The Senior Business Specialist will provide expert business analysis, program support, and advisory services to OPM’s Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) and Internal Control and Compliance (ICC) Division. This role bridges business and technical requirements, ensuring compliance with OMB Circular A-123 Appendix D, the CFO Act, FMFIA, and related financial management regulations. The Senior Business Specialist will support the execution of internal control assessments, develop documentation and reporting, and provide strategic recommendations to improve financial management processes.

The Senior Business Specialist day-to-day functions will be to:

• Lead business analysis and documentation efforts in support of internal control assessments, including Test of Design (TOD) and Test of Operating Effectiveness (TOE).
• Support development of project plans, schedules, risk assessments, and deliverables such as deficiency memos, lessons learned, and IT Summary of Aggregated Deficiencies (IT SAD).
• Conduct data validation, process mapping, and documentation of financial and mixed financial systems.
• Analyze business processes and identify opportunities for improvement, automation, or remediation.
• Collaborate with system/process owners, auditors, and OPM leadership to ensure alignment with internal control requirements.
• Prepare and deliver reports, dashboards, and briefings to support ICC decision-making.
• Provide subject matter guidance to junior analysts and team members.