This announcement is for current permanent Department of Justice employees with Competitive status and CTAP/ICTAP/RPL eligible candidates. This position is responsible for program analysis, administration, management, operations, audit planning and liaison, contract management, and various other duties related to the Asset Forfeiture Program for the Asset Forfeiture Management Staff (AFMS).
Duties
The duties and responsibilities for a Program Manager, GS-0340-15 generally include, but are not limited to, the following: * Identifies opportunities for improvements in administrative methods and procedures * Enters financial and accounting information into a software systems, such as Microsoft Office and Unified Financial Management System * Utilizes accounting principles, concepts, and techniques to the management of accounting systems. * Develops, prepares, and analyzes journal vouchers, accounting transactions, financial reports.
Salary
Qualifications
To qualify for the position of Program Manager, at GS-0340-15, you must meet the qualification requirements listed below. If you are a current Department of Justice employee on a permanent appointment in the Competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade level, to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade. For the GS-15, 1-year (52 weeks) of specialized experience is required at the next lower grade level, GS-14 or equivalent pay band in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as developing financial statements and performing audits; manages procedures to ensure data entered in the Asset Forfeiture Program property management information system is accurate and timely; and utilizes accounting software programs to create financial statements and reports. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by 02/24/2026 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.
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.
Required Documents
It is your responsibility to carefully review the list of required documents below and submit the necessary documentation based on your eligibility. Resume SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Resume - All Applicants: You must submit a resume (a two page or less resume is required) containing the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history: Official position title, Employer name and contact information, Start and end dates (including month and year), Indicate full-time or number of hours worked per week if part-time, and A list of duties performed and accomplishments. SF-50: You must submit your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action). Do not submit an award SF-50, these do not contain sufficient information about your appointment. Your SF-50 should list the full position title, series, grade and step, organization, duty location, service computation date, effective date, and your service type and tenure status. Most recent performance appraisal: Must submit a signed copy of your most recent performance evaluation or appraisal showing your final rating. If a performance appraisal is not available submit a statement explaining why one is not available. Awards: Submit a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available. CTAP eligibility documentation: A copy of your RIF separation notice; notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographic relocation outside of the local commuting area; a Certificate of Expected Separation ; or certification that you are in a surplus organization or occupation (this could be a position abolishment letter, or a notice of eligibility for discontinued service retirement). A copy of your most recent performance appraisal and SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" noting current position, grade/band level, promotion potential, and duty location.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 02/24/2026 to receive consideration. Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. NEED HELP? If you need help with USAJOBs or the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help or Application Manager Online Help websites which includes information on managing your account, creating an application, uploading documents, etc. Reasonable Accommodation: To request reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Kim R Hall at kim.r.hall@usdoj.gov for assistance.
