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Business Administrator

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Department of Justice

Fresh

Salary

$74,678 - $97,087

per year

Type

Closes

March 19, 2026More DOJ jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing financial operations in a federal prison, such as handling cash, preparing budgets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and conducting audits and inventories.

It also requires supporting the security of the facility as part of daily duties.

A good fit would be someone with strong accounting or financial management experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a secure, high-stakes environment.

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D., equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years of graduate education in a related field demonstrating relevant knowledge and skills
  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, such as serving as a Disbursing/Certifying Officer
  • Experience reviewing cash reports, proof checks, and financial obligations for regulatory compliance
  • Knowledge of inventory procedures, records retention, and property evaluation for real and personal property
  • Proficiency with Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS), SENTRY Real Property Management System (SRPMS), and SENTRY Property Management System (SPMS)
  • Ability to direct budget formulation, monitor fund controls, and prepare financial reports
  • Commitment to maintaining institutional security as a regular responsibility

Full Job Description

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

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.

NOTE: Graduate education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

OR Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.

To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are: Experience serving as a Disbursing/Certifying Officer.

Experience reviewing monthly submission of cash reports and proof checks and the accuracy of all financial obligations to ensure compliance with established regulations.

Experience with inventory procedures, records retention and evaluation and classification procedures for both real and personal property.

Experience working with Financial Management Information Systems (FMIS) the on-line computerized budgeting system, the SENTRY Real Property Management System (SRPMS), and the SENTRY Property Management System (SPMS).

OR Combination of Education and Experience: Have a combination of education and experience.

This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience.

To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.** Major Duties:

Directs and coordinates accounting operations which include cash processing and voucher examination. Responsible for the monthly submission of cash reports and proof checks.

Responsible for the accuracy of all financial obligation to ensure compliance with established regulations.

Conducts cash verification, draft compliance reviews, physical inventories, government credit card reviews, and provide training to institution staff on a regular basis.

Directs the formulation of budget requests, reviews monthly salary projection, monitors the fund control systems of each program manager, and prepares monthly reports detailing the financial status of each program area.

Provides training to the Associate Warden and Program Managers on requirements of the Budget, Obligation, and Travel Modules.

Prepares and distribute historical budgetary data related to the following areas: per capita, overtime expenditures, incentive award expenditures, turnover rates, solid waste usages, utility consumption, and outside medical expenses.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.

The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this required for this position and is performed on a regular and recurring basis.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/27/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: SCR-2026-0152