Budget Assistant

Job Title: Budget Assistant

Location: Remote

Department: US Health and Human Services/OPRE

Job Type: W2 About Prestige Development Group (PDG)

Prestige Development Group (PDG) specializes in providing innovative human capital management solutions tailored to meet the needs of both private and public sector organizations. We are a certified SBA HUBZone and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business dedicated to fostering diversity, inclusion, and operational excellence. Position Summary The Budget Assistant supports budget activities of the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF). OPRE oversees contracts and grants to study ACF's social services programs and the low-income and at-risk children and families they serve. Areas of focus include Head Start, child care, welfare, employment and self-sufficiency, child abuse and neglect, responsible fatherhood and healthy marriage, home visiting, and youth services. OPRE includes approximately one hundred federal and contracted staff, primarily research and evaluation specialists. OPRE oversees a portfolio of approximately $200 million in grants and contracts. Key Responsibilities

• Process invoices (review for accuracy, submit for payment, follow-up to ensure payment, request corrections when needed, work with external financial management offices to resolve discrepancies, etc.)
• Update payment records for invoices within OPRE's financial management system
• Support the processing of the "invoices on hold" list
• Maintain OPRE's financial management system's user administration processes, as well as maintain the security artifacts generated within the process of user administration
• Run weekly financial reports, track spending, and update funding lines in OPRE's financial management system
• Search for information in a variety of internal and external data systems and make updates/inquiries as needed to ensure that all systems are accurate
• Track contract modifications and properly upload them into OPRE's financial management system
• Perform regular contract reconciliations and recommend solutions for discrepancies as needed
• Support a variety of procurement-related activities
• Communicate regularly with OPRE staff to answer budget-related questions
• Assist with the compilation of responses to ad hoc and recurring data or information requests from OPRE and ACF management
• Must be available to work on September 30th and October 1st (weekday or weekend) in order to support OPRE's fiscal year closeout activities
• Perform other duties needed to achieve VPD and/or customer mission success
  
  

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of relevant professional experience is required in Finance, Accounting, Business, Public Administration, or a related field
• Skilled at communicating technical concepts within a team and across a variety of staff with varying levels of comfort with the budget process
• Adept at learning many different systems and understanding the differing natures of each system and its users
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationship with program office staff and external partners
• Strong and forward-thinking problem-solving skills--able to analyze issues, extrapolate implications, develop and recommend alternative approaches and solutions, etc.
• Ability to work independently, be flexible, and work as part of a remote team in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent time management skills, including handling multiple projects simultaneously and on tight timeframes, while also managing shifting priorities
• Ability to be detail-oriented, process-oriented, and driven to produce high-quality work
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to write clearly and succinctly, and to be responsive
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Teams, PowerPoint) with specific expertise in Microsoft Excel (utilizing pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data filtering/sorting, etc.)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $55-65k
• Additional benefits and perks may be included based on the role.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Prestige Development Group (PDG) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. PDG prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind, including based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

PDG is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in our job application and hiring process. Background Check Policy

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. PDG complies with all applicable laws regarding background checks. How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.This template ensures compliance with major federal and state-specific labor laws, incorporates diversity and inclusivity practices, and aligns with standard job description structures. Adjustments may be made based on specific job roles and legal requirements in certain states.