Supervisory Financial Planning and Budget Management Specialist

To qualify at the GS-15 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the federal service. This experience must include directing integrated financial planning and budget management programs, developing financial policies and internal controls, and preparing executive-level budget briefings.

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the federal service (public or private sector).
• Experience directing and administering complex, integrated financial planning and budget management programs.
• Experience developing and implementing financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Experience preparing, coordinating, and presenting budget justifications, briefing materials, reports, and executive-level presentations for senior leadership and external stakeholders (e.g., OMB, Congress).
• Experience evaluating budget and financial policy impacts to develop operating plans.
• Experience collaborating with program officials and leadership to assess funding requirements and recommend resource allocations for mission-critical initiatives.
• All qualifying experience must be clearly documented in your resume; do not copy duties from the announcement.
• This position does not have an education requirement.
• You must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national by the closing date.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with Selective Service.

Plan, assign, and direct the work of the Biodefense Budget and Financial Management Branch.

• Ensure timely performance of satisfactory work; evaluate performance; interview and select positions; resolve grievances and complaints.
• Develop and implement ways to improve management processes, promote team building, and eliminate barriers to successful Branch performance.
• Interpret financial information for the NIAID Director and Executive Committee to support program evaluation and decision-making.
• Compile and analyze narrative and statistical budget materials for assigned mission areas in preparation for briefings to NIH, DHHS, OMB, the White House, and Congress.
• Engage in program planning to assess the impact of new initiatives or revisions on current operations and emerging mission requirements.
• Oversee the grants financial management tracking and forecasting system to ensure proper utilization of extramural grant funds for all grant mechanisms.

U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status must be met by the closing date.

• Employment is subject to successful completion of a pre-appointment process (background investigation, verification of qualifications, onboarding forms, etc.).
• A one-year supervisory trial/probationary period may be required.
• A one-year probationary period may be required for new federal supervisors.
• You must complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form)
• annually.
• This is a non-emergency/teleworker position; you must be available to telework or request leave during closures.
• Must be able to perform essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• NIH maintains a tobacco-free work environment and campus.

Complete federal benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• Retirement benefits through the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).
• Paid annual and sick leave.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care.
• Telework eligibility as determined by agency policy.
• Access to federal employee assistance programs and wellness resources.

This announcement is open only to current NIH employees serving on a permanent competitive service appointment.

• PHS Commissioned Corps Officers and Call-To-Active Duty (CAD) Candidates may also apply.
• Selectees will remain in their current duty location; this position is in Montgomery County, MD.
• Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NIH within the local commuting area.
• Veterans' preference applies only to Schedule A, HHS Reemployment Priority List (RPL), and Veterans Recruitment Appointments.
• NIH participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
• For resume writing guidance, visit NIH Help Applying, the official application portal Resource Center, and the official application portal Resume Guidance.
• Agency contact: NIH HR Service Desk Branch D, email [email protected], address 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892.

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services. NIAID conducts and supports research to understand, treat, and prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases. This position is within the Biodefense Budget and Financial Management Branch, which manages financial planning and budget execution for NIAID's biodefense research programs. Working at NIAID means contributing to public health through science and fiscal stewardship in a collaborative federal environment. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is named as the hiring organisation for the Supervisory Financial Planning and Budget Management Specialist post.