer II Administrative Services Division
Fire Department
City of Alexandria, VA

The Fiscal Officer II directs the formulation of the annual operating budget ($35 million in FY 2011 and 277 positions) and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget requests ($50 million for FY 2011-2020), including development of justification materials to the City Manager, Mayor and Council. Upon enactment of the budget, the Fiscal Officer shall direct execution of available funds. Included within budget execution functions are the responsibility for the issuance of invoices for the provision of services by the Department; the payment of invoices for goods and services received; and issuance of purchase orders, statements of work, and requisitions. The Fiscal Officer also manages the Department’s ambulance billing program with collections in excess of $2 million annually and oversees the application for, and management of, Federal and Commonwealth of Virginia grants. (The Department has 25 active Federal and Commonwealth grants with values in excess of $2 million.) The Fiscal Officer provides advice and counsel to Department leadership on all fiscal matters. Lastly, the Fiscal Officer supervises and leads the Fiscal Team staff including a Fiscal Officer I and one or more Administrative Support Technicians.

The salary for this position ranges from $51,499.19 to $87,174.38 annually. The Fiscal Officer II reports to the Chief, Administrative Services Division.

For additional information and to apply, please visit our website, at www.alexandriava.gov/jobs.

Deputy Director, Budget Division
National Science Foundation

The National Science Foundation is looking for a Deputy Division Director, Budget Division. This is an SES position, with a salary range of $155,500 - $172,373/year. The position is located at the agency's Arlington, VA, headquarters.

The Deputy Division Director ...

• serves as a member of the BFA executive team and participates with the Division Director in providing leadership and direction to the Division that supports the Foundation's formulation, presentation, program and management analysis and execution of the agency's budget.
• supports NSF's planning activities and translates plans into resource requests.
• develops and maintains budget/management procedures and databases, and monitors systems for providing budget control on behalf of the NSF Director.
• coordinates NSF-wide activities on performance improvement, monitoring, and reporting.
• participates fully with the Division Director in the management of the division, and serves as Acting Division Director in the absence of the incumbent.

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Director, Program Budgets
Department of Veterans Affairs
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Management

The Director, Program Budgets, is the principal advisor to the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS)/Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) for Budget and other key officials within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on matters pertaining to the budget formulation, presentation, execution, and related budgetary and program analysis for medical, information technology, and benefits programs. The incumbent has overall responsibility for leadership of the Administration's/program budgets with a total budget of approximately $114 billion. In carrying out the duties of the position, the Director, Program Budgets, actively collaborates with executive level leadership within the Department to ensure that the work of the organization is strategically linked to the direction of the business of the Department and that VA is regarded in the Federal community both as a leader in performance and accountability and financial management. The incumbent accomplishes directing the organization of twelve through two direct reports, the Director, Medical and Information Technology programs and the Director, Benefits Programs.

This is a pay band 3 position and the salary range is $119,554.00 - $165,300.00.

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Director, Budget Review and Management Programs
Department of Veterans Affairs
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Management

The Director, Budget Review and Management Programs, is the principal advisor to the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS)/Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) for Budget and other key officials within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on matters pertaining to the budget formulation, presentation, execution, and related budgetary and program analysis for VA's staff office programs, Office of Inspector General, and Supply Fund functions. The incumbent has overall responsibility for Department-wide budget policy, scorekeeping, and reporting for VA's total budget of approximately $114 billion. In carrying out the duties of the position, the Director, Budget Review and Management Programs, actively collaborates with executive level leadership within the Department to ensure that the work of the organization is strategically linked to the direction of the business of the Department and that VA is regarded in the Federal community both as a leader in performance and accountability and financial management. The incumbent accomplishes directing the organization of eleven through two direct reports, the Director, Budget Review and Coordination and the Director, Management Programs.

This is a pay band 3 position and the salary range is $119,554.00 - $165,300.00.

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Public Budgeting Faculty Position (Open Rank)
The Ohio State University
John Glenn School of Public Affairs
Columbus, OH

The John Glenn School of Public Affairs is engaged in a search for a public budgeting faculty. The position begins in the fall of 2011 and may be filled from among candidates representing a variety of disciplines or from cross-disciplinary programs. A strong research program and strength in teaching are essential. Applicants must have completed, or be nearing completion of all Ph.D. degree requirements.

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Program Analyst
Department of Labor
Office of the Solicitor

DoL's Office of the Solicitor [Financial Management Office] is looking for a GS-0343-13/13 Program Analyst to work in the Washington, DC, area. The salary range is $89,033 - $115,742/year. This is a full-time position, with a term not to exceed 13 months, may be extended an adduitional 3 years.

