Financial Specialist

Financial Specialist

Department: Department of Justice

Location(s): Falls Church, Virginia

Salary Range: $102415 - $158322 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located in the Office of Budget and Financial Management and serves as a Financial Specialist providing financial management assistance on a wide variety of budget and fiscal processes, including budget development, execution and tracking, and assisting in maintaining financial management systems. This is a Competitive Service position; additional positions may be filled from this announcement within 90 days of certificate issuance.

Major Duties:

• Duties include but are not limited to the following: Responsible for reviewing and analyzing budget planning estimates submitted by assigned components for technical accuracy and adequacy of supporting narrative justification, and conformance with DOJ budgetary policy and guidelines. Coordinates work with senior level analysts and component office staff on analysis of finance orders in relation to forecasting expenses and provides narrative explanation of the causes of variances between actual and budget objectives. Evaluates incoming accounting reports to interpret results of operations, to track financial trends and events, and to resolve fiduciary and/or financial management problems. Maintains control of resources, funds allocation, fund control, inter-and intra-agency reimbursable agreements and financial reports in a fiscally responsible manner. Reconciles a variety of automated accounting data to identify financial data discrepancies and corrective actions required.

Qualifications: In order to qualify for the Financial Specialist position, you must meet the following time in grade requirements and minimum qualifications: FOR THE GS-12 LEVEL: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service performing ALL the following: Providing guidance and assistance in projecting, planning, allocating, and executing financial resources; Assisting with the analysis of financial information to confirm proper execution of funds in accordance with applicable rules and regulations; Assisting in the monitoring of financial systems to ensure funds are properly allocated and obligated as apportioned in support of management objectives; AND Assisting with the coordination of internal control processes and financial audit activities. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service performing the following: Providing guidance and assistance in projecting, planning, allocating, and executing financial resources; Researching and analyzing financial information to confirm proper execution of funds in accordance with applicable rules and regulations; Monitoring financial systems to ensure funds are properly allocated and obligated as apportioned in support of management objectives; Coordinating internal control processes and financial audit activities; Aiding in developing financial policy directives, necessary to effect the improvement of organizational resources management operations; AND Assisting in the development and formulation of financial documentation for submission to headquarters. (Your resume must CLEARLY demonstrate this experience) Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/11/2026 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 05/11/2026. 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 EOIR HR at EOIR.HR_Application_Review@usdoj.gov for assistance.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-11