Budget Officer

San Francisco, CA

Full Time

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Experienced

ROLE
We are seeking a Budget Officer to support the Federal Protective Service (FPS) Region 9 in San Francisco, CA. In this role, you will provide high-level financial and analytical support to FPS leadership, ensuring the effective management of budgets, contracts, and expenditures. You will oversee reporting, reconciliation, and fiscal planning activities to help maintain accountability and informed decision-making across regional operations.

This is a full-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.

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RESPONSIBILITIES
I. Administration & Financial Analysis

Support Federal Protective Service (FPS) Region 9 & West Zone financial management staff
Analyze, track & monitor accounting functions in Federal Financial Management System (FFMS)
Apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to diverse financial tasks
Communicate budget & accounting data clearly to all levels of staff
Compile, maintain & update financial data, lists & reports
Verify data accuracy by cross-checking with source documents & noting discrepancies
Gather & analyze financial resources to support FPS law enforcement & security programs
Maintain updated manuals, directives & memoranda for FPS financial operations
File & organize materials for contracts, studies & financial documentation
Monitor & maintain financial records, analyze data trends & prepare management reports

II. Technical Systems & Data Management

Use computer software to produce & manage spreadsheets, databases & financial graphics
Resolve software, hardware & automation issues for financial systems users
Maintain organized files physically & electronically per FPS records management plans
Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe & FPS financial systems
Operate standard office equipment including scanners, copiers & fax machines

III. Accounting & Reconciliation

Conduct basic analysis of security & accounting data for management review
Reconcile accounts & prepare documentation to justify reprogramming or reclassification actions
Review invoices & verify funds availability before payment under multi-million-dollar contracts
Create FFMS receiving tickets & coordinate with Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)
Escalate inaccurate invoices to appropriate FPS staff for correction
Maintain FM151 vendor payment reconciliation reports & correct expenditure discrepancies
Prepare & submit reclassification requests to resolve payment variances

IV. Budget Tracking & Reporting

Assist with initiation, reconciliation & closure of Security Work Authorizations (SWA)
Verify & process accounts receivable & reimbursable agreement transactions
Conduct monthly billing, SWA & spend plan analyses & monitor undelivered orders
Compile reports summarizing revenue & expenditures across funding sources
Create G514 commitments & review obligations & change orders in FFMS
Generate financial reports (e.g., CM040, FM151, PM020, FM140, FM085) accurately & on time
Submit G514s & documentation to the Consolidated Contract Group (CCG) within deadlines
Support contract & obligation closeout in compliance with agency procedures

V. Program & Contract Support

Assist CORs & regional budget teams with service request documentation for security contracts
Support development of unfunded security countermeasure packages for Acquisition Review Board
Assist with budget execution, reconciliation & year-end closeout of appropriations
Review invoices & verify Exhibit 1 updates for guard contracts covering 1,200+ posts
Support FPS Resource Management Branch (RMB) & Security Operations Branch (SOB) activities
Draft special research & statistical products for management review
Retrieve & analyze financial system data using standard statistical methods

VI. Reporting & Communication

Prepare technical presentations & analytical summaries for FPS management
Process financial data across FFMS, Webview & Revenue Management System (RMS) databases
Develop & maintain Excel tools for financial tracking & budget analysis
Verify cost estimates for funding requests & ensure PSO contract alignment
Review & analyze expenditures, funding requests & cost estimate consistency
Communicate with management & operating personnel to support financial operations
Research & compile financial data for audits, certifications & undelivered order reviews

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of active experience in federal financial policy, procedures, regulations, and guidelines applicable to financial management programs, processes, and systems

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Advanced knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Ability to prepare and makegroup/executive presentations
Ability to conduct online research
Ability to meet planned and unscheduled deadlines in a timely manner
Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
Excellent presentation skills
Strong analytical resourcefulness, initiative, professionalism, and attention to detail skills

EDUCATION

BS/BA degree that includes at least 24 hours of coursework in finance, quantitative methods, or accounting required
Relevant certifications and or training preferred

LOCATION

San Francisco, CA 94102

TELEWORK

Not eligible for telework

CLEARANCE

U.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal government

CLIENT

U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

TRAVEL

Travel may be required

WORK HOURS

Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

Employment Classification Eligibility — Nonexempt

RELOCATION

Not eligible for relocation benefits

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