Supervisory Financial and Budget Management Specialist

National Institutes of Health • Montgomery County, MD

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About The Position

The Supervisory Financial and Budget Management Specialist provides financial oversight, direction, and stewardship for the Office of Research Services (ORS), supporting the NIH research mission. The role reports to the Associate Director for Management Services and Budget (ADOMSB) and serves as the principal financial and budgetary advisor to ORS and other senior officials. It directs ORS budget development and execution, financial analysis, internal controls, policy and procedure development, and long-range financial planning. The position supports executive decision-making through authoritative financial advice, reporting, and analysis of budgetary impacts.

Requirements

• At least one year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service, obtained in the public or private sector.
• Experience directing and administering complex, integrated financial planning and budget management programs.
• Experience developing and implementing financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Experience preparing, coordinating, and presenting budget justifications, briefing materials, reports, and executive-level presentations for senior leadership.
• Experience evaluating budget and financial policy and program impacts to develop operating plans.
• Experience collaborating with program officials and leadership to assess funding requirements.
• U.S. citizenship or proof of U.S. National status by the closing date.
• Must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Successful completion of required background investigation, qualification verification, onboarding forms, document submission, and other job-related requirements.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal financial and budgetary advisor to the Director of ORS, the Director of the Office of Management Services and Budget, and other senior officials.
• Interpret financial information and advise on ORS budget operations to support executive decision-making.
• Develop the ORS annual operating budget request, approximately $350 million, in accordance with federal guidance and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Manage execution of the ORS annual operating budget.
• Monitor obligations and expenditures against budget authority.
• Allocate funds to ORS program offices according to approved budget plans.
• Analyze financial data and trends to support decision-making.
• Prepare financial reports for the ORS Director and ADOMSB.
• Establish and evaluate ORS internal controls for budget execution, reimbursable operations, rate-setting, billing, and financial reporting.
• Develop financial management procedures and guidelines for ORS operations in accordance with federal regulations and HHS/NIH policy.
• Lead long-range financial planning scenarios assessing the effects of changes in service demand, inflation, staffing, capital requirements, customer assessments, and reimbursable revenue on ORS’s financial position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Possible federal student loan repayment, based on organizational need, case justification, and budget limitations.
• Possible service credit for prior related work experience or active-duty uniformed service when determining annual leave accrual rate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed