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Budget and Finance Specialist (Procurement)

House of Representatives · Legislative Branch

This job in plain English

This is a full-time, permanent Budget and Finance Specialist (Procurement) job in the Administration Division of the Office of the Sergeant at Arms (SAA) in the U.S. House of Representatives, located in Washington, DC. The role is the main contact for SAA procurements and handles financial analysis, reporting, and compliance. The job has on-call support, and evenings or weekends may be required. Applications close November 4, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the United States.

What you would do

  • Assist the Budget and Finance Director with budget and finance programs and projects
  • Process vouchers, invoices, and staff reimbursements for payment
  • Manage SAA participation in the House Financial Card Program
  • Help develop and update budget and finance processes and procedures
  • Create and submit purchase requisitions and track open purchase orders and contracts
  • Draft and review sole source justifications and statements of work

Do you qualify for HS-7 to HS-9?

With experience: You need experience performing administrative processes, managing procurements, and supporting budget and finance processes. The announcement does not state a federal grade level for experience.

With education: A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field can count, or you can use equivalent experience. Degrees must come from schools accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Professional finance certification is preferred, such as CGFM or CPFO

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Degree and attendance records from accredited schools if you use education to qualify
  • DD-214 or veterans' documents only if you claim veterans' preference, sent through the separate veterans' email process

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications. Candidates will be evaluated using a structured interview process. Missing required information may result in an ineligible rating or lower your overall rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Submit both a resume and a cover letter by 7:00 p.m. on November 4, 2026 through the listed online portal
  • Show clearly in your resume the experience for each qualification, including procurement, budget, and finance work
  • If you use a degree to qualify, include only degrees from accredited schools and provide transcripts or records

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evenings and weekends may be required. The job requires on-call support and may require various shifts or extended hours. You may need to report to work in all conditions.

Conditions of employment:

  • Employment depends on a satisfactory criminal history records check
  • Pre-employment drug test required only for positions requiring a security clearance; this job does not require one
  • New employee probationary period
  • Selective Service registration may apply
  • Must be able to work evenings and weekends when needed
  • Must be able to lift items up to 25 pounds

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$95,995 – $102,423 per year
Pay scale and grade
HS-7 to HS-9 · HS
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Miscellaneous Administration And Program (0301)
Announcement
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