Budget Officer

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 76,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys in North Dakota seeks a GS-12 budget/financial specialist to develop, maintain, and administer financial data to control budget execution and monitor funds.

You will prepare budget estimates, verify expenses, and advise on funding levels for policy priorities. Knowledge of automated financial systems is a plus; ICTAP/CTAP priority may apply when eligible.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in developing, maintaining, and administering financial data to control budget execution.
• Experience monitoring obligations, appropriating funds, and validating expenses.
• Ability to develop internal budget policies and procedures and advise management on funding.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and administer financial data to support budget execution.
• Prepare budget estimates and projections using past obligations and funding levels.
• Provide technical guidance on planning budget requirements and status to top management.

Skills

Budget management

Financial data analysis

Budget forecasting

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Automated financial management system

Job description

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 26-ND-13066265-MS.

GS-12: To be eligible at the GS-12 level, you must have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level.
Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is defined as experience developing, maintaining, and administering financial data to control execution of short and long-range budgets; monitoring obligations, appropriating funds, and validating expenses; utilizing an automated financial management information system to enter financial data, track funds, and develop financial and budget reports; preparing budget estimates and projections utilizing past obligations, fund levels, validity of request, and compliance with current policies and priorities; developing internal budget policies and procedures; and updating top level management officials on the status of financial operations and funding levels and providing technical guidance, advice, and assistance on the planning and development of future and current budget requirements and status.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.