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Finance Subject Matter Expert

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The posting

XLA is seeking a highly accomplished Finance Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide senior-level financial management, budgeting, appropriations, and strategic advisory support to the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) Chief Financial Officer organization. The SME serves as a trusted advisor to GPO leadership, providing independent analysis, recommendations, and decision support across budget formulation, appropriations law, managerial cost accounting, reimbursement analysis, capital planning, internal controls, and financial reporting activities.

The successful candidate will possess extensive Federal financial management experience, including deep expertise supporting Legislative Branch agencies, Congressional appropriations processes, and executive-level financial decision-making. This position requires the ability to independently perform complex assignments, interpret financial regulations and appropriations language, develop defensible recommendations, and communicate effectively with senior executives, oversight organizations, auditors, and Congressional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

The Finance SME will perform expert-level financial management support services, including:

  • Review operating budgets, evaluate financial trends, identify emerging funding requirements, and develop projections to support executive decision-making.
  • Prepare, analyze, and present financial data, cost comparisons, cost estimates, reimbursement analyses, and managerial cost accounting reports.
  • Lead development and support of GPO's annual budget submission to the Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee, including budget narratives, justifications, and supporting schedules.
  • Evaluate and coordinate five-year capital expenditure requirements and strategic investment priorities.
  • Develop financial plans and supporting documentation for major acquisition initiatives, capital projects, and significant expense requests.
  • Draft responses to audit findings, support corrective action planning, and assist with audit remediation activities.
  • Analyze Revolving Fund reimbursement methodologies, cost recovery strategies, and Title 44 financial implications.
  • Provide expert advice regarding financial management policies, appropriations law, accounting standards, and budgeting procedures.
  • Research and prepare responses to Congressional inquiries, appropriations data calls, and oversight requests.
  • Develop analyses and supporting data for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) reporting requirements, including OMB Circulars A-11 and A-136.
  • Support the Strategic Investment Committee through investment analysis, business case evaluations, and executive briefings.
  • Review internal controls, assess financial risks, and provide recommendations aligned with GAO Green Book standards and Federal internal control requirements.
  • Participate in organizational assessments and development of performance measures, metrics, and executive dashboards.
  • Mentor staff and provide training on financial management, appropriations, internal controls, and related disciplines.

Qualifications

Education

  • Master's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Management, Legal Studies, or a related business, management, or legal field.

Certifications

  • Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
  • Active Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) certification required.

Professional Experience

  • Minimum 15 years of experience applying, interpreting, and advising on Federal budgeting, appropriations law, financial management, and resource planning.
  • Minimum 10 years of Legislative Branch financial management and appropriations experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of recent experience applying Federal financial regulations and standards, including: GAO Green Book, Yellow Book, and Red Book OMB Circular A-11 OMB Circular A-136 FASAB standards Federal appropriations law Title 44 requirements
  • Demonstrated experience supporting Congressional budget justifications, executive financial reporting, internal controls, and strategic investment planning.
  • Instructional, teaching, or professional training experience preferred.

Technical Skills

The successful candidate will possess advanced proficiency in:

  • Microsoft Excel, including complex financial modeling and forecasting.
  • Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for executive reporting and Congressional briefing materials.
  • Microsoft Visio for process mapping and workflow analysis.
  • Adobe Acrobat Professional and PDF development tools.
  • Oracle Financial Systems and GBIS financial management environments.
  • Federal budget formulation, financial reporting, managerial cost accounting, and performance measurement tools.

Highly Preferred:

  • Expert knowledge and practical application of GPO Internal Control Assessment Worksheet (SOP-09-0004).
  • Experience supporting Revolving Fund accounting and reimbursement analysis.
  • Experience developing data-driven executive dashboards and financial analytics.

Security and Eligibility Requirements

  • Active Public Trust clearance or ability to obtain reciprocity from another Federal agency prior to award.
  • U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident.
  • Minimum three years of U.S. residency immediately preceding contract performance.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while supporting executive-level stakeholders.
  • Availability for periodic meetings and support activities at GPO Headquarters in Washington, DC.

EEO Statement

XLA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting equality and integrity in the workplace, professional development and education, and an entrepreneurial atmosphere.

We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform essential job functions, please contact our HR team by phone at 703-584-8317 or via email at [email protected]. For persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, deafblind, or deaf-disabled, XLA will provide an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter where needed as a reasonable accommodation for the hiring processes.

We are proud to be an EEO/VETERAN EMPLOYER.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against for self-identifying with either category

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