Financial Program Specialist

Summary: U.S. Customs and Border Protection is a federal agency within the Department of Homeland Security dedicated to securing the nation's borders. They are seeking a Financial Program Specialist to interpret and apply laws and regulations, provide technical assistance to customers, and improve financial processes and compliance. Responsibilities: - Interpreting and applying laws, regulations, management policies, operating practices, and other guidance to functional processes ensuring procedures and automated systems are in compliance - Providing technical assistance and advice to internal and external customers - Reviewing applicable regulations, directives and guidelines to update and improve processes and comply with requirements Required Qualifications: - 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 - 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 - Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible - Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process - Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 04/23/2026 - Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment - Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years - All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment - If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible - Education must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education - Education obtained from a foreign university or college is not creditable unless it has been evaluated by an organization that specializes in interpretation of education credentials - Your transcripts: All applicants are required to submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable at this time; however, official copies will be required prior to entrance on duty) or a list of coursework with hours completed provided from the institution Required Skills: Financial Data Analysis, Financial Systems Evaluation, Financial Reporting, Performance Management Systems, Regulatory Compliance, Process Improvement, Accounting Support, Customer Service