Deputy Director, Budgeting and Planning

The Secretary of the Senate's Senate Disbursing Office is seeking a Deputy Director, Budgeting and Planning. The complete vacancy announcement and application may be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/YO0NL.

Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to everyday risks and discomforts and requires the use of normal safety precautions. Work requires frequent walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds, as well as regular use of typical office equipment, software programs, and methods of communication such as a computer, email, telephone, and photocopier. Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required for performance of duties. Work also requires physical presence in the office, except as otherwise required by the Office of the Secretary of the Senate. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Work requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, economics, or a closely related field and a minimum of eight – ten years of progressively responsible experience leading governmental budgeting, financial management, accounting, appropriations, or fiscal administration programs, including supervisory experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Financial and Budget Management Demonstrated expertise in governmental budgeting, appropriations, financial planning, accounting, fiscal management, and financial reporting. Experience directing complex budget formulation, budget execution, financial analysis, resource allocation, and long-range financial planning within a large or complex organization. Ability to analyze complex financial, budgetary, legislative, and operational issues and develop sound recommendations that support executive decision-making and organizational objectives. Knowledge of governmental financial management principles, internal controls, and applicable fiscal laws, regulations, and policies. Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness Demonstrated success leading professional staff, managing organizational priorities, and fostering a high-performing, collaborative work environment. Ability to establish strategic priorities, manage multiple competing initiatives, allocate resources effectively, and achieve organizational objectives while maintaining exceptional standards of accuracy, accountability, and customer service. Demonstrated ability to build productive partnerships across organizational boundaries and effectively collaborate with executive leadership, legislative stakeholders, and external organizations. Experience building and leading new teams, designing and implementing new systems and technology, and developing and putting into practice end-to-end financial processes. Experience leading organizational change, improving business processes, and implementing operational efficiencies. Financial Systems and Business Operation Knowledge of enterprise financial management systems, budget formulation applications, business intelligence tools, and financial reporting technologies used to support governmental financial operations. Ability to lead financial systems modernization initiatives, evaluate business requirements, and implement process improvements that enhance operational effectiveness, internal controls, and executive decision-making. Executive Communication and Professional Judgment Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive briefings, policy recommendations, budget justifications, financial analyses, and formal reports. Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to executive leadership, legislative stakeholders, and diverse audiences while exercising sound judgment, professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality. Preference may be given to candidates with experience in congressional operations, federal appropriations, legislative branch financial management, or comparable public-sector financial organizations. Commitment to the highest standards of integrity, ethical conduct, stewardship of public resources, and customer service is essential. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS None.