Appropriations Liaison Officer (Schedule Policy/Career).

Offices-to-go; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Justice is seeking an Appropriations Liaison Officer (GS-0301-13/14) to coordinate with the House and Senate Appropriations Committees and internal DOJ offices on funding requests and policy objectives.

The role involves advising leadership, preparing budget estimates, and briefing senior officials on the budget process. The position requires US citizenship, background investigations, and Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience applying the appropriations process to resolve issues.
• Specialized experience briefing management on program or budget matters.
• Ability to develop policies/procedures related to the appropriations process.

Responsibilities

• Liaises between the Department and Appropriations Committees to support funding requests and policy objectives.
• Supports the Controller as liaison with OMB and Justice financial managers.
• Researches program or administrative matters and presents findings to officials.
• Provides advice on programs or policies and interpretations or decisions.

Skills

Budgeting process knowledge

Policy development

Briefing management

Analytical thinking

Interpretation of laws and regulations

Job description

Duties

• Day-to-day liaison between the Department and the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations in support of Department of Justice funding requests and policy objectives.
• Supports the Controller as liaison with the Office of Management and Budget, senior Justice Offices, and Justice component financial managers.
• Researches administrative or program related to materials and/or activities, and presents findings and recommendations in written, verbal, or other form to program, administrative, and/or management officials.
• Provides advice and guidance, including interpretations, opinions, or decisions regarding programs or policies.
• Consultations involve assessment of program or policy conditions, phenomena, or anomalies.
• Prepares and participates in the presentation of budget estimates and requests before the agency executive group and/or before Congressional appropriations committees.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a probationary or trial period. See "Additional Information" for specific details.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret w/SCI Security Clearance.
• A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement.
• This position serves in a Schedule Policy/Career category of the Excepted Service per the EO, Implementing Schedule Policy / Career in the Excepted Service, dated June 3, 2026.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Appropriations Liaison Officer (Schedule Policy/Career), at GS-0301-13/14, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below.

Specialized Experience: For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service, which includes: Applying new theories and/or developments related to the appropriations process to resolve issues; AND Developing qualitative or quantitative methods to evaluate agency programs, processes, and/or systems relating to budget and/or appropriations. Specialized Experience: For the GS-14, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service, which includes: Conducting special assignments relating to financial management, budgetary matters and/or legislation affecting the Department; Briefing management on matters concerning the program appropriations process; AND Developing policies and/or procedures on appropriations process.

You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by 10/05/2026 of this announcement.

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Probationary or Trial Period (as applicable):

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

EEO Statement/Policy:

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here:

DOJ Reasonable Accommodation Policy:

Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The DOJ Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found here:

Selective Service:

If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at:

Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs:

The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to the hiring office using the contact information listed in the announcement.

Note:

• 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R
• 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.