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Business Administrator (Business Administrator Trainee)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System · Posted 1 days ago

On-site Tallahassee, FL $75K – $97K Apply by Jun 26, 2026 Financial Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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About the Role

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

What You'll Do

  • Functions as a Business Administrator (Trainee) whose position is located in a Financial Management Office of a Federal Correctional Facility.
  • Primary responsibilities include budget formulation and execution, financial management, management of procurement and property functions, oversight of credit card program and serving as the liaison for financial matters with management and executive staff.
  • Manages the operation and maintenance of financial management systems that include accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, procurement and property.
  • Responsible for exercising effective control over financial resources.
  • Serves as liaison with management the institution.
  • Monitors cost center fund balances for the institution and keeps managers informed of the status of the budget.
  • Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.
  • The staff's correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this required for this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

  • Career Transition Programs (CTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service.
  • To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1.
  • Meet CTAP eligibility criteria; 2.
  • Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and 3.
  • Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility: A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter), Most recent performance appraisal, and Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.
  • See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information.
  • NOTE: Applicants claiming CTAP eligibility must complete all assessment questions to be rated under the established ranking criteria.
  • EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.
  • More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.
  • See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable.
  • ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement.
  • Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable).
  • All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S.
  • Department of Education.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: 636cef2c-2a5c-4a87-865f-6bd6bb316023

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