Senior Budget Officer

Guidehouse•Rockville, VA

6d•Remote

About The Position

We are searching for a Senior Budget Officer. This position will assist in the development and justification of the Center’s budget and provide fiscal data required in program evaluation and development including developing and analyzing historical information, e.g. Council, fiscal year, extramural funding activity. The Senior Budget Officer will prepare and coordinate responses to inquiries for financial data from NIH offices, the public; and provide advice and guidance on issues of fiscal policy. The role will analyze and makes recommendations on resource allocations within the Center and assist in the budget execution activities, issue monthly operating budget reports, and assures that the Center’s management account structure is current. This is a full-time remote opportunity supporting the office in Bethesda, MD. Work with staff to strategize future budgeting; provide written recommendations concerning strategies for future budgeting. Review plans for future programs based on draft and final forms. Provide leadership for and coordinate the overall strategic direction and planning for the program. Conduct and perform current state assessments; perform gap analysis; target ‘as-is’ state development and formulate the to-be state with associated execution strategy and roadmap project schedules. Provide analyses, evaluations, technical assessments, feedback and support in the planning and implementation of activities.

Requirements

MBA in Management or Enterprise Risk Management OR Master’s in Public Policy, Business Management and Administration, or Finance OR Bachelor’s in Public Policy, Business Management and Administration, or Finance
A minimum of TWELVE (12) years of experience in business management, administration, and/or budgeting
Budget planning, allocation, and reconciliation
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) compliance
Financial analysis, auditing, and fiscal year closeout
Accounts payable/receivable and invoice processing
Proficiency in financial systems and reporting tools
Advanced Microsoft Office and SharePoint skills
Familiarity with Beacon and nVision Finance

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with NIH or HHS agencies preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development and justification of the Center’s budget
Provide fiscal data required in program evaluation and development including developing and analyzing historical information
Prepare and coordinate responses to inquiries for financial data from NIH offices, the public
Provide advice and guidance on issues of fiscal policy
Analyze and makes recommendations on resource allocations within the Center
Assist in the budget execution activities
Issue monthly operating budget reports
Assure that the Center’s management account structure is current
Work with staff to strategize future budgeting
Provide written recommendations concerning strategies for future budgeting
Review plans for future programs based on draft and final forms
Provide leadership for and coordinate the overall strategic direction and planning for the program
Conduct and perform current state assessments
Perform gap analysis
Target ‘as-is’ state development and formulate the to-be state with associated execution strategy and roadmap project schedules
Provide analyses, evaluations, technical assessments, feedback and support in the planning and implementation of activities

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus