Executive Director, Financial Operations
What you'd do
Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security; within U.S. Customs and Border Protection; in Office of Finance. This position consists of one vacancy that will be located in either Washington, D.C. or Indianapolis, IN. For more information about U.S. Customs and Border Protection, please visit https://www.cbp.gov/about.
Major duties
As Executive Director, Financial Operations, you will oversee financial management, accounting, internal controls, cash management, and debt management for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. You will lead approximately 300 personnel in Indianapolis, Indiana, and Washington D.C. You will also: Ensure, review, and approve the development, implementation, and maintenance of a fully integrated cost accounting and financial management system, with effective internal controls capable of producing useful, reliable, and timely financial and program performance data. Establish policies, systems, and procedures for controlling appropriated funds (e.g., travel and transportation funds, the forfeiture fund, accounts receivable and appropriation reimbursement funds). Lead preparation of an annual report to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), including CBP's financial management status; the annual financial statements prepared and audited pursuant to the CFO Act; a summary of the Federal Manager's Financial Integrity Act Report; and other information required by the President and Congress concerning CBP financial management. Lead the development of Financial Management Policy for CBP's 67,000-person workforce. Represent CBP with DHS, the Office of Management and Budget, the DHS OIG, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Treasury, and the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Responsible for all accounting of approximately $100B in revenue from U.S. duties, taxes and fees on imported items keeping the Nation's trade and travel economy thriving. Lead CBP audit functions with internal program office stakeholders and external stakeholders (HQ DHS, DHS Components, the OIG) annually completing CBP's Financial and Internal Controls audits. Will partner with DHS OCFO to shepherd and deliver CBP's financial systems migration. For an overview of the diverse responsibilities CBP carries out within the Government, visit our website at cbp.gov.
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. 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 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. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Technical Qualifications (TQs) listed below. We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including results of your actions. The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. YOUR RESUME MUST NOT EXCEED 2 PAGES. Any resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. 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. Candidates must possess experience at the senior level (GS-14/15 level or equivalent) in the job-specific Technical Qualifications (TQs). The TQs measure the technical expertise required by this position and must be addressed within your 2-page resume. It is recommended that corresponding TQs be annotated in parentheses within your 2-page resume. TQ 1: Expert knowledge of and experience leading complex financial management operations and accounting programs for a large government or business entity, to include developing policies, leading the accounting for the collection of duties, taxes and fees, ensuring a timely and accurate payroll process for over 67,000 people, and overseeing fiscal year audit requirements. 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. 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 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. FAILURE TO MEET OR FULLY ADDRESS EACH EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATION AND TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION IN THE RESUME WILL ELIMINATE A CANDIDATE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION. 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 must 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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