Financial Specialist

Summary This position is located in the Office of Budget and Financial Management and serves as a Financial Specialist providing financial management assistance on a wide variety of budget and fiscal processes, including budget development, execution and tracking, and assisting in maintaining financial management systems. This is a Competitive Service position; additional positions may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire Assessment, if required You must complete a background investigation, credit check, and drug test. You must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable. Probationary period will apply. May be required to file a Financial Disclosure. Salary payments must be by direct deposit to a financial institution. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Qualifications In order to qualify for the Financial Specialistposition, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: FOR THE GS-09 LEVEL: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service performing the following: Assisting with auditing accounts, and files to ensure adherence to internal controls and regulations; Drafting an annual budget, aiding in budget amendments and supplemental appropriations; Requesting and tracking reimbursable funds through automated financial and accounting systems; AND Identifying problem areas to recommend solutions to management. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) OR Education: Applicants must have a Master's Degree or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B. or J.D. degree, if related. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position, examples of qualifying fields include business administration, finance, accounting, or other directly related field. NOTE: Applicants must submit a copy of their transcripts for verification. OR Combination: Applicants must have a combination of specialized experience and graduate education as described directly above that total 100% when combined. First, determine total qualifying experience as a percentage of the specialized experience described above; then determine the education as a percentage of the graduate education described above; and then add the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Only graduate education in excess of one year (18 semester hours) may be used when combining education and experience for this grade. NOTE: Applicants must submit a copy of their transcripts for verification. FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL the following: Compiling, analyzing and summarizing financial and/or budgetary information for an organization; Translating organizational needs and objectives, by line item and object class, into budget dollars and funding actions; Preparing financial management reports using automated computer systems and programs; Analyzing financial data to ensure accounting accuracy and compliance with laws and regulations; AND Assisting with the development of financial policies and procedures. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) OR Education: Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position, examples of qualifying fields include business administration, finance, accounting, or other directly related field. NOTE: Applicants must submit a copy of their transcripts for verification. OR Combination: Applicants must have a combination of specialized experience and graduate education as described directly above that total 100% when combined. First, determine total qualifying experience as a percentage of the specialized experience described above; then determine the education as a percentage of the graduate education described above; and then add the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. Only graduate education in excess of two years (36 semester hours) may be used when combining education and experience for this grade. NOTE: Applicants must submit a copy of their transcripts for verification. FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL the following: Providing guidance and assistance in projecting, planning, allocating, and executing financial resources; Assisting with the analysis of financial information to confirm proper execution of funds in accordance with applicable rules and regulations; Assisting in the monitoring of financial systems to ensure funds are properly allocated and obligated as apportioned in support of management objectives; AND Assisting with the coordination of internal control processes and financial audit activities. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here. Education ARE YOU USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? Education must be accredited by an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Applicants can verify accreditation by clicking here. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. (Note: If you are selected for this position based on education, an official transcript will be required, prior to your first day.) You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in accredited U.S. education programs; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, click here. Translated transcripts are required. Additional information Conditions of Employment: Only U.S. Citizens or Nationals are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review. Dual citizens of the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All DOJ applicants, both U.S. citizens and non-citizens, whose job location is with the U.S., must meet the residency requirement. For a total of three (not necessarily consecutive years) of the five years immediately prior to applying for a position, the applicant must have: 1) resided in the U.S., 2) worked for the U.S. overseas in a Federal or military capacity; or 3) been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving oversees. Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and (for scored examining) score 85 or better on established ranking criteria OR (for category rating criteria) rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria and must submit proof of eligibility for the special selection priority. Additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility can be found by clicking here. Note: Multiple selections may be made from this announcement. Salaries listed above are an approximation and are subject to duty station locality adjustment. As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. 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