Appropriations Liaison Officer (Schedule Policy/Career)

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to support and engage in the ALO's liaison activities, while participating in the management of its administrative support, and performing assignments on a wide range of matters relating to the funding and operation of the Department.

Duties

The duties and responsibilities for a Appropriations Liaison Officer, GS-13/14, 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 and participates in the presentation of budget estimates and requests before the agency executive group and/or before Congressional appropriations committees.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Appropriations Liaison Officer (Schedule Policy/Career), at GS-0301-13/14, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below. Specialized Experience: For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service, which includes: Applying new theories and/or developments related to the appropriations process to resolve issues; AND Developing qualitative or quantitative methods to evaluate agency programs, processes, and/or systems relating to budget and/or appropriations. Specialized Experience: For the GS-14, you must have one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service, which includes: Conducting special assignments relating to financial management, budgetary matters and/or legislation affecting the Department; Briefing management on matters concerning the program appropriations process; AND Developing policies and/or procedures on appropriations process. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by 10/05/2026 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 10/05/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

Education

Some 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.