BUDGET OFFICER

Summary This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Associate Chief Financial Officer (ACFO) for Financial Policy and Planning (FPP), Budget Division. This position may be used to fill additional/similar positions within OCFO. Selectee will serve in either of the following duty locations: Washington DC: Salary range $ 169,279 - $197,200 or New Orleans LA: Salary range $147,945 - $192,331 Duties Help Participating with the USDA OCFO in the formulation of Department-wide financial policies and programs. Developing and directing a system for coordinated budgetary administration within Office of the Secretary (OSEC). Formulates estimates of funds required to carry out authorized activities of the OSEC and Departmental Staff Offices. Oversees work of staff to support the Departmental Shared Cost Review board in carrying out oversight and review of these activities for reporting to the Secretary regarding Cost center activities and requested resource levels. Supervises work of accountant as needed with Financial Management Services. Directs, or oversees supervisors, or comparable personnel; and/or providing similar oversight of contractors. Serving as principle advisor to the Office of the Secretary (OSEC), the Assistant Secretary Administration (ASA), and Departmental Staff Office Directors and senior management staff on all financial matters. Exercises significant responsibilities in dealing with officials of other units or organizations, or in advising management officials of higher rank. Requirements Help Conditions of employment You must be a US Citizen or US National. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Successful completion of one-year Supervisory probationary period, unless previously served. Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served. Qualifications Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Specialized Experience GS-15: Have at least one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 level in Federal Service or equivalent responsibility in the private sector/pay systems that equipped me with the particular competencies to successfully perform as a Budget Officer: Such experience includes: 1) Conference travel funding formulation, justification and executing travel funding appropriations; 2) Federal budget and appropriations processes, laws, regulations, policies and procedures governing administrative appropriations; 3) Communicating budgetary matters to multiple levels of a federal agency; 4) Analyzing and validating financial data, drawing and recommending conclusions; and 4) Preparing and developing revised procedures, instructions and guidelines that result in the improvement of travel, grants, debt and financial management. Time in Grade: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. Applicants must have on year of specialized experience at the next lower grade to be considered for the higher grade (e.g. one year at the GS-14 grade level for consideration for the GS-15 grade level). This requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. NOTE: This experience must be demonstrated on your resume/supporting documents. The following links provides more information on the qualifications for this position: Individual Standards: Group Standards: Education Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience at this grade level. Additional information Selectee will serve in either of the following duty locations: Washington DC: Salary range $ 169,279 - $197,200 or New Orleans LA: Salary range $147,945 - $192,331 This is not a bargaining unit designated position. This position may require occasional travel. This position may be eligible to telework up to four hours per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. New supervisors/managers who have never held a supervisory appointment in the USDA, or documented successful completion of either a USDA agency or Department-level approved new supervisor program must complete the USDA-wide approved new supervisor training program. This training must be completed according to all regulations, within one year of beginning the appointment and before the end of their probationary period. Failure to complete the required training and assessment may result in failure to complete probation and reassignment to another position in compliance with 5 CFR Part 315, Subpart I. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP or RPL eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) provides current or former temporary or term employees of federal land management agencies opportunity to compete for permanent competitive service positions. Individuals must have more than 24 months of service without a break between appointments of two or more years. Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. Refer to PUBLIC LAW 114-47-AUG. 7, 2015 for more information. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal Government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. 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Created: 2026-03-10