Financial Program Specialist

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking recent graduates to join the Office of Finance at the GS-7 or GS-9 level, with a clear path for advancement to GS-12. The salary range is approximately $90,000 to $117,000 per year. Open to those who will graduate within nine months from the date of application.

You will join a team dedicated to service, integrity, innovation, and financial excellence, and contribute to essential financial operations and growth across the agency.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates may start at GS-7 or GS-9 with a clear advancement path.
• Open to individuals who will graduate within nine months from the date of application.

Responsibilities

• Ensure CBP employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Manage and support a complex federal budget.
• Provide financial analysis that helps leaders make informed decisions.
• Protect taxpayer and fee-funded resources through accurate accounting and reporting.
• Strengthen audit readiness, transparency, and accountability.
• Modernize financial and revenue systems that support the frontline workforce.

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Professional degree

Doctorate

Vocational or technical certificate

Job description

Join CBP’s Office of Finance and Make an Impact

Career Growth Opportunity: Begin your federal career at the GS-7 or GS-9 level with a clear path for advancement. With successful performance, you may be eligible for annual promotions up to the GS-12 level, with a salary range of approximately $90,000 to $117,000.

At U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Office of Finance helps power the mission by responsibly managing the resources CBP needs to protect the nation.

We are looking for talented recent graduates who want to build a meaningful career in public service. You will join a team committed to service, integrity, innovation, and financial excellence.

In the Office of Finance, you could help:

• Ensure CBP employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Manage and support a complex federal budget.
• Provide financial analysis that helps leaders make informed decisions.
• Protect taxpayer and fee-funded resources through accurate accounting and reporting.
• Strengthen audit readiness, transparency, and accountability.
• Modernize financial and revenue systems that support the frontline workforce.

We invest in our people through training, professional growth, recognition, and opportunities to build skills for the future. If you are ready to apply your education to work that matters, consider a career with CBP’s Office of Finance.

Must be U.S. Citizen

Requirements to qualify for Recent Graduate, including "will graduate within the next 9 months".

Open to individuals who will receive a qualifying associate, bachelors, master's, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within nine (9) months from the date of application, graduates who received their degree within the past two (2) years, and veteran's unable to apply within two (2) years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, have up to six (6) years after degree completion to apply.