Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Financial Audit and Policy
What you'd do
Will serve as the Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) for Financial Audit & Policy position in the Office of Finance (OF) at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The incumbent is responsible to the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Finance, providing leadership and high-level management expertise in directing and managing the Office of Financial Audit/Policy (OFAP) its programs and staff; and providing coordination and oversight.
Major duties
Develop and implement comprehensive Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) for each of VA's audit-related material weaknesses and significant deficiencies, in consultation and coordination with VA's three Administrations and applicable staff offices. Develop and implement department wide financial policy to ensure compliance with current laws and regulations. Assist applicable program offices in establishing uniform standards and procedures to be used throughout the Department to strengthen programs and improve consistency of interpretation and application of stated policies and procedures. Assist the Department in developing audit readiness plans, procedures, and time-lines associated with the preparation and audit of VA's quarterly and annual financial statements. Lead audit liaison activities in preparation for, and during the actual audit of VA's quarterly and annual financial statement audits.
What you need to qualify
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ1: Demonstrated ability to lead large multifaceted financial audit programs to address complex financial audit challenges. TQ2: Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate financial audit activities in a highly decentralized and complex financial management environment. Proven track-record in resolving material weakness or eliminating significant deficiencies. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: 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. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.
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