Budget & Financial Operations Specialist

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service is seeking a professional in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) to support budget formulation, execution and performance, and to provide expertise on financial management and accounting operations, systems and plans.

Applicants must meet all qualifications by the closing date, including specialized experience and education, as defined in the posting.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 level.
• Experience researching financial data in agency financial systems to support budget formulation and execution.
• Experience reviewing obligations and expenditures to determine funding adequacy and recommend adjustments.
• Experience preparing statistical or financial reports that track program funds and inform management decisions.
• Experience providing guidance on procurement procedures and assisting with requisitions or purchase orders.
• Experience supporting COR-related duties for contracts or facility leases by coordinating maintenance or facility service needs.
• Experience tracking personnel actions or FTE levels to support staffing and workforce planning activities.
• Experience coordinating emergency or continuity-related communication materials, including maintaining calling-tree information.

Job description

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service is seeking a professional in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) to support budget formulation, execution and performance, and to provide expertise on financial management and accounting operations, systems and plans.

Applicants must meet all qualifications by the closing date, including specialized experience and education, as defined in the posting.