Deputy Director, Budgeting and Planning

About this role

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to everyday risks and discomforts and requires the use of normal safety precautions. Work requires frequent walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds, as well as regular use of typical office equipment, software programs, and methods of communication such as a computer, email, telephone, and photocopier.

Regular, predictable, and punctual attendance is required for performance of duties. Work also requires physical presence in the office, except as otherwise required by the Office of the Secretary of the Senate. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Work requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, economics, or a closely related field and a minimum of eight – ten years of progressively responsible experience leading governmental budgeting, financial management, accounting, appropriations, or fiscal administration programs, including supervisory experience.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Financial and Budget Management Demonstrated expertise in governmental budgeting, appropriations, financial planning, accounting, fiscal management, and financial reporting. Experience directing complex budget formulation, budget execution, financial analysis, resource allocation, and long-range financial planning within a large or complex organization.

Ability to analyze complex financial, budgetary, legislative, and operational issues and develop sound recommendations that support executive decision-making and organizational objectives. Knowledge of governmental financial management principles, internal controls, and applicable fiscal laws, regulations, and policies. Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness Demonstrated success leading professional staff, managing organizational priorities, and fostering a high-performing, collaborative work environment.

Ability to establish strategic priorities, manage multiple competing initiatives, allocate resources effectively, and achieve organizational objectives while maintaining exceptional standards of accuracy, accountability, and customer service. Demonstrated ability to build productive partnerships across organizational boundaries and effectively collaborate with executive leadership, legislative stakeholders, and external organizations.