Federal Budget & Appropriations Specialist
About The Position
KMRG, LLC is hiring a Federal Budget & Appropriations Specialist to support the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) and its Chief Financial Officer. The specialist will provide senior-level guidance on federal budgeting, appropriations, accounting policies, financial controls, cost analysis, and strategic financial planning. The position is primarily remote within the United States, with the Washington, DC metro area preferred. Periodic attendance at GPO headquarters may be required, potentially weekly, and onsite attendance and meetings occur as directed by GPO. The schedule is part-time, approximately 24 hours per week, with weekday availability from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET. Pay is $75.00–$95.00 per hour. A current favorable Public Trust determination is required before award; determinations from other federal agencies are accepted, but pending investigations do not qualify. U.S. citizenship or Green Card status and GPO suitability and badging requirements apply.
Requirements
- 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.
- Current favorable Public Trust determination before award; pending investigations do not qualify.
- U.S. citizenship or Green Card status and compliance with GPO suitability and badging requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Professional teaching or instructional experience.
- Expert knowledge of Internal Control Assessment Worksheet (SOP-09-0004).
- Washington, DC metro area location is preferred.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
