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 reports to the Associate Director for Management Services and Budget (ADOMSB) and provides financial oversight, direction, and stewardship for the Office of Research Services (ORS). ORS supports the NIH research mission by delivering regulatory expertise, research support, safety and security services, and employee amenities to the NIH community.

The position serves as the principal financial and budgetary advisor to ORS and management leadership. It develops and manages ORS’s annual operating budget request of approximately $350 million, oversees budget execution, establishes financial controls and procedures, and leads long-range financial planning. The work supports executive decision-making and ensures financial operations comply with federal guidance, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and HHS/NIH policies.

Requirements

• At least one year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service, obtained in either the private or public 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, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, onboarding forms, required documents, and other job-related requirements.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal financial and budgetary advisor to the Director of the Office of Research Services, the Director of the Office of Management Services and Budget, and other senior officials.
• Interpret financial information and provide authoritative advice on ORS budget operations to support executive decision-making.
• Develop the ORS annual operating budget request of approximately $350 million in accordance with federal guidance and GAAP.
• Manage execution of ORS’s 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 to evaluate how changes in service demand, inflation, staffing, capital requirements, customer assessments, and reimbursable revenue affect ORS’s financial position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Potential repayment of certain outstanding federally insured student loans, subject to organizational need, case justification, and budget limitations.
• Potential service credit for prior qualifying work experience or active-duty uniformed service when determining annual leave accrual rate, subject to approval before the employee’s entrance on duty.
• Potential salary above the minimum based on superior qualifications or a special Government need, subject to approval.

What This Job Offers

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