Financial Program Specialist (Financial Specialist)

About this role

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: GS-12 and GS-13: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position. Experience: GS-12 and GS-13: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

Some examples of qualifying experience are: GS-12: Experience in applying accounting and budgeting principles, concepts, theories and practices, and financial reporting and standards for a Trust Fund operation. Experience working with automated financial systems to determine the accuracy of financial information, proper recording of accounting data and recognizing discrepancies. Experience independently reviewing and analyzing a wide variety of tasks and diversified functions and making recommendations to changing financial systems, controls, and procedures based on budget requirements and the results of audits and reviews.

GS-13: Experience in maintaining an integrated system of financial services for a Trust Fund program to include budgeting, accounting, inventory management, financial reporting, Commissary and Inmate Telephone System operations, etc. Experience in evaluating automated financial systems, analyzing program operations, operational effectiveness, and procedural functions for a Trust Fund program and recommending revisions and improvements for a Trust Fund operation.

Experience in various financial and budgetary functions to include annual budget development and monitoring, reviewing financial obligations and certifying payments, and ensuring reimbursable agreements are in place for Trust Fund financial obligations. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities.