748job United States

Sr Financial Management Specialist (TL)

Other Agencies and Independent Organizations › Nuclear Regulatory Commission (8 current openings)

Who may apply

Limited to the following applicant groups:

  • Internal to an agency
Atlanta, Georgia Naperville, Illinois Rockville, Maryland Arlington, Texas King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Full-time Security Clearance: L Access Authorization
Application Deadline:
2026-08-21
Posted:
2026-08-07

Last day to apply

Apply on usajobs.gov
Salary: $133,007 – $187,093 per year (GG-14)

Salary context

Based on 110 annual-salary jobs in the same occupational series. This role pays above most similar positions.

Job Details

Position Overview

This position is located in the Office of Chief Financial Officer, Division of Comptroller.
The supervisor is Justin Cole.
This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.

Duties

The successful candidate will perform the full range of Senior Financial Management Specialist (TL) duties.

Such duties include but are not limited to:
  • The incumbent serves as the Team Leader for the Travel Operations Team reporting to the comptroller in the Division of Comptroller (DOC), OCFO, and is responsible for the coordination and execution of certain travel operations and financial activities for the agency.
  • Responsible for formulating and executing policies, standards, and procedures for travel operations, and related fiscal services and reporting requirements. Responsible for interagency customer outreach and support.
  • Typical assignments include: assisting in the formulation, review and improvement of policy, procedures and practices for NRC in conforming with Treasury, GSA, GAO and other procedures and practices; and interpreting their impact on the travel operations of NRC; reviewing and approving travel transactions; reconciling accounts; preparing reports; reviewing, analyzing and resolving various financial management related matters; leading and rendering assistance to the staff on travel related matters; and participating in reviews and special assignments designed to improve internal controls and operating procedures.

Qualifications & Requirements

In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: Specialized experience includes extensive knowledge and experience in managing and overseeing agency-wide travel programs, including foreign travel, premium travel, and the GSA SmartPay Card Program. Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and administer travel-related regulations, policies, standards, and procedures in compliance with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR), General Services Administration (GSA) guidelines, and other federal policies. Proven track record in providing expert advice and assistance to management and customers regarding appropriation law, administrative control of funds, financial management, and federal travel regulations. Skilled in authorizing official travel, reviewing and approving travel vouchers, and ensuring compliance with agency and federal guidelines. Experience in leading teams and facilitating process improvements to optimize travel operations. Proficient in administering and certifying the availability of funds, analyzing accounting transactions, and reconciling financial data to ensure accuracy and compliance. Adept at managing travel management systems, conducting system testing, and supporting end-users through configuration and training. Recognized for delivering high-quality customer service, resolving travel-related issues, and supporting audits and reviews by internal and external stakeholders.

Candidates must also have specialized experience performing financial transactions in the agency core financial system (FAIMIS), including: recording accounting transactions; reconciling accounts; preparing reports; analyzing internal controls; and reviewing, analyzing and resolving a variety of issues.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
  1. Knowledge and Experience in Federal and NRC Travel Management Policies and Processes
  2. Knowledge and Experience in Utilizing NRC Automated Travel and Financial Systems
  3. Ability to Interpret Data from Travel and Financial Reports and Assist in Report Development
  4. Demonstrated Knowledge and Experience of Project Management and Interpersonal Skills in Travel Operations
  5. Ability to Communicate Travel Operations Information, Ideas, and Advice Clearly and Effectively
  6. Ability to Establish and Maintain Effective Work Relationships in Travel Operations

A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate must be addressed in your resume. The NRC encourages applicants to provide job experience details in your resume. Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to the specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria.

PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Education


There are no education requirements for this position.

Requirements

You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.

All information in your resume must be true and accurate.

Conditions of Employment:

  • This is a Drug Testing position
  • Must be able to meet and maintain security & suitability requirements.

Evaluations

When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements. Your application will be evaluated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to any vacancy questions to determine your level of knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the job requirements. You must respond to all required application questions.

If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager for possible interview and selection based upon the number of available vacancies to be filled in each office.

Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a concise resume that directly relates to this position.

Required Documents

The following documents are required for your application package to be complete. If you fail to provide any required documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
  • Resume that includes: 1) personal information such as name, address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, grade (if applicable); and 4) other qualifications. Please limit your resume to 2 pages. See below for Additional Resume Information.
  • SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action): You must submit a copy of your most recent non-award SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive/excepted status or reinstatement eligibility. Applicants who only submit an award SF-50 will not receive further consideration.
All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English.

Additional Resume Information:
Your resume is crucial in our evaluation of your qualifications. Resumes should clearly demonstrate your skills, knowledge, and abilities. Please limit your résumé to 2 pages. To ensure your resume contains all required information, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, please ensure it contains all the required information, and you organize it so we can associate the following information with each experience/position:
  • Job title
  • Name of employer
  • Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year) format
  • Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will pro-rate part-time employment in crediting experience.
  • Concise, results-focused language for job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable).
  • Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position).
Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) or other inappropriate material on your resume or cover letter. If your resume contains prohibited information as listed above, your application may be determined ineligible, and you will not receive consideration for this position. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter, links to social media such as LinkedIn, to determine your qualifications. Cover letters are optional.

How to Apply

Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin an application. To be considered for this position, you must complete the online application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on 08/21/2026. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. For a preview of the application questions, please see https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13031411.

Your complete application must include your resume, responses to all required vacancy questions, and any required documents that prove your eligibility to apply.

To begin your application, select the "Apply" button located on the right side of this screen. Follow the subsequent prompts to log in or register, submit all required documents, answer the questions, and complete the application process. You may either select your required documents within your USAJOBS profile to upload with your application or directly upload them during the application process. The following types of document types can be uploaded: .gif, jpg., .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, .doc, and .docx.

Important Considerations:
  • Paper Applications: Paper applications will not be accepted unless you can demonstrate hardship circumstances through the agency contact listed below.
  • Application Extensions: Requests for application extensions will not be granted.
  • Hardship Assistance: If you experience hardship applying online, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below for assistance. You must reach out during business hours before the announcement closing date and speak with someone who can provide support for your online submission.
  • The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the coordinator at (301) 415-5888 or TDD 240-482-3217. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
You may check the status of your application at any time after the announcement closes by logging onto USAJOBs and selecting "Application Status." You will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your resume, question responses, and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation.
Source: Data sourced from USAJOBS