• Review, evaluate and advise on the effectiveness of SOL-wide program operations;
• Identify, define and advise on program needs;
• Direct fund control program and policies for the National Office and Regional Offices;
• Serve as action officer and exercise responsibility for agency implementation of national initiative programs;
• Provide a wide variety of materials for the Solicitor and the Director of MALS to use in hearings before the Department's Management Review Committee, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Congress on program related issues.

Program analyst
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

BLM's Budget Office, is looking for someone with expert knowledge of a variety of different types of appropriation accounts, knowledge of the OMB and Congressional procedures concerning budget development and reprogrammings, and knowledge of the natural resource programs of the Department of the Interior. Click here for the complete job announcement. For more information, you may contact Karen Mouritsen, BLM Budget Office, at 202-912-7060. The job closes on July 30, 2010.

Budget Officer
Government Accountability Office
Washington, D.C.

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) supports the U.S. Congress in its oversight responsibilities by conducting original research and analysis to assess how well federally-funded programs are operating and assist with the development of legislation and appropriation reviews.

This position is located in the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The incumbent serves as the Budget Director and directs a staff responsible for managing the agency's budget program including: 1) formulating and interpreting budget and program policy; 2) overall formulation, preparation, justification, presentation, and execution of the agency's budget; and 3) providing advice, guidance, assistance and direction to managers on budgetary matters.

Click here for a complete description of the position, including instructions on how to apply. This position is equal to a GS-15. The announcement closes 07/30/10.

Senior Budget and Program Analyst, NY-4 (GS-14 equivalent)
Office of Budget Formulation and Performance
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Corporation for National and Communtiy Service

CNCS is looking for a senior budget and program analyst to seerve in its Washington, DC, office. The salary range is $105,210 - $130,000/year.

Duties include, but are not limited to: reviewing budget requests of assigned offices/programs; analyzing and interpreting OMB directives, circulars and other technical and instructional information; preparing briefing materials for the Corporation’s Board of Directors, for OMB and Congressional budget briefings; and providing expert guidance to offices and bureaus regarding all requirements throughout the full cycle of budget planning and presentation

Supervisory Budget Analyst
Department of Housing and Urban Development
(supervisory budget analyst, GS-0560-15)

HUD is looking for a supervisory budget analyst, designated as the Deputy Chief Financial Officer for Budget, to serve as the day-to-day manager of the 60-person staff of the Department's central budget office. Job holder would be responsible for all functions assigned to the Office of Budget in the absence of the Assistant CFO.

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Budget/Management Analysts
City of Baltimore

The City of Baltimore Bureau of the Budget and Management Research is seeking Budget/Management Analysts to perform expenditure and revenue analysis of various city agencies, as well as initiating or conducting management research projects that lead to more effective performance and utilization of city resources. There are three different positions, each with somewhat different responsibilities. Click on the following links for complete job descriptions and instructions on how to apply:    

Budget Analyst
Department of Homeland Security

The Department of Homeland Security is looking for a budget analyst, GS 12/13, at it headquarters in Washington, DC. Click here for the complete job announcement.

• Congressional Budget Office (CBO)

• Government Accountability Office (GAO)

• Senate employment bulletin

• Library of Congress

• USAJobs
  USAJOBS is the official job site of the US Federal Government. You can search by job location, agency, salary range/pay grade and job category (including "accounting, budget and finance").

• Job listings and careers in finance/accounting, budget and policy analysis outside government:
  • Association for Budgeting and Financial Management
  • Association of Government Accountants
  • Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments
  • Center on Budget and Policy Priorities:  Employment   Internships
  • Citizens Against Government Waste
  • Citizens For Tax Justice
  • Financial Accounting Standards Board
  • Government Finance Officers Association
  • Heritage Foundation
  • Higher education - Non-faculty job listings (e.g., financial aid administration) in universities around the country, compiled by Higher Education Washington, Inc.
  • National Association of State Budget Officers
  • New America Foundation
  • Public Policy Institute of California
  • Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

• Policy- and legislative-related jobs in Washington compiled and indexed by Roll Call. Main "RCJobs" site allows you to post your resume and perform detailed search.

• Dona DeZube, Budget Analyst Careers in the Public Sector (published by Military.com)

• Budget Analysis As A Career (published by budgetanalyst.com)

• Occupational Outlook Handbook, Budget Analysts (published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics)

• Jobs on Capitol Hill (general description, published by Sen. Levin's Office)

• Opportunities in Public Affairs (a subscription service)

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