Program Administration Specialist

SummaryThis position is located in the front office of the Policy Division of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). The Program Administration Specialist provides a range of administrative management and operational services for the Associate Director, Deputy Associate Director and senior staff in the Division.Responsibilities2 - Secret- This position has been designated non-critical sensitive and requires incumbent to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret clearance. Must meet and continue to adhere to the requirements of a Tier 3 level background investigation.As aProgram Administration Specialist, you will: Assist in developing information and preparing sensitive materials that are required to aid the Associate Director and Deputy Associate Director in very important matters.Review, screen, and provide incoming materials to staff and request input, including from external sources if necessary, which may include viewing and coming in contact with classified information.Develop and maintain records, reports, and files to ensure that a wide array of data is available to the Associate Director and Deputy Associate Director.Liaise with officials of external governmental, private, domestic and international organizations, to arrange meetings and conferences.Interface with customers, cooperating organizations, and other officials that have interest in the agency's programs. These may include: federal, state and local officials; private sector officials; media officials; and the public.RequirementsConditions of EmploymentPlease refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to reviewMust be U.S. Citizens or U.S. NationalsIf you do not meet any of the categories listed above, you may wish to apply under announcement20-FinCEN-94-P, which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. The experience may have been gained in either the public or private sector. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.Specialized experience: For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includesproviding a wide range of administrative activities in support of program operations. Examples of specialized experience could include such functions as:-Obtaining information from a wide variety of resources; -Coordinating procurement objectives; -Tracking and implementing financial and/or administrative management requirements; -Ensuring that security processes are observed; -Planning and making travel requirements; -Coordinating work schedules; -Ensuring that performance appraisal processes are implemented effectively; -Setting up training arrangements; -Organizing and managing files and records; -Conducting a variety of drafting, research and analysis; -Initiating, and maintaining pertinent administrative guidelines, references and regulations.In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable:For the GS-12, you must have been at the GS-11 level for 52 weeks.EducationAdditional InformationBecome part of the team that safeguards the financial system from the abuses of financial crime. At the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), we are at the forefront in preventing and detecting terrorist financing, money laundering, and other financial crime. Serve at the nation's financial intelligence unit and protect the United States financial system from criminals and terrorist financiers.

We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.- Relocation expenseswill not be paid- This is anon-bargaining unit position.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:- A one year probationary period may be required.- Must successfully complete a background investigation.- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency- If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service Systemor are exempt from having to do so.- Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.- Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.- Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.- Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.All candidates will be considered regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, protected genetic information, status of a parent, lawful political affiliation, marital status, physical/mental disability (if not a job factor), membership, non-membership in an employee organization, or any other non-merit factor. To file a complaint of discrimination, contact FinCEN, Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity on (703) 905-5052 or TDD (703) 905-3838.