Chief Financial Officer, Office of Memorial Affairs
What you'd do
The Office of Memorial Affairs/CFO provides leadership and management for the National Cemetery Administration in the areas of Budget and Finance. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for directing and providing leadership for a broad range of management activities. All of these functions are nationwide programs and are, therefore highly visible, innovative and subject to rapid change. All of the assigned program areas impact NCA wide line/mission oriented programs.
Major duties
The CFO of Office of Memorial Affairs is responsible for resourcing the National Cemetery Administration's operations, including formulating and executing NCA budget accounts. These accounts include the NCA annual operating budget, the Headstone and Marker and the Grave liner accounts included in VA's Compensation and Pension appropriation, the Veterans Cemetery Grants Program and a trust fund established for national cemeteries. Works with top level officials within NCA, the Department, OMB, and other Federal organizations. Interfaces routinely with Congressional staff members and with members of subcommittees to provide information as well as clarify issues and gaining the acceptance of Department direction. Serves as the primary liaison with OMB and congressional staff on all budget matters. Serves as a personal advisor to the Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs on all budget and financial related testimony before Congress, its various subcommittees and the Office of Management and Budget, the outcome of which may affect the course of action taken by the Department and/or the Congress on proposed bills. Ensures compliance of financial policy and procedures to prevent anti-deficiency violations. Establishes short-term and long-term financial management goals for NCA, integrating national and departmental goals and objectives. Ensures that the acquisition and expenditure of budgetary resources support the accomplishment of the NCA mission and its strategic goals and objectives.
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: Expert knowledge and experience in federal or large-scale organizational financial management, including budget formulation, execution, and oversight across complex, multi-program environments. TQ2: Demonstrated experience developing and leading fiscal strategies that translate organizational priorities into multi-year financial plans, and advising senior leadership on resource allocation, financial risk, and strategic investment decisions within a large or complex organization. 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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