Administrative Officer

USDA-FSIS; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) seeks a professional within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) to provide expertise on budget formulation, execution and performance. This role supports policy on financial management, accounting operations, systems and plans, and contributes to strategic planning across the agency.

Qualified applicants will have specialized experience at the GS-9 level and experience with financial data analysis and procurement processes in federal

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: 1 year at GS-9 level showing financial data research to support budget formulation and execution.
• Experience reviewing obligations and expenditures to determine funding adequacy and recommend adjustments.
• Preparing statistical or financial reports that track program funds and inform management decisions.
• Providing guidance on procurement procedures and assisting with requisitions or purchase orders.
• Supporting COR-related duties for contracts or facility leases by coordinating maintenance or facility service needs.
• Tracking personnel actions or FTE levels to support staffing and workforce planning.
• Coordinating emergency or continuity-related communication materials, including maintaining calling-tree information.

Responsibilities

• This position is in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). The OCFO is responsible for providing expertise on budget formulation, execution and performance; communicating FSIS policy on financial management and accounting operations, systems and plans; and for integrating and executing technical leadership through strategic planning.

Job description

Summary

This position is in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). The OCFO is responsible for providing expertise on budget formulation, execution and performance; communicating FSIS policy on financial management and accounting operations, systems and plans; and for integrating and executing technical leadership through strategic planning.

Duties

This position is in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO). The OCFO is responsible for providing expertise on budget formulation, execution and performance; communicating FSIS policy on financial management and accounting operations, systems and plans; and for integrating and executing technical leadership through strategic planning.

Requirements

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-9 level) that demonstrates the statements below:

• Researching financial data in agency financial systems to support budget formulation and execution.
• Reviewing obligations and expenditures to determine funding adequacy and recommend adjustments.
• Preparing statistical or financial reports that track program funds and inform management decisions.
• Providing guidance on procurement procedures and assisting with requisitions or purchase orders.
• Supporting COR‑related duties for contracts or facility leases by coordinating maintenance or facility service needs.
• Tracking personnel actions or FTE levels to support staffing and workforce planning activities.
• Coordinating emergency or continuity‑related communication materials, including maintaining calling‑tree information.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is the public health regulatory agency responsible for ensuring the safety of meat, poultry and processed eggs. USDA is a great place to start or continue your career. For more information on USDA and the Food Safety and Inspection Service, visit FSIS.