Mission Support Specialist (Finance)

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, El Paso Sector, Mission Readiness Operations. Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

This position performs review analysis of budget management, training, logistics, procurement and all other areas of mission support resources in support of the Division. This position starts at a salary of $61,722.00 (GS-09, Step 1) to $97,087.00 (GS-11, Step 10) . GS Salary: Visit this link to view the locality pay tables by geographic area. If you do not see your geographic area listed, select the "Rest of United States" pay table. Some positions fall under a special pay rate depending on the series, grade level and location of the position. Please visit this link to view special pay rate charts. The Mission Support Specialist (Finance) plans and carries out mission support, budgetary and administrative research, and program planning activities related to the mission and functions of the branch including reviewing and analysis of budget, management, training, logistics, procurement and other areas. Duties and responsibilities include: Formulating, developing and executing all aspects of the division's budget; applying a range of administrative concepts, laws, policies, and analytical methods to ensure financial compliance. Developing, integrating, and executing the operating budget for the division; overseeing expenditures to ensure allocations, commitments, and expenditures are projected and spent accordingly. Managing the travel card program by serving as a Program Coordinator; serving as a certifier and or reviewer to fund and/or approve travel authorizations and vouchers. Monitoring overtime pay to ensure that employees do not exceed the congressionally mandated overtime cap; preparing briefings and reports to management to foster understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations for future budgets, procurement, and travel operational needs.

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 (additional details below) 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 As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties. Please review further details via the following link. DHS uses E-Verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities. Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the National Border Patrol Council - NBPC. For local chapter contact information see [external link]