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Senior Operations Budget Officer

Job ID:

251008

Location:

MD-Metro Bldg New Carrollton

Full/Part Time:

Full-Time

Posting Open-Close

11/05/2025

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11/16/2025

Union

NRP

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Job Description

Senior Budget Officer Marketing Statement:

Business Operations is seeking a highly talented and motivated Senior Budget Officer professional who specializes in all aspects of financial management from developing budgets to analyzing, interpreting and proposing resolutions for complex issues. This position will support the Deputy General Manager organization in the day-to-day budget planning, developing, forecasting, monitoring, analyzing, and reporting in alignment with WMATA polices and financial principals. The successful candidate will continually track financial commitments, opportunities to reduce costs, and monitor budget adherence to collaboratively provide guidance to WMATA¿s leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

+ Bachelor¿s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting and/or related fields of study

Experience

+ A minimum of seven (7) years¿ experience in research, analysis, and execution of budget administrative/analysis activities and includes at least 2 of the following: personnel administration, administrative supplies/ materials, preparation of executive correspondence, and/or organizational standard operating procedures development.

Certification/Licensure

+ Possession of a valid driver¿s license

Preferred

+ Master¿s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting and/or related fields of study

Medical Group

Satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this position, if required. The incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of this position either with or without reasonable accommodations.

Mission Essential Designation

In accordance with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority¿s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) this job has been identified as critical to mission essential functions. Incumbents in this role may be required to report to or continue to work in the event of authorized office closings or service suspensions due to severe weather, natural disaster, fire, operational emergencies or related events.

SUMMARY

The Senior Operations Budget Officer supports the assigned Department¿s Operating Budget program and is responsible for the creation and management of the Operating Budget and forecasts which supports the annual and multi-year plans. Specific responsibilities include planning, implementing financial policies and procedures, budget management, quality control, and coordination of internal and external strategic guidelines according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), WMATA¿s Compact, Policy Instructions, financial best practices, and the Department's policies. The incumbent analyzes and interprets complex issues; manages and develops the budget; prepares reports and presentations; evaluates contractual schedules; evaluates strategic plans; and provides guidance on short and long-term decisions in a collaborative, equitable, and sustainable manner. The Senior Operating Budget Officer also continually evaluates opportunities to improve service, reduce costs and responds to increased costs through the review of cost variances, anticipated fiscal impacts, and unplanned events. The Senior Operating Budget Officer develops and presents comprehensive recommendations and supports the development of team members thought mentoring and providing technical and quality guidance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

+ Manages the review, analysis, and modification of departmental-level proposed budgets to ensure sufficient justification, assessment of the need for changes, and conformance with established guidelines and policies.

+ Assesses areas of funding, conducts budget development discussions with senior management, analyzes areas of deficiencies, provides strategic guidance to include actionable recommendations, and evaluates the effectiveness of recommendations.

+ Prepares exploratory / fiscal impact reports which may bridge Operating, Capital, and Grant resource needs.

+ Develops macro / micro departmental operational budget guidance and provides budget overview, during the on-boarding process of senior and mid-level leadership.

+ Provides liaison support and facilitates meetings among the portfolio office and support offices which may include Procurement, Grants, Management and Budget Services, Accounting, Council, and Accounts Payable.

+ Analyzes and interprets the financial impact of legislation and programmatic enhancements.

+ Presents financial information and represents areas of complex issues internally and externally.

+ Ensures senior and mid-level leadership are appraised of their departmental fiscal outlook, which may include meetings to review specific areas of concern and opportunity, and the organization of executive leadership talking points.

+ Creates departmental policy, guidelines, and oversight procedures for the development, execution, and reallocation processes within the department.

+ Assists in the creation and review of procurement documents. Responsible for cost allocation to appropriate projects and for the timely and accurate review and approval of applicable invoices/contracts. Coordinates with various internal offices and other WMATA staff to ensure material procurements are executed in a timely fashion and are consistent with Authority policies and procedures.

The** **functions** **listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

• Skills and/or behavioral assessment

• Personal interview

• Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)

• Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)

• Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)

• Review of a current motor vehicle report

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.