KMRG, LLC

Federal Budget & Appropriations Specialist

Remote
Part Time
U.S. Government Publishing Office
Experienced
Title: Federal Budget & Appropriations Specialist
Location: Primarily remote (U.S.); Washington, DC metro preferred
Schedule: Part-time, approx. 24 hours/week; weekdays, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET availability
Pay: $75.00–$95.00/hour

ROLE
KMRG, LLC (KMRG) is a federal services company that hires talented professionals to support Government agencies and the communities they serve. We are hiring a Federal Budget & Appropriations Specialist to support the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) and its Chief Financial Officer. In this role, you will provide senior-level guidance on federal budgeting, appropriations, accounting policies, financial controls, cost analysis, and strategic financial planning.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Apply today!

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Review operating budgets, assess financial trends, develop options, and forecast budget outcomes
  • Support annual budget requests, appropriations language, and Congressional budget justifications
  • Analyze cost estimates, reimbursement rates, and managerial cost accounting information
  • Evaluate five-year capital expenditure needs and major purchase and investment plans
  • Advise on Revolving Fund reimbursements and applicable Title 44 requirements
  • Review internal controls, identify financial risks, and recommend corrective actions
  • Prepare responses to audit findings and Congressional or oversight inquiries
  • Develop financial and accounting policies, procedures, and supporting guidance
  • Prepare OMB-related budget analyses, reports, and sequestration information
  • Support strategic investment planning, performance measures, and productivity improvements
  • Evaluate financial management processes and systems and propose business improvements
  • Prepare clear reports, presentations, recommendations, and recurring project updates
  • Collaborate across GPO teams and provide knowledge transfer or training as needed

REQUIRED BACKGROUND
  • Master’s degree in a business-related, management, or legal field
  • Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
  • Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) professional certificate
  • 15+ years of federal budgeting and appropriations experience, including at least 10 years within the Legislative Branch
  • At least five recent years of specialized expertise in federal financial management and regulatory requirements
  • Expertise in GAO Green Book, Yellow Book, and Red Book guidance; OMB Circulars A-11 and A-136
  • Experience with federal planning, budgeting, reporting, managerial cost accounting, and financial controls
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Visio, Adobe PDF, and GBIS/Oracle; strong analytical and reporting abilities

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
  • Professional teaching or instructional experience
  • Expert knowledge of Internal Control Assessment Worksheet (SOP-09-0004)

SECURITY / ACCESS
  • Current favorable Public Trust determination required before award (other federal agency determinations accepted; pending investigations do not qualify)
  • U.S. citizenship or Green Card status and GPO suitability/badging requirements apply

LOCATION
  • Primarily remote within the United States; Washington, DC metro preferred
  • Periodic attendance at GPO headquarters (732 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC) may be required, potentially weekly
  • Onsite attendance and meetings occur as directed by GPO
 
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