Director, Office of Financial Management
What you'd do
Located within the Office of the Secretary under the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs, the Director of the Office of Financial Management serves as the Department-level lead for establishing and administering key financial operations.
Major duties
The Director, Office of Financial Management: Is responsible for ensuring the Department complies with accounting principles, standards, guidance and financial system requirements issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Department of Treasury, the Government Accountability Office, and the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board. Leads the Department's financial reporting and annual financial statement audit. Establishes internal controls and cash management policies while overseeing administrative funds control procedures approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Manages Department payroll operations and directs civilian travel policy in full compliance with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR). In this executive capacity, the Director provides strategic guidance and technical expertise to operating administrations, driving continuous improvement and fiscal integrity across the organization. Is responsible for bringing the Department's Financial Management Systems (including mixed financial systems) into conformity with federal financial management requirements and standards. Proposes options for the implementation of Federal financial policies and practices associated with the issuance of new and revised Departmental Financial Management Policies, including the analysis of proposed and final government-wide standards. Actively assesses the value and need for additional Departmental guidance in implementing these standards and policies. Recruits, trains, and supervises a staff of systems and financial analysts who are familiar with the operation of departmental programs, their laws, policies, and needs, from both financial management and customer perspectives. Represents the Department at meetings and conferences on financial management and serves on various financial management committees and working groups, with central federal agencies such as OMB, Treasury, and GAO, and on financial management issues with the Transportation Office of Inspector General. Guides the Financial Management staff in developing and implementing internal policies, while analyzing and providing comments on pending or proposed legislation impacting financial management.
What you need to qualify
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. 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. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1. Demonstrates the ability to translate complex federal mandates into robust, scalable financial systems and processes that deliver accurate, real-time data and drive compliance across diverse operating administrations high-level federal mandates into actionable departmental financial systems that are robust, scalable, and capable of providing accurate, timely financial data across broad operating administrations. TQ 2. Demonstrates the ability to provide professional leadership by establishing, implementing, and enforcing rigorous, department-wide financial and accounting policies to ensure organizational compliance and integrity. 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 do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, 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. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)"
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