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The Office of Budget and Planning (OBP) is part of the Office of the Managing Director and oversees the Fund's administrative and capital budgets, working with an interdepartmental budget community. OBPโs work involves budget formulation, negotiation of spending envelopes with each of the Fund's departments and offices, monitoring budget execution, and making mid-year adjustments as needed. The Office is often called on to assess the budget implications of internal policies and new work streams, as well as the consequences of changes in the external environment.
Job Summary
Under the guidance of the Budget Manager, the selected candidate will perform day-to-day administration of data management in accordance with established procedures in OBP. The incumbent will participate in data management activities and will be involved, amongst other tasks, in data analytics, data visualization, data quality management and other budget system-related activities and initiatives. Responsibilities will span across systems such as Costing, Time Reporting (PeopleSoft), Budget Planning and Analytics (IBM TM1), Budget Reporting (Power BI), interfaces with HR systems (Workday), Capacity Development (Clarizen), Peoplesoft Financials, Travel Management (PeopleSoft), and more generally other Fund wide modernization projects. As new budget-related technologies are rolled out across the Fund, the incumbent will be involved in assessing requirements, business process impact, and data needs, and will participate in solution design and implementation on behalf of OBP.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Assists with tasks to support the efficient and effective use of budget systems and performs data management tasks in support of departmental and/or Fund-wide usage. Assists with maintaining relevant technical information and database environments in coordination with ITD, and with ensuring accuracy of data and programs.
Assists with designing, building, and optimizing enterprise-grade analytics and visualization solutions using Power BI and Microsoftโs (SQL) data stack. The role focuses on transforming complex financial and operational data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making and operational reporting.
Assists with analyzing requirements and ongoing assessments of departmental business needs, and with identifying and implementing technical solutions to simplify business functions and improve information sharing, working collaboratively with ITD. Participates in implementing changes in work processes to improve efficiency and productivity.
Participates in the design, development, modification, testing, and implementation of systems and datasets, including functional capabilities, data security, and backup/recovery specifications. Assists with performing ongoing reviews and assessments of the adequacy, suitability, and performance of current budget systems and quality of data.
Assists with information and knowledge gathering from internal and external sources. Retrieves and prepares data in response to internal and external data requests. Analyzes and manipulates data with end-user tools and systems to produce necessary data-driven reports and presentations. Uses data visualization in modernizing products.
Utilizes advanced knowledge in the field of computer science or software engineering along with advanced knowledge of software development and methodologies to develop prototype solutions for Budget teams.
The incumbent supports the inventory and technical assessment of OBPโs SQL-based applications, databases, and reports by analyzing SQL objects, mapping data flows and dependencies, and documenting integration points and manual processes. The role evaluates the business needs behind existing shadow systems, identifies redundancies and gaps, and reviews alignment with enterprise platforms such as TM1, IBBIS, Adaptive Planning, the Costing Solution, and Power BI. Based on these analyses, the incumbent recommends strategies for consolidation, migration, optimization, or retirement of SQL-based solutions, and develops decommissioning roadmapsโincluding timelines, resource needs, and risk mitigationโwhile producing clear technical documentation such as system inventories, entity relationship diagrams, data flow maps, and gap analyses.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum QualificationsEducational development, typically acquired through the completion of a university degree, or equivalent, in programming/systems, computer science, statistics, finance, mathematics, economics, or a related field of study, is required. Alternatively, a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a related position at Grade A05, or equivalent, is required.
In addition to the qualifications set forth above, the following competencies are preferred:
Information systems experience, with prior experience working on supporting financial and/or budget systems and data management.
Experience in assessing business system needs, documenting business requirements, and participating in system development lifecycle activities.
Experience in performing data analytics, and familiarity with data extraction, data validation and data visualization tools.
Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple activities, often under tight deadlines.
Proven competence to handle sensitive and highly confidential matters with discretion and diplomacy.
Experience conducting system analysis, documenting business requirements, performing fit-gap assessments, and participating in the system development lifecycle (SDLC).
Specialized Skills/ Knowledge
Visual Basic, Power Query, DAX, SQL, PL/SQL, Power BI are required and will be assessed through a technical test as part of the selection process.
Prior experience with IBM Planning & Analytics (TM1) is desirable.
Microsoft Certified Power BI Analyst | Java | JavaScript | Python | R would be an added advantage.
Database architecture review, schema analysis, dependency mapping, data migration and archival strategies, data flow and ER diagram documentation.
Only candidates who are currently residing in the Washington DC metro area will be considered.
This is a one-year contractual appointment. Contractual appointments at the IMF are renewable for up to four years of cumulative contractual service, pending incumbent's performance, budget availability and continuous business need.
Department:OBP Office of Budget and Planning
Hiring For: A06, A07, A08
The IMF is guided by the principle that the employment, classification, promotion, and assignment of staff shall be made without discrimination against any person. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.