Financial Program Specialist (Financial Specialist)

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Provides oversight and guidance to institutional and regional staff on reviewing, analyzing and evaluating the BOP's Trust Fund operation and recommends changes which provide maximum utilization of manpower, money and material. Prepares and ensures the accuracy of various financial statements which reflect the status of the Trust Fund Operation, and are presented to the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Inspector General for audit. Responsible for monitoring, reviewing, and processing all national program obligations for accuracy and timeliness. Maintains liaison with management officials at all levels of the BOP to ascertain their needs for financial and budgeting data, to encourage greater use of the that data in the management processes, and to provide information on the effects of program changes on the Trust Fund accounting and budgeting operation and to recommend management actions for changes and alternatives relating to trends in data.

Career Transition Programs (CTAP): This program applies to Federal and/or DOJ 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: Meet CTAP eligibility criteria; Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility: A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter), Most recent performance appraisal, and Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location. See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information. 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. More information can be found here: U.S Department of Justice - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Key Requirements: U.S. Citizenship is Required. See Special Conditions of Employment Section.