Federal Budget Process Improvement Expert

Guidehouse•Arlington, VA

About The Position

The Federal Budget Process Improvement Expert will bring budget formulation, execution and financial analysis and strategic budget expertise to drive budgetary and financial process improvements. Work collaboratively with colleagues and clients in assessing budget and financial management practices and systems, developing solutions, and implementing business process improvements to align budget and accounting operations to strategic initiatives and objectives. Perform analysis over budget execution and other financial data to help inform decision making, and to identify areas for improvement to more seamlessly manage resources in alignment with organizational goals. Apply knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, and practices to ensure adherence and address concerns or problems by developing rapport with colleagues, leadership officials, and outside agency personnel Work in a fast-paced, multi-discipline team made up of technical subject matter experts, program and financial analysts, contract administrators, government partners, and government project managers supporting the advancement of the current state of the art in a wide range of technology areas. Supervise, train and mentor colleagues on budgetary processes and process improvements. Maintain good working relationships with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and work with client management and staff to perform engagement services.

Requirements

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
Bachelor's degree
TEN (10) or more years' of experience in federal financial management and budget experience
Demonstrated experience with federal budget formulation, execution and analysis and the principles of performance measurement.
Experience building and monitoring organizational annual spend plans

Nice To Haves

Department of State experience (prior service or consulting support)
Experience using GFMS to analyze financial transactions
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
A self-starter and problem-solving mentality which includes the ability to research budget and accounting practices and standards to help solve complex problems
Demonstrated experience with effective communication skills (written and oral), especially with senior level clients and an array of stakeholders

Responsibilities

drive budgetary and financial process improvements
assess budget and financial management practices and systems
develop solutions, and implementing business process improvements to align budget and accounting operations to strategic initiatives and objectives
Perform analysis over budget execution and other financial data to help inform decision making, and to identify areas for improvement to more seamlessly manage resources in alignment with organizational goals
Apply knowledge of rules, regulations, policies, and practices to ensure adherence and address concerns or problems by developing rapport with colleagues, leadership officials, and outside agency personnel
Supervise, train and mentor colleagues on budgetary processes and process improvements
Maintain good working relationships with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and work with client management and staff to perform engagement services.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend