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EmployerExecutive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Location Oxford, MS USA
PostedDecember 6, 2025

Job Details

Budget Officer
Summary For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 26-MSN-12841430-MS. Responsibilities If selected for this position, you will be responsible for the management and control of the district's short and long-range budget. Typical work assignments will include: Developing and maintaining a comprehensive financial management program that involves both long-range and programmatic plans and the annual budget; Developing financial policies to facilitate achievement of program goals and office objectives; Managing the certification of obligations for the office; Providing technical guidance, advice, and assistance to the Administrative Officer and the U.S. Attorney in the identification of future resource requirements, and in the planning and development of future budget requirements; Preparing annual administrative budgets and operating plans; Preparing justifications for recommended allocation levels, particularly deviations from initial office submissions; and Preparing monthly financial and budgetary reports to office management, and quarterly reports to the agency. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-12: To be eligible at the GS-12 level, you must meet have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11. Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is defined as monitoring the execution of a budget with many different sources and types of funding; reviewing accounting documents for budget execution activities such as obligations, payments, corrections, and adjustments; presenting findings and recommendations to top levels of management; preparing estimates, auditing expenditures, and utilizing an automated financial management information system to enter financial data, track funds, and develop reports. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Education Additional Information Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized. The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov. Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. EEO Statement: 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. Political Appointees (Current or Former): The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.

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