About the opportunity
The Business Administrator serves as a key financial liaison, responsible for the operation and maintenance of integrated financial services, including accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and procurement. The role involves developing and implementing evaluation tools for financial management programs and coordinating activities associated with the Financial Management Information System (FMIS) and various property systems. As a member of a correctional institution, the incumbent is also charged with maintaining the security of the institution, a responsibility that precedes all others. This position requires a one-year probationary period for initial supervisory appointments and may involve geographic relocation to meet agency needs.
Salary and benefits
- Salary range: $81,415 – $105,845 per annum
- Federal employment benefits
Who can apply?
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Must meet specialized experience requirements or possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education)
- Must meet time-in-grade requirements if currently a Federal employee
- Maximum entry age of 36 for original appointment to a Bureau of Prisons institution
- Must pass a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation
- Must complete the three-week 'Introduction to Correctional Techniques' training course at Glynco, Georgia
Required documents
- Resume (limited to 2 pages)
- SF-50 (for current or former Federal employees)
- College transcripts (if qualifying based on education)
- Most recent performance appraisal/evaluation
- Proof of CTAP eligibility (if applicable)
- Professional Certification/License (if applicable)
- List of awards received in the last 5 years
When to apply
- Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 2026-09-15
How to apply
- Read the full announcement and instructions on USAJOBS
- Click the 'Apply Online' button
- Complete all required questionnaires and assessments
- Attach all necessary supporting documentation
- Submit the application package by the deadline
- Complete the USA Hire Assessments if notified after submission
Additional information
- The position is subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.
- Applicants must be authorized to carry a firearm, requiring a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence.
- The selecting official may review applications in batches based on assessment scores.
- Reasonable accommodation requests for assessments must be made prior to starting the assessments.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- U.S. citizens possessing specialized financial management experience or a Ph.D./advanced graduate education in a relevant discipline.
- Professionals skilled in accounting, budget formulation, procurement, and financial information systems.
- Candidates comfortable operating within a correctional facility environment.
What should you think carefully about?
- Applicants are subject to a maximum entry age of 36 for original appointments and must pass rigorous background, credit, and drug checks.
- The position entails a one-year probationary period for supervisory appointments and potential geographic relocation to meet agency requirements.
- Incumbents must be authorized to carry a firearm, which includes passing a domestic violence misdemeanor screening inquiry.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role offers an opportunity to manage complex financial and operational systems at a federal institution, supporting long-term career growth in public sector financial administration.
Our take
Experienced financial administrators who meet federal hiring criteria and are comfortable with correctional institution protocols should apply before the deadline.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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