Budget and Finance Specialist

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Budget and Finance Specialist

Administration Division

Salary: $84,871-$90,661

This is a non-supervisory position.

Job Summary: 

The Budget and Finance Specialist is responsible for providing budget and finance support to ensure accurate and efficient financial operations within the House Sergeant at Arms (SAA) organization. This role encompasses financial analysis, reporting, and compliance. The incumbent is required to have knowledge of budget principles and financial processes, and all applicable legal requirements and governing policies.

Duties: 

Typical duties include, but are not necessarily limited to:

• Assists the Deputy Assistant Sergeant at Arms, Budget and Finance with budget and finance programs, projects, and initiatives—utilizes financial systems and software such as PeopleSoft, FinMart, and Hyperion.
• Processes vouchers, invoices, and staff reimbursements for payment—ensures that submissions are made in a timely manner, include the appropriate supporting documentation, and meet the requirements set forth in the Voucher Documentation Standards and governing policies set by the Committee on House Administration.
• Manages the SAA’s participation in the House Financial Card Program (HFCP)—ensures that cardholders follow the regulations set forth by the Committee on House Administration; acts as a liaison between the SAA staff and the HFCP team.
• Assists the Deputy Assistant Sergeant at Arms, Budget and Finance with the development and implementation of processes and procedures relating to budgeting and finance—constantly reevaluates processes and procedures to ensure accuracy and push updates to SAA divisions as necessary.

Conditions of employment

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Qualifications

Job Requirements: 

• Experience using financial software (e.g., Hyperion, PeopleSoft, FinMart etc.).
• Experience reconciling expense reports, invoices, and processing vouchers and payments.
• Experience presenting financial processes to divisions/departments.
• Experience managing participation in a travel or purchase card program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Professional finance related certification.
• Experience applying U.S. House financial practices and policies.
• Experience coordinating budgets with divisions/departments and maintaining a multimillion-dollar budget.
• Experience creating budget reports and analyzing results using spreadsheet software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Skill Requirements: 

CORE

• Adaptability - Ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations and work persistently when facing obstacles. Ability to work well in ambiguous situations, adjust quickly to change, and easily consider new approaches.
• Collaboration - Ability to foster a sense of unity and trust within teams, breaking down silos and promoting teamwork across departments. Ability to encourage and facilitate cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity. Skill in working with others to achieve goals.
• Communication - Ability to convey ideas and information to different audiences through verbal and written means. Knowledge of different writing techniques for different document types and purposes. Ability to create written documents that are complete, grammatically accurate, and technically sound. Ability to articulate ideas clearly through speech.
• Customer Orientation - Values and delivers high quality, professional, responsive, and innovative service to internal and external customers. Builds and maintains effective customer relations that result in satisfaction; holds self and others accountable for quality outcomes.
• Decision Making - Skill in making sound, well-informed, and objective decisions, taking into consideration the potential impact and implications of the decisions. Ability to commit to action even in uncertain situations.
• Organizational Awareness- Knowledge of the structure, functions, and dynamics present within the U.S. House of Representatives and the Office of the Sergeant at Arms. Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures that govern the organization. Knowledge of how the Sergeant at Arms fits within the broader context of Federal agencies and how it contributes to government functioning.
• Planning and Coordination - Ability to organize work, set priorities, and determine resource requirements. Ability to determine short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them. Ability to coordinate with others to accomplish goals. Skill in monitoring progress in relation to desired outcomes.
• Problem Solving - Ability to identify problems; skill in determining accuracy and relevance of information. Ability to use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, develop effective solutions, and make recommendations.

LEADERSHIP

• Financial Management - Knowledge and application of the basic principles, practices, and methods of financial management. Knowledge of financial processes and procedures relevant to the organization.
• Policy Knowledge and Development - Knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to the U.S. House of Representatives and the Sergeant at Arms. Ability to develop, implement, and maintain internal policies.
• Project Management - Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and performance.

SPECIALTY

• Administrative Support - Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production for the operation of a division or the Sergeant at Arms.
• Budgeting - Knowledge and application of the principles and practices of budget administration, including preparing, formulating, justifying, reporting on, and executing the budget.
• Resource Management - Knowledge of principles, techniques, and best practices related to financial, budget, contract, and inventory management and the ability to apply them to ensure persistent, responsible, and successful program operations.

Work Schedule:

Full-time, permanent. Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

This job is based in a typical office environment. Actual weight handled varies, but the role involves handling items including books, documents, and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs. The incumbent should be capable of meeting physical requirements, which may include sitting, lifting, bending, crouching, walking, and standing.

Other Significant Factors:

• Job requires on-call support.
• Job does not typically require travel outside of Capitol campus.
• Job may be required to report to work in all conditions.
• Job may require various shifts, extended hours, or weekends.

Applicant Instructions:

Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter by 7:00 p.m. on July 14, 2026. Applicants will receive an email response indicating receipt of their cover letter and resume. Submission of these documents does not guarantee an interview.

Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), disability, or age.

The SAA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment. Employment with the U.S. House of Representatives is at-will. This position has been determined to be Non-Exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. 

Employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check.

A preemployment drug test is required for positions requiring a security clearance. 

Veterans’ Preference Information:

Hiring for this position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act. 

**Only applicants seeking veterans’ preference consideration should email saa.veoa@mail.house.gov for further information. Please note the word “Veteran” in the subject line and note the job title in the body of the email.  

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Candidates will be evaluated using a structured interview process.

Resume and Cover Letter

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