Financial Management Specialist

Financial Management Specialist

Department: Department of Justice

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $143913 - $187093 Per Year

Job Summary: This position serves as a Financial Management Specialist, located in the Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Resource Management Staff (RMS), Financial Execution and Oversight Directorate (FEOD) located in Washington, DC.

Major Duties:

• The position supports OCIO's Financial management mission by ensuring the effective execution and oversight of financial operations associated with IT services delivery, including activities under the Working Capital Fund (WCF) and reimbursable agreements. This includes supporting key financial process such as billing and invoicing while ensuring accuracy, timelines, and compliance with Departmental financial policies and standards. The role requires knowledge of federal financial principles, the application of advanced financial analysis and data-driven decision-making to evaluate financial plans, monitor program execution, and resolve complex financial management issues. The incumbent analyzes financial data, identifies trend and risks, performs reconciliations, and develops solutions to improve operational efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and ensure compliance with DOJ financial policies, standards, and organizational objectives. The duties and responsibilities for an Financial Management Specialist GS-0501-14 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Identifies existing or potential problem areas and recommends corrective actions to ensure compliance with federal financial regulations and polices. Oversees financial operations including invoice processing , reimbursable agreements, and other related functions to and supporting quarter -end and year-end closeout activities. Identifies and evaluates current and long-range program requirements. Assists customers and stakeholders in resolving complex financial management issues related to billing, invoicing , reimbursements , and other related problems pertaining to various financial management missions. Provides guidance concerning the legal and regulatory aspects of the acquisition and use of funds for program and administrative purposes.

Qualifications: To qualify for the position of Financial Management Specialist, at GS-0501-14, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below. Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-14 grade level, your resume must demonstrate one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable non-Federal experience. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing the following duties: Evaluates finance plans, program executions, and fund requirements Provides advice and guidance on finance policies, procedures, and compliance requirements. Utilizes financial systems (such as Unified Financial Management System (UFMS), CGI Momentum, etc) to analyze and solve financial management challenges, applying data-driven approaches to improve financial administration. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 05/07/2026 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. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 05/07/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/07/2026 to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on 05/07/2026. After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system. This message will be delivered to you via email notification. The email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder. If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments. Click here for Computer System Requirements (https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=USA_Hire_System_Requirements) Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can re-use the URL sent to you via email and also found on the Additional Application Information page that can be located in the application record in your USAJOBS account. Need Help? If you need help with USAJOBs or the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help or Application Manager Online Help websites which includes information on managing your account, creating an application, uploading documents, etc. Reasonable Accommodation: To request reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Ebony Stephenson at ebony.stephenson2@usdoj.gov for assistance. *Continued from Required Documents: If you are a displaced Federal employee claiming eligibility under CTAP or ICTAP: You must submit your separation notice or agency RIF letter from your agency OR if you have not yet been separated, you can provide the letter of intent to separate you from the agency because of reduction-in-force. Submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal and SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location OR Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-07