Title: Federal Budget & Appropriations Specialist Location: Primarily remote (U.S.); Washington, DC metro preferred Schedule: Part-time, approx. 24 hours/week; weekdays, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. ET availability Pay: $75.00–$95.00/hour ROLE KMRG, LLC (KMRG) is a federal services company that hires talented professionals to support Government agencies and the communities they serve. We are hiring a Federal Budget & Appropriations Specialist to support the U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO) and its Chief Financial Officer. In this role, you will provide senior-level guidance on federal budgeting, appropriations, accounting policies, financial controls, cost analysis, and strategic financial planning. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Apply today! RESPONSIBILITIESReview operating budgets, assess financial trends, develop options, and forecast budget outcomes Support annual budget requests, appropriations language, and Congressional budget justifications Analyze cost estimates, reimbursement rates, and managerial cost accounting information Evaluate five-year capital expenditure needs and major purchase and investment plans Advise on Revolving Fund reimbursements and applicable Title 44 requirements Review internal controls, identify financial risks, and recommend corrective actions Prepare responses to audit findings and Congressional or oversight inquiries Develop financial and accounting policies, procedures, and supporting guidance Prepare OMB-related budget analyses, reports, and sequestration information Support strategic investment planning, performance measures, and productivity improvements Evaluate financial management processes and systems and propose business improvements Prepare clear reports, presentations, recommendations, and recurring project updates Collaborate across GPO teams and provide knowledge transfer or training as needed REQUIRED BACKGROUNDMaster’s degree in a business-related, management, or legal field Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) professional certificate 15+ years of federal budgeting and appropriations experience, including at least 10 years within the Legislative Branch At least five recent years of specialized expertise in federal financial management and regulatory requirements Expertise in GAO Green Book, Yellow Book, and Red Book guidance; OMB Circulars A-11 and A-136 Experience with federal planning, budgeting, reporting, managerial cost accounting, and financial controls Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, Visio, Adobe PDF, and GBIS/Oracle; strong analytical and reporting abilities PREFERRED EXPERIENCEProfessional teaching or instructional experience Expert knowledge of Internal Control Assessment Worksheet (SOP-09-0004) SECURITY / ACCESSCurrent favorable Public Trust determination required before award (other federal agency determinations accepted; pending investigations do not qualify) U.S. citizenship or Green Card status and GPO suitability/badging requirements apply LOCATIONPrimarily remote within the United States; Washington, DC metro preferred Periodic attendance at GPO headquarters (732 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC) may be required, potentially weekly Onsite attendance and meetings occur as directed by GPO **** KMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.