Financial Policy Specialist

About the opportunity

These positions are located in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (OGFM), Policy and Oversight Division, Kansas City, Missouri. In this position, you will be an integral member of the Policy Branch assisting in establishing federal assistance policy and issuing solicitations for NIFA programs. Major duties include assisting with interpreting and analyzing broad legislative authorities and departmental regulations related to financial assistance and program implementation, providing day-to-day advice and consultation to leadership staff, assisting in making recommendations on issues relating to assistance activities, modifying business processes and policies, assessing newly enacted legislation, and determining applicability to the program.

Salary and benefits

• Salary range of $62,729 to $118,261 per year
• Federal employee benefits and direct deposit
• Potential flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy
• Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized

Who can apply?

• Must be a US Citizen or US National
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check
• Required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period unless previous federal service is creditable
• Meet specialized experience or education requirements by the closing date of the announcement

Required documents

• Resume (maximum 2 pages) including personal information, education, and work experience related to the position
• College transcripts (unofficial accepted with application; official required prior to entry on duty)
• Evidence of foreign education accreditation if applicable
• Most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) for current and former Federal employees
• Most recent performance appraisal dated within 18 months for current and former Federal employees
• DD214 showing dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions for veterans, if applicable
• SF-15 and proof of entitlement for 10-point veteran's preference, if applicable
• Documentation for special hiring authorities such as Schedule A, CTAP/ICTAP, or Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, if applicable

When to apply

• Announcement open date: 2026-09-01
• Application deadline: 2026-09-15 at 11:59 PM (ET)

How to apply

• Read the entire announcement and all instructions carefully
• Click the Apply Online button on USAJOBS
• Answer the questions presented in the application questionnaire
• Attach all required documentation, ensuring the resume does not exceed 2 pages
• Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date
• Complete any required USA Hire Assessments using the unique access link provided via email and screen notification

Additional information

• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Under the Fair Chance Act, agencies are not allowed to request criminal history information until a conditional offer has been made.
• Reasonable accommodation requests for online assessments must be submitted and adjudicated prior to starting the assessments.