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Financial Management Specialist
Department of Justice
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Office of Planning, Budget & Evaluation, Finance & Accounting Branch
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In this position, you will serve as a Financial Management Specialist in the Office of Planning, Budget, & Evaluation (OPBE) in the Finance & Accounting Branch. This office is responsible for ensuring the segregation of duties for strong internal controls; managing the requirements of both the internal and external financial audit requirements; overseeing of the Unified Financial Management System; overseeing of the reimbursable program; reviewing, processing, and certifying obligations, etc.
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Summary
In this position, you will serve as a Financial Management Specialist in the Office of Planning, Budget, & Evaluation (OPBE) in the Finance & Accounting Branch. This office is responsible for ensuring the segregation of duties for strong internal controls; managing the requirements of both the internal and external financial audit requirements; overseeing of the Unified Financial Management System; overseeing of the reimbursable program; reviewing, processing, and certifying obligations, etc.
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Accepting applications
Posted this week · Apply by 07/29/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 29, 2026
Location
5 vacancies in the following location:
Washington, DC
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $85,447 - $158,322 per year Pay scale & grade
GS 11 - 13
Promotion potential 13
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number ST-13001120-26-RC Control number 877455800
This job is open to
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Federal employees - Competitive service
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Managements hiring rules and pay scales.
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Veterans
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
Military spouses
Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.
Individuals with disabilities
Individuals who are eligible under Schedule A.
Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed in another hiring path.
Clarification from the agency
This vacancy announcement is open to Federal employees and other eligible applicants.
Duties
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The duties and responsibilities for a GS-0501-11/12/13 Financial Management Specialist generally include, but are not limited to, the following:
GS-11:
GS-12:
GS-13:
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
Qualifications
If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level as listed in the qualifications below. Time-in-Grade applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. Additionally, please ensure to submit an applicable SF-50 (please refer to the "required documents" section for additional information).
To qualify for the position of Financial Management Specialist, at GS-0501-11/12/13 you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below.
To qualify for the GS-11 Financial Management Specialist position, you must demonstrate that you have one year full (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the federal service performing such duties as: assisting with financial disbursement activities such as processing and or reviewing expenditures of appropriations, allotments, reimbursable accounts; researching analyzing and interpreting financial policies, laws, rules, and regulations; and reviewing travel authorizations and vouchers for accuracy and validity.
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Education: a LL.M, a Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position;
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Combination of Education and Experience: combination of education and experience that may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 54. Add the two percentages.
To qualify for the GS-12 Financial Management Specialist position, you must demonstrate that you have one year full (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the federal service performing such duties as: aiding in planning and managing a variety of financial disbursement activities involving different and unrelated processes, such as appropriations, allotments, reimbursable accounts, and transfers of funds; conducting research and analysis to resolve unusual and complex problems; collects, analyzes, and validates cost data to manage resources for assigned program areas; conducting cost studies for a variety of decision-making processes involving program planning, procurement, contracting, budgetary actions, and financial resources.
To qualify for the GS-13 Financial Management Specialist position, you must demonstrate that you have one year full (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the federal service performing such duties as: serving as certifying officer for the September 11th Victims Compensation Fund (VCF) and verifying the legality, propriety and correctness of payment; overseeing research and analysis to resolve unusual and complex problems dealing with substantial agency issues such as any improper and incorrect payments; advising management of reporting requirements, including all Treasury and OMB policies and practices; authorizing the disbursement of government funds in accordance with policy, precedent, and legal regulations; examining and reviewing all invoices and travel authorizations for compliance to ensure agency standards and other applicable laws, regulations, and procedures.
You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 07/29/2026 closing date 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.
Education
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, please see the statements below.Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, in order for it to be creditable towards your qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from accredited institution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Transcripts must be uploaded with your application to verify education. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
Additional information
Additional selections may be made from this announcement.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
The bullets below outline the various groups of applicants that fall under the term "status candidates". This vacancy is open to applicants from any of the groups listed below: When you apply youll have the chance to claim an eligibility pathway, be sure you fully read each statement and any links provided to make sure you know which eligibility you qualify for. See a full list and learn more at USAJOBS, see: What does Status Candidate mean? or Which Jobs am I Eligible to Apply for?
General Employment Information:
Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP/ICTAP): This program applies to federal employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:
Probationary: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs: The Fair Chance Act prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicants criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOJ employee or Federal contractor acting on its behalf has violated your rights under this Act, you may submit a written complaint within 30 days of the date of the alleged non-compliance directly to Victoria Jones at victoria.jones@usdoj.gov. Note: In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201(b) certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance Act.
