Financial Program Specialist

Summary

Organizational

Location:

This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Finance, Indianapolis, IN. Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement. Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

This position is located in the Financial Operations Directorate of the Office of Finance (OF), Office of the Commissioner, United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP), United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The incumbent provides financial program administration and analytical support to designated operational pay, revenue, and/or accounting functions. This position starts at a salary of $62,297.00 (GS-9, Step
1) to $80,991.00 (GS-, Step 10) with promotion potential to $117,446 (GS-12 Step 10). Typical duties include:
Compiling and analyzing workload, financial, and operational data to support financial program management and identify process or system issues. Gathering and evaluating customer service data, respond to stakeholder inquiries, and supporting helpdesk functions through resolution or referral. Preparing and updating instructions, procedures, and recommendations related to Office of Finance processes, regulations, directives, and compliance. Evaluating financial records and collected data to ensure the accuracy, reliability, relevance, and suitability of information used in financial reports, analyses, and program decisions.

Supporting studies, project work, and program operational reviews to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of financial services and operations. GS Salary:
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You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below) All pre‑employment processes will be conducted in English You may be required to pass a background investigation CBP follows the DHS Drug‑Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards.

Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties.

Please review further details via the following link. DHS uses E‑Verify, an internet‑based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E‑Verify including your rights and responsibilities. Bargaining Unit:
This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the National Treasury Employees Unions - NTEU. For local chapter contact information see Chapter Websites - National Treasury Employees Union - NTEU CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to protect and serve the United States of America and to exemplify the CBP Core Values of Vigilance, Service to Country and Integrity.

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Experience:

You qualify for the GS‑9 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
Gathering and evaluating financial data used to develop and improve services.…