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Financial Specialist

Department of Energy
National Nuclear Security Administration
Office of Secure Transportation
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Summary

The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Secure Transportation (OST), Office of Training and Resources (OTR), Resources Division (RD), Acquisition and Funds Management Branch (AFMB) has a great opportunity for a Financial Specialist in Albuquerque, NM.

Overview

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Open date: 06/18/2026
Closed date: 06/25/2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$107,592 - $165,288 per year
Pay scale & grade
NQ 3
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
L Access Authorization
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Financial disclosure required
Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
26-NA-15-OST-XA-00359-NNSAL
Control number
873612100

Duties

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As a Financial Specialist you will:

  • Serve as a subject matter expert in the application of payroll directives, policies, and procedures, Federal Travel Regulations, Fair Labor Standard Act, and Title 5 Code of Federal Regulations in providing guidance on matters pertaining to payroll and travel.
  • Manage OST's invoicing and de-obligation process within assignments to ensure that all obligations, costs, and payments are made according to contract terms and conditions. Perform analytical evaluations to identify actual or potential problem areas and trends of un-costed balances for all OST contracts which are approximately over $50 million.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for the Strategic Partnership Program (SPP), in preparing proposal packages for interagency agreements between OST and other Federal agencies. Perform complex financial analysis that requires rate, travel estimates, locations supported, contractor cost, estimated hours for contractors and Federal Employees. In addition, to Contacting Officer Representative (COR) duties related to contracts that are assigned.
  • Prepare guidance/recommended action based on research of federal laws and regulations to support mission, along with obligation memorandums and requisitions to fund OST and contractor work on behalf of the sponsoring agency.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Subject to Random Drug Testing
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
  • Favorable suitability determination required.
  • Financial Disclosure is required.
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain a L level Security Clearance.
  • You must be a United States Citizen.
  • This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
  • Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
  • Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) governing personal identity which will require that you provide two forms of identification.
  • A one year probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e., NQ-02 or GS12.

Specialized experience for this position is defined as:

1. Interpreting federal regulations, such as FTR, Title 5 CFR, and Fair Labor Standards and applying and resolving conflicts to provide advisement to all levels or the organization in travel and payroll.
2. Experience in government budget and financial management to compile, analyze, evaluate, reconcile, and report of multiple funding accounts as it relates to invoice payment based on contract T&C.
3. Interpreting federal regulations, policies, procedures as it relates to Strategic Partnership Programs for advisement in program execution;
4. Intermediate and/or advance MS-Excel skill required to analyze & manipulate data & spreadsheets, in order to reconcile reports at different levels of the organization;
5. Effectively communicate in writing and orally at all levels of internal and external organizations.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Additional information

  • The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website.
  • If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section.
  • More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.
  • Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year.
  • Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation.
  • All males born after December 31,1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government.
  • A Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for a highly qualified applicant in accordance with Agency policy.
EEO Policy: Click HERE.Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Click HERE.Veterans Information: Click HERE.Telework: Click HERE.Selective Service Registration: Click HERE.Information about the NNSA Demonstration project can be found by clicking HERE.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

THE APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS WILL BE IN TWO STAGES:

Minimum Qualifications:
Once the application process is complete, the Human Resources Office will review the first two pages of your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications.

Structured Resume Review: The Human Resources Office/Subject Matter Expert will review the first two pages of your resume to determine your technical qualifications.

Additional documentation (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume) may not be considered.

A quality review will then be conducted by the HR Office and/or Subject Matter Expert (SME). Your application is rated based on the extent and quality of your experience, education (if applicable to the job), and training described in your online resume/questionnaire as related to the duties of this position. The quality categories are usually defined as "Best Qualified", "Well Qualified" and "Qualified".

Your application and resume shall demonstrate that you possess the following Competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the Competencies identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application.

  • Federal Funds Processing
  • Financial Management
  • Oral Communication
  • Technical Competence


If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified'.

To preview the application questionnaire, click the link below.

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12959899

National Nuclear Security Administration

Would you like to play a key role in a critical mission? If so, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Secure Transportation (OST), Office of Training and Resources (OTR), Resources Division (RD), Acquisition and Funds Management Branch (AFMB) has a great opportunity for a Financial Specialist. As a program administrator, you will maintain responsibility for program compliance in federal travel and payroll, monitoring the status of assigned contracts, and providing necessary guidance to OST employees, propose necessary changes, process improvements and business practices as it relates to federal laws and regulations.

Agency contact information

Isabelle Fusco
Phone
505-845-6003
Email
isabelle.fusco@nnsa.doe.gov
Address
NNSA - Office of Secure Transportation
24600 20th St SE
Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5507
US

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