Budget Manager

The successful candidate must demonstrate technical expertise in the areas of budget planning, preparation, formulation, forecasting, and execution; procurement management; resources/inventory management; and space and facilities management.

This position requires professionalism, discretion, flexibility, initiative, and commitment.

The incumbent has an overall responsibility for the management of budget formulation and monitoring.

Pay is only part of the generous total compensation package you will receive while working for the federal Judiciary. We offer employees a diverse group of benefit programs and family friendly flexibilities to meet the needs of you and your family to include: 13 days of vacation for the first three years (which increases with tenure; 13 days of sick leave;

11 paid holidays;
Retirement benefits, pension plan, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) including a government match of up to 5%. Optional benefits include health and life insurance, dental and vision insurance, long-term care insurance, a Flexible Benefits Program which includes health, dependent care;
Free parking, and an in-house fitness facility;
Also included is the Federal Occupational Health (FOH)/Employee Assistance Programs (EAP);
Student loan forgiveness is available to qualified individuals, pursuant to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited university in accounting, finance, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of two years of progressively responsible, successful, and substantive budget, financial, accounting or related field; procurement, and space and facilities administration experience and attention to detail is required.
• At least three years of progressively responsible administrative, technical, professional, supervisory, or managerial experience that provided an opportunity to gain:
  • (a) Skill in developing the interpersonal work relationships needed to lead a team of employees,
  • (b) The ability to exercise mature judgment,
  • (c) Thorough knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, and theories of management and the ability to understand the managerial policies applicable to the judiciary unit involved.

• Two years of specialized experience and an advanced degree in accounting, finance, or related field from an accredited educational institution;
• Supervisory experience in a financial environment;
• Experience in auditing and internal controls review and implementation;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated ability to apply a body of rules, regulations and laws;
• Knowledge and proficiency in Excel, Word, and other Windows based applications;
• Ability to work successfully in a fast paced, team environment.
• Prior experience working in Budget and/or Finance in a federal court unit, with special consideration for a candidate with budget experience in a Probation and/or Pretrial Services Office.

Includes progressively responsible experience in at least one but preferably two or more of the functional areas of financial management and administration such as budgeting, accounting, auditing, or financial reporting that provided a knowledge of rules, regulations, and terminology of financial administration.

• Display a thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, cost accounting, and government accounting standards required to achieve unit goals. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of Administrative Office financial, budget, and audit procedures to financial functions
• Exhibit skill in ensuring compliance with applicable government laws, policies, practices, and regulations. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of court administration, financial reporting requirements, procurement processes, and financial transactions.
• Exhibit the ability to prepare well researched and reliable financial reports. Display a proven ability to analyze financial operations and develop and recommend well-supported improvements. Apply financial and budget knowledge when assisting in the implementation and management of new local and national applications.
• Apply knowledge of supervisory and employee management principles. Demonstrate skill in fairly and equitably assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments. Exhibit skill in mentoring and training employees with varying educational backgrounds and aptitudes. Display performance management skills through assessing and documenting employees' performance objectively and equitably against established goals and objectives within a specific rating period.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of judiciary audit standards, stewardship principles, standard operating procedures, applicable legal terminology, and federal rules and ensure unit compliance. Demonstrate skill in process improvement, strategic planning, and developing short- and long-range administrative…