SummaryThe primary purpose of this position is to support and engage in the ALO's liaison activities, while participating in the management its administrative support, and performing assignments on a wide range of matters relating to the funding and operation of the Department.
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The duties and responsibilities for a Appropriations Liaison Officer, GS-0501-15, generally include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Day-to-day liaison between the Department and the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations in support of Department of Justice funding requests and policy objectives.
- Supports the Controller as liaison with the Office of Management and Budget, senior Justice Offices, and Justice component financial managers.
- Researches administrative or program related to materials and/or activities, and presents findings and recommendations in written, verbal, or other form to program, administrative, and/or management officials.
- Provides advice and guidance, including interpretations, opinions, or decisions regarding programs or policies.
- Consultations involve assessment of program or policy conditions, phenomena, or anomalies.
- Prepares justifications for estimates to be used in the presentation/enactment of the budget.
- Presents budget estimates and justifications to top management officials.
- Prepares and participates in the presentation of budget estimates and requests before the agency executive group and/or before Congressional appropriations committees.
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Conditions of employment- You must be a United States Citizen or National.
- You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
- You may be required to complete a probationary or trial period. See "Additional Information" for specific details.
- Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
- You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
- Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
- A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.
- Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret w/SCI Security Clearance.
- Additional selections may be made from this announcement.
QualificationsTo qualify for the position of Appropriations Liaison Officer (CTAP/ICTAP), at GS-0501-15, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below.
Specialize Experience: For the GS-15, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service, which includes: Presenting budget materials to Congressional Staff; Prepare hearing materials for senior leadership; Advising agency officials on appropriation strategies/communication that impact agency programs and/or activities; and Providing liaison with Congressional appropriations committees and/or staff.
You
MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by 08/20/2026 of this announcement.
Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.
After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 08/20/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.
EducationSome federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.Additional informationCandidates 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.
Probationary or Trial Period (as applicable): As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
1) your performance and conduct;
2) the needs and interests of the agency;
3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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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.
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