Business Financial Analyst

Full Job Description

The incumbent serves as the Business Financial Analyst (BFA) for the United States Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) and provides expert level financial management, budget formulation and execution, and advisory services to senior leadership.

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position.

You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.

Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions.

It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM qualification standards Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

Candidates for this GS-13 position must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized experience is defined as: Serving as an agency’s principal advisor on budgetary matters and interpretation of policies, regulations, and laws related to the federal budget process; Utilizing principles, policies, regulations and procedures of budget/financial transactions to evaluate financial data and prepare a variety of reports; Monitoring obligations, expenditures, and payroll funding to identify trends and mitigate risk; Providing expert financial advisory services to managers or executives, including high level analyses and briefings; and Overseeing or analyzing non-appropriated or revolving funds, including revenue tracking, profit and loss analysis, internal controls, or contract financial oversight; Major Duties:

Budget Formulation and Execution Serves as principal advisor to CVC leadership on budget formulation and execution matters.

Leads the development, justification, and execution of annual budgets, including payroll estimates and funding allocations.

Coordinates with the AOC Budget Division to prepare and finalize formal budget submissions. Reviews spending and obligation trends; prepares weekly status-of-funds reports.

Prepares Funding Allocation Documents (FADs) and reprogramming actions. Distributes cost ceilings, monitors execution, prevents over-obligation, and recommends corrective actions.

Develops financial reports and analyses to support executive decision-making and budget execution goals.

Financial Advisory Services Analyzes appropriation legislation and advises management on financial impacts and compliance.

Provides expert financial guidance to managers on funding availability, limitations, and strategic alignment. Develops budget trackers, financial analyses, and executive briefings.

Identifies, analyzes, and resolves financial management and internal control deficiencies. Supports preparation of written testimony, exhibits, and documentation for Congressional oversight.

Non-Appropriated Fund Controls Analyzes and oversees non-appropriated and revolving fund activities, including Gift Shops and CVC Restaurant operations.

Prepares profit and loss reports, revenue projections, and financial status reports for senior leadership. Monitors sales, deposits, personnel costs, and internal controls.

Reviews contractor charges and invoices to ensure compliance with contract provisions. Advises management on financial risks, trends, and business process improvements.

Performs other related duties as assigned.