This position is excluded from the bargaining unit.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement closes, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted by the HR Specialist. This information will be compared against your responses to the application questionnaire to determine your eligibility for Federal employment, and then whether you are qualified for this particular position. If a determination is made that you have inflated your responses when compared to your background information, you may be deemed ineligible.
BASIS OF RATING: DOJs Merit Promotion Procedures will be used to evaluate candidates. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, and other characteristics):
Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJs Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online assessment questionnaire. Qualified applications will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Names of all candidates in the highest qualified category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Applicants must receive a cut score of 85 to be considered.
PLEASE NOTE: To receive CTAP/ICTAP selection priority, you must be a displaced employee as defined by OPM, apply for a position at or below your current grade level that does NOT have a higher full performance level (FPL) than your current or last position of record, and be found well-qualified. For example, if you are a GS-12 and the position you are applying for is a GS-12/13, you will not have selection priority if you do not provide proof that your current position of record has full performance level to the GS-13
.If you would like to preview the application questionnaire, please see: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13001120.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required documents
Required Documents
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It is your responsibility to carefully review the list of required documents below and submit the necessary documentation based on your eligibility.Resume - All Applicants: You must submit a resume (a two page or less resume is required) containing the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history:
If you are a current or former Federal employee:
Due Weight for Performance:
If you are a Veteran or a qualifying parent or spouse:
If you are applying for consideration under the Military Spouse Appointing Authority: Military spouses of the armed forces on active duty should visit the following site for information on required documentation: https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spousesIf you are a person with a disability, claiming eligibility under Schedule A:
If you are a displaced Federal employee claiming eligibility under CTAP or ICTAP:
If you are using education to qualify for this position: You must submit a transcript, which may be unofficial, as long as it contains a full listing of courses, credit earned, grade and grade-point-average, subject area, degree(s) earned, and dates of award. Please do not submit electronic transcripts with documentation security protection.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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To apply for this position, you must complete the application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/29/2026 to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
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 Romaine Chase at romaine.e.chase@usdoj.gov or 202-514-4661 for assistance.
Agency contact information
Romaine Chase
Phone 202-514-4661 Email romaine.e.chase@usdoj.gov
Next steps
You will receive e-mail notifications as your application status is updated by DOJ. However, you can also see your application status any time by logging in to your USAJOBS account and looking on the "Applications" page. Click the position title to expand the display for each application in the list.
We strive to extend a final offer of employment within 90 days from the close of this announcement. Additional selections may be made from this announcement within 90 days.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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It is your responsibility to carefully review the list of required documents below and submit the necessary documentation based on your eligibility.Resume - All Applicants: You must submit a resume (a two page or less resume is required) containing the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history:
If you are a current or former Federal employee:
Due Weight for Performance:
If you are a Veteran or a qualifying parent or spouse:
If you are applying for consideration under the Military Spouse Appointing Authority: Military spouses of the armed forces on active duty should visit the following site for information on required documentation: https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spousesIf you are a person with a disability, claiming eligibility under Schedule A:
If you are a displaced Federal employee claiming eligibility under CTAP or ICTAP:
If you are using education to qualify for this position: You must submit a transcript, which may be unofficial, as long as it contains a full listing of courses, credit earned, grade and grade-point-average, subject area, degree(s) earned, and dates of award. Please do not submit electronic transcripts with documentation security protection.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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To apply for this position, you must complete the application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/29/2026 to receive consideration.
The application process is as follows:
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 Romaine Chase at romaine.e.chase@usdoj.gov or 202-514-4661 for assistance.
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Agency contact information
Romaine Chase
Phone 202-514-4661 Email romaine.e.chase@usdoj.gov
Next steps
You will receive e-mail notifications as your application status is updated by DOJ. However, you can also see your application status any time by logging in to your USAJOBS account and looking on the "Applications" page. Click the position title to expand the display for each application in the list.
We strive to extend a final offer of employment within 90 days from the close of this announcement. Additional selections may be made from this announcement within 90 days.
Expand Hide next steps
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
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Phone 202-514-4661 Email romaine.e.chase@usdoj.gov
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Summary
In this position, you will serve as a Financial Management Specialist in the Office of Planning, Budget, & Evaluation (OPBE) in the Finance & Accounting Branch. This office is responsible for ensuring the segregation of duties for strong internal controls; managing the requirements of both the internal and external financial audit requirements; overseeing of the Unified Financial Management System; overseeing of the reimbursable program; reviewing, processing, and certifying obligations, etc.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Posted this week · Apply by 07/29/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 29, 2026
Location
5 vacancies in the following location:
Washington, DC
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $85,447 - $158,322 per year Pay scale & grade
GS 11 - 13
Promotion potential 13
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number ST-13001120-26-RC Control number 877455800
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