Supervisory Financial Management Specialist

Supervisory Financial Management Specialist

Department: Department of Energy

Location(s): Albany, Oregon, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Morgantown, West Virginia

Salary Range: $146481 - $195200 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is part of the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management - National Energy Technology Laboratory, Department of Energy. As a Supervisory Financial Management Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring the financial integrity of the Laboratory's financial management and control processes.

Major Duties:

• The Department of Energy's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. The Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management - National Energy Technology Laboratory office works to discover, integrate, and mature technology solutions to enhance the nation's energy foundation and protect the environment for future generations. Through forward-looking research and technology development, our team of talented and diverse experts provides technology solutions for today and options for tomorrow. We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy As a Supervisory Financial Management Specialist, you will: Ensure money is managed honestly and effectively, using strong financial practices and oversight. Oversee entire financial system, including creating, explaining, and spending the budget, setting up internal checks and balances, and reporting financial information. Provide expert advice to NETL leaders and DOE programs on how to best handle money, set financial rules, and manage funds. Manage complicated budgets that span multiple years, involving large amounts of funding, and includes many agreements where costs are shared with others. Lead and assist with development of the financial experts working in the Budget and Analysis department. Create and put into practice financial rules and procedures that obey all federal laws and DOE guidelines, including specific acts like the Federal Anti-Deficiency Act.

Qualifications: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 of 4 of the following: Directs the integration and oversight of financial management functions, ensuring strict adherence to fiscal policies and enhancing financial integrity across all budgetary phases, from formulation and execution to detailed analysis. Demonstrates agility in the rapid assessment and execution of high-priority, ambiguous tasks, leveraging comprehensive analysis of large datasets to formulate data-driven recommendations and present concise, actionable briefings to senior executive leadership Develops financial policies in support of financial assistance/grant making organizations, subject to federal law. Leads budget reallocation efforts during an unexpected and significant funding reduction, successfully prioritizing essential programs and mitigating adverse impacts by fostering cross-departmental collaboration and securing stakeholder consensus. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

How to Apply: Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the announcement closing date to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: The application process is as follows: Read all instructions before you begin. Click "Apply Online." Complete the application and attach all required documents. Submit by 11:59 PM ET on the 12/15/2025. Resume Tips: Max 2 pages and 5MB file size. PDF is recommended to preserve formatting; we also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, ODT, or Word (DOC/DOCX). No PDF portfolios. Use clear fonts like Lato, Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open Sans, Source Sans Pro, Roboto, or Noto Sans. Set 0.5-inch margins. Use 14-point font for titles, 10-point for main text. Managing Your Application: Update: Edit your application in USAJOBS before the closing date. Status: Log into USAJOBS to view your application status. Learn more here: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Support: USAJOBS Help: Visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/ for login.gov or USAJOBS assistance. Application Issues: If you have difficulty applying online, contact the Agency Contact listed in this announcement during business hours. Take screenshots of any system errors. To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To verify the status of your application, during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account; applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2025-12-15