Business Financial Analyst

This position is located in the Architect of the Capitol (AOC), Office of the Chief of Operations, Superintendent, Senate Office Buildings (SOB). The Business Financial Analyst serves as a principle financial advisor on the effectiveness of budget and financial operations and programs and administers the components of the budget that support the operational and construction activities within SOB.

This is a career ladder position; the duties were taken from the highest grade level, which is the GS-13. Major Duties: Budget Formulation and Execution: Serves as principal advisor on budget matters. Obtains information from managers to formulate the budget, preparing the budget for presentation for review and coordinating with the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) Budget Division on budget execution, including out year projections, spend plan development, monthly execution reviews and fiscal year end close out. Analyzes appropriation legislation for impact on Senate Office Buildings (SOB) operating programs. Works closely with program managers to ensure coordination of the major budget phases during the current year's budget execution, the following year's presentation and enactment phases and the formulation phase for the next two years. Utilizes the budget system as an evaluation tool in measuring program performance and effectiveness. Works with senior managers to respond to questions from the AOC Budget Division regarding ongoing budget and financial management operations. Financial Resources Analysis and Reporting Analyzes financial data to identify problem areas and develops plans to resolve problems and implement policies. Locates, analyzes and validates complex cost data pertaining to a wide range of programs with different modes of operation, guidelines and requirements. Provides advice and recommendations on all aspects of the financial budget process to program officials and senior managers and in resolving issues. Conducts studies and audits on control and use of funds throughout the year. Analyzes and forecasts usage of funds within the SOB. Financial Advisory Services Develops and updates SOB division budget trackers. Identifies, analyzes, evaluates, troubleshoots and resolves financial management/reporting and internal control problems and addresses and resolves deficiencies as deemed necessary. Performs other related duties as assigned.

To be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below: A citizen of the United States; A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B); A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.