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Senior Budget Specialist- Washington, DC
Our client, a Washington, DC-based organization serving federal programs, is seeking a Senior Budget Specialist to join their team. This full-time, on-site position plays a key role in budget formulation, execution, financial monitoring, and reporting across a variety of federal funding streams. The ideal candidate will bring substantial federal budgeting expertise, particularly with OMB Circulars A-11 and A-136.
Primary Duties:
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Oversee and monitor both appropriated and non-appropriated funds, ensuring accurate documentation of allocations, obligations, commitments, expenditures, and fund movements.
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Develop budget execution updates, financial analyses, funding forecasts, apportionment materials, and formal submissions to OMB, congressional stakeholders, and internal leadership.
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Review annual operating plans, budget schedules, and financial statements to ensure compliance with federal requirements and mitigate risk of ADA violations.
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Track budget performance, identify spending trends, and advise program leadership on funding availability, spending constraints, and the financial implications of major decisions.
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Perform core federal budget activities such as posting obligations and de-obligations, processing fund transfers, and preparing supporting documentation for grants, contracts, vendor invoices, and procurement actions.
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Complete monthly and quarterly reconciliations for general ledger accounts, subsidiary reporting, SF-133/SF-132 schedules, and related agency submissions.
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Apply advanced Excel capabilities (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and similar tools) to gather, analyze, and present financial data.
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Support audit activities, assist with grant accrual calculations, review payroll and labor reports, and ensure adherence to internal controls and federal financial guidelines.
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Maintain organized documentation, protect sensitive information, and stay informed on updates to federal accounting standards, regulatory guidance, and reporting policies.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
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Prior federal agency experience, including work with OMB A-11 and familiarity with A-136 reporting.
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Understanding of federal budget and accounting principles, federal financial systems, the USSGL, and automated reporting tools.
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Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the full Microsoft Office Suite.
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Demonstrated experience preparing, reviewing, and analyzing budget and financial reports, reconciliations, and related documents.
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Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide well-informed budget recommendations.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with finance, administrative, and program teams.
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Ability to manage shifting priorities, handle confidential information, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced federal financial environment.
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