Summary For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 26-SDTX-12859818-MP. Open to the first 50 applicants or until 2/03/2026 whichever comes first. Responsibilities If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team in the United States Attorney's Office, Southern District of Texas (SDTX). As a Budget Officer in the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), you will be responsible for planning, implementing, and administering the full spectrum of budget and financial management services as well as the management and control of the district's short and long-range budget. Typical work assignments will include: Supervising and monitoring the work of assigned subordinate employees. Assigning work to subordinates and identifying any developmental or training needs. Developing, planning and maintaining a comprehensive financial management program that involves both long-range programmatic plans and the annual budget as a key segment of those plans. Ensuring that all obligations, expenditures, unobligated orders, and available balances are properly maintained, supported, and documented for audit purposes. Reviewing and analyzing program fund requirements submitted by senior management and recommending allocations after receipt of operating plan allowances from the Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA). Controlling administrative and program funds and assuring that all issuances are not in excess of latest approved allowances. Providing a wide variety of budgetary reports through the use of multiple automated financial systems. Review and enter financial data ensuring quarterly audits are conducted through the use of multiple reporting systems and available programs for data analysis and compliance reviews. Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel. Providing technical advice and assistance in the identification of future resource requirements, and in the planning and development of future budget requirements in the Microsoft Office Suite. Developing financial policies to facilitate achievement of program goals and objectives in Word. Researching legal, regulatory, program, and budgetary information. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-13: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level and could have been gained in the federal, public, or private sector. Specialized experience is defined as: independently designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive financial management system; developing a financial planning and reporting system that involves long-range planning and the annual budget; providing reliable financial and managerial data to control budget execution in achieving short and long-range management plans; advising top management team on programmatic effectiveness relative to planned financial objectives; providing positive recommendations and alternative approaches to improve program plans, budget proposals, costs of operations and program accomplishments; formulating, preparing annual administrative budgets and operating plans; reviewing and analyzing past obligations, determining reasonable fund levels and evaluating validity of request; providing a wide variety of budgeting reporting, including monthly financial and quarterly reports; exercising delegated authority to assign and review work; performing progress reviews and performance evaluations and recommending disciplinary actions; and providing technical guidance, supervising, and overseeing duties assigned to support staff members. Comprehensive knowledge of and skill in using a financial management information system to enter financial data, track funds, and develop reports. Comprehensive knowledge of data manipulation tools available for analysis, to include but not limited Microsoft Office Suite. 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; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Additional Information: Background Checks and Security Clearance: Vacancies covered by this announcement may require varying levels of investigation as detailed below: Position Sensitivity and Risk: Special-Sensitive Trust Determination Process: National Security Security Clearance: Other Drug Test: Yes To be eligible for these vacancies, you'll need to provide at least 10 years of personal information and maybe more. You'll need to complete the Standard Form 86 (SF86). Position Sensitivity and Risk: Non-Critical Sensitive Trust Determination Process: National Security Security Clearance: Other Drug Test: Yes To be eligible for these vacancies, you'll need to provide at least 10 years of personal information and maybe more. You'll need to complete the Standard Form 86 (SF86). Position Sensitivity and Risk: High Risk Trust Determination Process: Suitability/Fitness Security Clearance: Other Drug Test: Yes To be eligible for these vacancies, you must complete the Standard Form 85P (SF85P) questionnaire. 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, 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.
