Financial Program Specialist
What you'd do
The position is located in the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) for the District of Columbia, Office of Behavioral Interventions (OBI), within the Intensive Cognitive Behavioral Intervention Unit (ICBIU). The Agency works closely with the criminal justice system and community partners to provide comprehensive services that support the fair administration of justice, increase public safety, prevent crime, and reduce recidivism.
Major duties
Budget Formulation and Financial Oversight Assist in planning, coordinating, and processing financial disbursement activities, including commercial payments, travel actions, interagency agreements, and fund transfers. Review financial data and budget submissions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures; compile budget estimates for higher-level review. Manage and coordinate complex disbursement activities involving multi-year funds, working capital accounts, appropriations, and other high-impact financial actions, providing authoritative guidance to OBI leadership. Budget Execution and Financial Monitoring Monitor obligations and expenditures to ensure alignment with spending plans and identify inconsistencies requiring correction or supervisory review. Enter, track, and reconcile financial data within CSOSA's financial systems and support year-end closing activities, including invoice and IPAC reconciliations. At full performance, conduct comprehensive reviews of budget estimates, program plans, and financial statements for major agency programs; analyze operating results and long-range requirements; and adjust financial plans to meet program objectives. Prepare detailed budget reports, recommend corrective actions, and ensure adequate funds are available to support program operations. Financial Analysis and Program Advisory Services Prepare summaries, reports, and analytical products that support financial decision-making within the OBI. Provide routine guidance to program staff on financial procedures, documentation requirements, and budget timelines. Serve as a subject-matter expert on financial management matters, providing authoritative analysis, recommendations, and interpretation of financial policy to senior leadership. Assess the financial impacts of program changes, operational adjustments, and resource allocations; advise management on strategies to improve fiscal accountability and program effectiveness. Project Planning and Management Assist in developing project plans, coordinating schedules, tracking progress, and preparing reports that support OBI project objectives. Participate in identifying project issues and contribute data and information for project evaluations. Manage complex, multi-phase projects involving interdependent activities, tight deadlines, and cross-organizational coordination; evaluate project performance and recommend improvements. Contract Administration and COR Support Support Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) activities by collecting contractor performance data, assisting with procurement reviews, and performing developmental price and cost analyses. Conduct market research to identify qualified small and disadvantaged firms and support procurement documentation. Serve as the COR for assigned contracts; monitor contractor performance, resolve technical issues, and ensure compliance with contract requirements within delegated authority. Interpret procurement regulations and provide guidance on procurement policy; review procurement actions and conduct complex price, cost, and financial analyses.
What you need to qualify
To qualify at the GS-11 level, you must fulfill one of the following qualification requirements: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as assisting with routine financial and budgetary tasks, including supporting financial disbursements, compiling and reviewing budget estimates and financial statements, tracking obligations and expenditures and entering data into financial systems, supporting invoice reconciliation and year-end closeout activities, assisting with project planning and preparing draft reports, supporting basic COR functions such as collecting contractor performance information and reviewing simple procurement actions, and applying fundamental knowledge of budget formulation, execution, and financial regulations to perform routine analytical tasks while following established guidelines. OR B. Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. Examples of qualifying fields include accounting, finance, business administration, public policy, economics, or other graduate programs related to budgeting or financial management. OR C. A combination of education and experience as listed above. Qualifying experience is converted to a percentage of the required experience and education is converted to a percentage of the required education. When the two percentages add up to at least 100 percent, the minimum qualification requirements can be met. NOTE: Transcripts are required for all claimed education. Failure to submit transcripts to confirm eligibility based on education will result in loss of consideration. To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. This experience includes independently performing advanced financial management work such as managing complex disbursements, conducting in-depth reviews of budget estimates, financial statements, and long-range funding needs, developing and adjusting budget plans and policies, analyzing program changes and recommending financial actions, executing budget monitoring, reconciliations, and year-end closeout, coordinating projects with multiple interdependent tasks, and serving as a COR by monitoring contractor performance, interpreting procurement regulations, and conducting price, cost, or financial analyses for complex procurements. Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-09 or higher grade in Federal Service. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). 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.
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