Business Financial Analyst

At the Architect of the Capitol, we are proud to be ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government. Our employees are passionate about AOC's mission to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences.

AOC is a legislative branch agency, the recognized authority for the preservation, maintenance and construction of the world's most iconic treasures and buildings on Capitol Hill. As a global destination for thousands of visitors every day, Capitol Hill intersects history, architecture and art with the birthplace of our nation's laws.

The Business Financial Analyst will analyze current and proposed operations and processes of the organization and advise senior managers on financial matters pertaining to these issues for the Capitol Building. Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday (7:00 am - 3:30 pm) Hours may change due to Operational Needs of Management.

DUTIES: Budget Execution Serves as principal advisor to the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director, Capitol Building, Assistant Superintendent (Director), Facility Support Division, on budget matters for the Capitol Building.

Tasks include obtaining information from managers to formulate the budget, preparing the budget for presentation for review and coordinating with the AOC Budget Office on budget execution, including out year projections, spend plan development, quarterly execution reviews, and fiscal year end close out.

Analyzes appropriation legislation for impact on Capitol Building operating programs. Coordinates with program managers to determine that new funds are adequate to meet the needs for legislation passed and to advise them on the allocation of funds in light of any changes in requirements.

During budget formulation, obtains and validates input from program managers. Compiles supporting budget presentation information and materials. Reviews and evaluates the materials for compliance with AOC objectives and priorities. Plans and coordinates the presentation of annual and long-range budgets.

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. Serves as the Capitol Building expert on budget guidelines.

Coordinates with counterparts in other jurisdictions on the development of interpretative guidance for use by managers. Provides guidance and direction to other analysts for use in measuring operating program performance and effectiveness.

Ensures review of a variety of historical data and comparison to current spending information and trends for a consolidated estimate covering the complex and diverse programs administered at the facility. Distributes cost ceilings to program managers. Coordinates with officials who maintain accounting records to prevent over-obligation.

Reviews expenditure reports to identify trends which may result in surplus or fund shortages. Reviews annual supplemental requests for capital fund accounts and recommends revisions as needed. Prepares and provides regular fund status reports to program managers.

Works with senior managers to respond to questions from the Budget Office regarding ongoing budget and financial management operations. Assists managers with development of proposed appropriations language supporting new and/or revised program and budgetary requirements.

Program Management and Studies Research and interpret financial regulations, legislation, laws and procedural guidelines to make recommendations in resolving complex financial issues. Develop or recommend financial management procedures and instructions concerning budget formulation, execution, and monitoring for use by managers.

Collects and analyzes quantitative and qualitative data on project costs, work hours used and supplies and equipment cost. Program Planning Plans and coordinates the presentation of annual and long-range budgets.

Prepares the budget for presentation for review by higher management and coordinating with the AOC Budget Office on implementing financial and programmatic criteria.

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.

Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions.

It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM qualification standards Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Candidates for this GS-13 position must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as: (1) Serving as an agency's principle advisor on budgetary matters and interpretation of policies, regulations, and laws related to the federal budget process; (2) Utilizing principles, policies, regulations and procedures of budget/financial transactions to evaluate financial data and prepare a variety of reports; (3) Communicating in writing to reflect financial management and budgeting findings and recommendations to top management officials; (4) Conducting reviews and/or audits of financial programs to ensure expenditure of funds in accordance with regulatory or legal requirements; and (5) Creating charts, graphs and reports using financial analytics tools.