Agency Fiscal Officer

Salary: $176,948.00 - $214,712.00 Annually
Location : Washington, DC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 27-FI-PSJC-0001
Department: Public Safety and Justice Cluster
Division: PSJC-Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency
Opening Date: 11/03/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Job Details
SERVICING PERSONNEL OFFICE/UNIT: Office of Human Resources (OHR)
POSITION SERIES: DS-501
POSITION GRADE: DS-16
IF "OPEN UNTIL FILLED," FIRST SCREENING DATE: November 18, 2026
TOUR OF DUTY: To Be Determined
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Unlimited
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: None
NO. OF VACANCIES: One (1) or more
AGENCY:
DURATION OF APPOINTMENT: Permanent
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT: This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Public Safety and Justice Cluster (PSJC), Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA). The incumbent will be responsible for the planning, operation, development, supervision, and monitoring of the operating and capital budgets, grants management, and financial management programs for the Agency. Duties include, but are not limited to: overseeing the supervision of agency financial staff; developing and revising financial and fiscal policies, plans, procedures, goals, and systems; keeping agency officials and staff members informed of new financial systems design and improvements; serving as key financial and fiscal representative; reviewing both the capital and operating budget proposals and preparing recommendations; preparing recurring and special reports of a budgetary, financial or analytical nature; and attending meetings with top-level officials to advise on policies and procedures that have budget and grant management implications. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Eight (8) years of progressive experience performing the related duties and responsibilities such as planning, supervising, and providing authoritative advice on all matters regarding budget and financial management.
In addition, applicant must possess a Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or public administration or related field. Applicants must submit an official transcript that verifies Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field. If applicable, your application package must include a foreign credential evaluation of all foreign transcripts. Acceptable foreign credential equivalency reports must be provided by organizations that have current membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).

Specialized Experience
Experience that provides the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for this position.

Additional Information
STATEMENT ON THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI): Integrity is the foundation of a fair and competitive recruitment process. Candidates are expected to complete all application materials, assessments, and interviews without the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The use of AI-generated or any unauthorized assistance during any stage of the hiring process is strictly prohibited. Violations of this policy may result in disqualification from consideration for employment.
COVID-19 VACCINATION: The Office of the Chief Financial Officer values the safety of our employees, our residents, and our visitors. In support of these values, OCFO employees are strongly encouraged to be immunized against COVID-19.

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT: Employment with the OCFO is at will. However, the discipline and/or discharge of bargaining unit employees is governed by the collective bargaining agreement.

HOW TO APPLY: All Applicants, including departmental employees and other DC Government Employees, must submit an OCFO employment application at (Resume may be attached). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Employees affected by restructuring must submit their application with the application transmittal form. All applications, transcripts, and supporting documents must be received by close of business (5:00 PM) on the closing date of the announcement or they will not be considered.
NOTE: It is imperative that all information on the employment application, resume and supporting documents be both accurate and truthful and is subject to verification. Misrepresentations of any kind may be grounds for disqualification for this position or termination.

JOB OFFERS: Official job offers are made only by the OCFO's Office of Human Resources.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contact you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

RESIDENCY PREFERENCE: An external applicant for a position in the OCFO who is a bona fide resident of the District of Columbia at the time of application, may claim a hiring preference over a non-resident applicant by completing the 'Residency Preference for Employment' form, , and uploading and attaching it to their employment application. To be granted preference, an applicant must: (1) be qualified for the position; and (2) submit a claim form at the time of application. Except for employees entitled by law to preference, preference will not be granted unless the claim is made at the time of application. This preference is only granted upon initial appointment.

WORKING CONDITION: Office Environment
The OCFO offers a competitive salary and benefits package may include the following options:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverages
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Retirement Plans (401(a), 403(b) & 457(b))
• Group & Optional Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Leave Accrual Options
• Family Leave Program
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Commuter Benefits
• Educational Assistance
• College Savings Plan
• Alternate Work Schedules (AWS)
• Telework

For additional details regarding benefits offered by the OCFO, please visit the OCFO's benefits webpage.
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Describe your experience in the following: (1) accounting, (2) financial planning and reporting, (3) budgeting, and the systems you utilize to formulate and execute budgets.
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Describe your leadership skills, including the ability to select, develop and supervise subordinates. Include in your answer your ability and experience to skillfully communicate strategies and goals to achieve desired results.
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Describe your ability to analyze and interpret financial data including your experience to direct complex financial management programs.
Required Question