Budget Officer

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.

As an Budget Officer in the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), District of New Mexico, you will be responsible for: Planning, formulating, justifying, implementing, and administering budget and financial management activities. Providing positive recommendations and alternative approaches to improve program plans, budget proposals, costs of operations, and program accomplishments Preparing budget justifications for recommended allocation levels, particularly deviations from initial office submissions Planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets goals and priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assigning work to subordinates based on difficulty of assignments and staff capabilities. Evaluating work performance of subordinates. Providing technical advice and assistance to resolve problems referred by staff. Interviewing candidates for positions in unit and makes tentative selections subject to approval by the United States Attorney. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.