Summary The successful candidate must demonstrate technical expertise in the areas of budget planning, preparation, formulation, and execution; procurement management; resources/inventory management; and space and facilities management. This position requires professionalism, discretion, flexibility, initiative, and commitment. Responsibilities The incumbent has an overall responsibility for the management of budget formulation and monitoring. The ability to adhere to financial, and operational guidelines and regulations is critical. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, articulate, and detail-oriented with great writing skills. For a full list of Duties, please visit: https://www.nvp.uscourts.gov/downloads/employment/2025-03%20Budget%20Manager%20January%202025.pdf. Requirements Conditions of Employment As part of the recruitment process, final candidates for the position will undergo a preliminary background investigation completed by the U. S. Probation Office. Fingerprints will be taken, and a criminal records check will be conducted using nationwide databases. A credit check will also be conducted. The candidate's past job performance and professional/personal conduct will be reviewed and considered. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate may also be required to complete a 10-year background investigation coordinated by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts and will then be subjected to re-investigation every five years, thereafter. The investigation includes a fingerprint check through the FBI, as well as a check of financial and credit records. Any position offer will be considered provisional until a full suitability determination can be made. All Court employees are required to adhere to a Code of Conduct for Judiciary Employees. The United States Probation Office, District of Nevada, is part of the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government. All applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanently eligible to work in the United States. The Federal Financial Management Reform Act requires direct deposit of federal wages. Qualifications A minimum of two years of progressively responsible, successful, and substantive budget, financial, accounting or related field; procurement, and space and facilities administration experience and attention to detail is required. At least three years of progressively responsible administrative, technical, professional, supervisory, or managerial experience that provided an opportunity to gain: (a) Skill in developing the interpersonal work relationships needed to lead a team of employees, (b) The ability to exercise mature judgment, and (c) Thorough knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, and theories of management and the ability to understand the managerial policies applicable to the judiciary unit involved. Education Two years of specialized experience and a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field from an accredited educational institution; supervisory experience in a financial environment; experience in auditing and internal controls review and implementation; strong written and oral communication skills; excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to apply a body of rules, regulations and laws; knowledge and proficiency in Excel, Word, and other Windows based applications; ability to work successfully in a fast paced, team environment. Specialized experience includes progressively responsible experience in at least one but preferably two or more of the functional areas of financial management and administration such as budgeting, accounting, auditing, or financial reporting that provided a knowledge of rules, regulations, and terminology of financial administration. Additional Information The United States Probation Office, District of Nevada is seeking a highly motivated, detail oriented, and career-minded individual with a strong work ethic, unquestionable integrity, a positive attitude, and demonstrated experience to serve as a Budget Manager, which is a key management-level position. Under the direction of the Chief U.S. Probation Officer, the incumbent is responsible for managerial work related to supervision and oversight of all aspects of the financial functions of the U.S. Probation Office and ensuring accuracy and completeness of data, and quality of service. The incumbent ensures compliance with internal controls, audits, policies, and regulations affecting financial processes, and performs financial and accounting activities for the court unit. Outside the unit, the Budget Manager is the liaison with other administrative, budgetary personnel from other court units, and the Administrative Office of the U.S Courts. The U.S. Probation Office currently employs a staff of 49 professionals dedicated to supporting the court's mission of being accountable, responsible, and fostering a collegial environment. The duty station for this position is Las Vegas, Nevada. We also have a satellite office in Reno, Nevada, and occasional travel is required.