Budget Director
What you'd do
This position is located in Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Division of Planning and Budget. The supervisor is David D'Abate This position is subject to Public Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements.
Major duties
The Budget Director provides executive leadership and direction for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Planning, Budgeting, and Performance Management (PBPM) Process and serves as the principal advisor to agency leadership on strategic planning, budget, performance management, and resource allocation. Provides independent analyses of policy, program, and resource issues to support executive decision-making and ensures the effective integration of strategic planning, budget formulation, performance management, and resource planning across the agency. Provides policy oversight and direction for the development, implementation, and execution of the agency's budget; establishes and maintains policies, procedures, and systems for budget formulation, funds control, and resource management; oversees the agency's administrative control of funds; approves and issues budget allowances and financial plans; and directs the development and administration of the NRC's authorization and appropriation legislation. Coordinates with program offices, the Office of Management and Budget, congressional committees, and other stakeholders to support the agency's mission and ensure sound stewardship of public resources. Duties may include, but are not limited to: Provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and policy oversight for the Agency's budget planning, formulation, execution, fee policy, and financial management programs. Directs agency-wide budget formulation, execution, and financial planning activities, including the development, justification, and defense of the Agency's budget before senior leadership, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Congressional Appropriations Committees. Provides oversight of budget policies, administrative control of funds, financial analyses, internal controls, and performance evaluation to ensure sound stewardship of Federal resources. Ensures compliance with applicable Federal laws, regulations, and guidance governing budget formulation, execution, appropriations, and financial management. Leads and manages a diverse staff of budget, financial, and program analysts responsible for the full range of Federal budget and financial management activities. Evaluates organizational effectiveness and implements process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Agency budget and financial management operations. Serves as the principal advisor to senior Agency leadership on budgetary, financial management, and resource allocation matters.
What you need to qualify
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: broad knowledge and understanding of scientific and engineering disciplines sufficient to assess significant reactor safety and security issues and vulnerabilities associated with the design, licensing, construction and operation of nuclear reactor facilities. As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Professional/Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the equivalent of the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state and local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations. Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement and all executive and technical qualification factors will automatically exclude you from further consideration. All candidates for SES positions with the Federal Government must demonstrate leadership experience indicative of senior executive level management capability. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your resume that you possess the Fundamental Competencies, five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), and the Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) listed below. It is recommended that your resume emphasize levels of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, and program accomplishments and results. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQ) related to this position within your resume -NOT TOEXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS PTQ 1:Demonstrated knowledge of Federal multi-year budget planning, formulation, execution, financial analysis, and the Congressional budget process, including presenting and defending budgets before Agency leadership, OMB, and Congress. PTQ 2: Demonstrated ability to lead diverse budget, financial, and program analysts while managing Federal budget and financial processes and collaborating with Agency leadership, OMB, Congressional staff, and other stakeholders to advance program priorities. PTQ 3: Extensive experience analyzing complex issues; developing and overseeing budget and fee policies, practices, and systems; and communicating objective analyses, recommendations, and results to Agency leadership, OMB, Congress, and other stakeholders. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding-This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency- This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence-This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People- This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results- This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate must be addressed in your resume. Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to the specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria. PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
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