US
$141,294 – $219,002
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This executive role leads the Senate's budgeting and financial planning operations, developing strategies and policies that align the legislature's resources with its priorities and legal obligations. It suits experienced government financial managers ready to advise senior leadership on complex fiscal issues and oversee large-scale budget initiatives.
Our summary, not U.S. Senate’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, economics, or related field
- 8–10 years of progressively responsible experience in governmental budgeting, financial management, accounting, appropriations, or fiscal administration
- Supervisory experience leading professional staff
- Expertise in governmental budgeting, appropriations, financial planning, and financial reporting
- Experience directing complex budget formulation and financial analysis in large or complex organizations
- Knowledge of governmental financial management principles, internal controls, and applicable fiscal laws and regulations
- Demonstrated success leading professional staff and fostering collaborative work environments
- Ability to establish strategic priorities and manage multiple competing initiatives
- Experience with enterprise financial management systems and budget formulation applications
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Nice to have
- Experience in congressional operations
- Experience in federal appropriations
- Experience in legislative branch financial management
- Experience in comparable public-sector financial organizations
- Experience leading financial systems modernization initiatives
- Experience leading organizational change and process improvement