Summary
This position is located in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Grant Financial Management Division (GFMD).
Duties
The duties and responsibilities for a GS- 0510-13 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: Major Duties: Interprets and administers comprehensive accounting and financial management policies to ensure compliance with federal standards established by Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Treasury Department, General Accountability Office (GAO), Department of Justice (DOJ), and Office of Justice Programs (OJP), including formulating policy clarifications on fiscal requirements for record-keeping, auditing, purchasing, grant management, and contracting. Analyzes complex federal grant administration requirements for grant-in-aid programs by reviewing OMB circulars, program regulations, DOJ/OJP guidelines, and authorizing statutes to establish procedures resolving unprecedented issues affecting grant programs. Serves as subject matter expert on accounting and financial management policies by authoring and revising official guidance, producing clear written material on complex technical accounting topics, and coordinating development and dissemination of policy statements. Provides technical guidance and education to discretionary grant recipients, state criminal justice agencies, and for-profit/nonprofit organizations on financial accountability, budgeting, grants management, and compliance with federal statutes and DOJ/OJP policies. Conducts cost analysis and validation by reviewing indirect cost rate applications from state/local governments and organizations, examining payment requests and grant budgets to verify cost allowability, allocability, reasonableness, and compliance with cost principles. Performs comprehensive financial monitoring by conducting on-site visits to assess grantee accounting systems, analyzing financial reports and audit findings, and consulting with stakeholders to identify and resolve complex financial issues. Evaluates grantee operations to ensure compliance with federal requirements in financial accountability, budgeting, and program implementation, while reviewing waiver requests and assessing legislative impacts on operations. Develops and delivers specialized training by creating customized, program-specific technical assistance for grantees on a regional basis and conducting regular training sessions for Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) and OJP staff. Analyzes and resolves complex financial program issues requiring comprehensive strategies, evaluates impacts of legislative changes on program operations, and provides recommendations for policy formulation and decision making. Coordinates interagency collaboration by serving as DOJ/OJP liaison to working groups and task forces, presenting and negotiating agency positions, and partnering with Inspector General, federal agencies, and GAO on significant policy issues.
Education
This position has a positive education requirement. Please see the Qualifications section for more information. Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, in order for it to be creditable towards your qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from accredited institution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your complete application package (resume/supporting documentation, online questionnaire, and USA Hire Competency Based Assessment) will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. Your USAHIRE assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments. If you would like to preview the application questionnaire, please see: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13073129 If you are basically qualified for this job and are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. For Non-Competitive applicants: If you are basically qualified for this job, as described above, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. For Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)/Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) applicants: If you have CTAP/ICTAP eligibility and are found well-qualified for this vacancy, you will receive selection priority over other candidates. To be found well qualified, you must meet and exceed all qualification requirements and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. Technical Qualifications: Applicants identified for interview, will be further evaluated on the following technical qualifications: Financial Policy Development and Regulatory Compliance Cost Analysis and Grant Financial Review Financial Monitoring and Grantee Assessment Technical Assistance, Training, and Stakeholder Education Program Analysis and Interagency Coordination Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials, application questionnaire, or during an interview may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.