Chief Financial Officer
Veterans Health Administration
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East Orange, New Jersey
Posted about 22 hours ago
Employee will be assigned to Finance Service, VA New Jersey Healthcare System, East Orange, NJ. Employee will serve as the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for establishing and maintaining a complex integrated system of financial service that provides major impact and control over facility operations.
***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Directs the work of subordinates and assigns tasks as needed. Conducts employee performance evaluations, provides counseling, and initiates personnel actions like promotions or disciplinary measures. Interviews candidates, establishes performance standards, and ensures proper training is provided to team members. Directs and promotes the effective use, analysis, and implementation of advanced accounting techniques. Plans, organizes, and manages an integrated finance and accounting system for the facility. Oversees operational accounting programs and controls within the facility. Communicates with facility representatives and other independent agencies on managing special accounts and reimbursable activities. Directs and promotes the effective development and execution of the organization's operating budget. Conducts budget presentations and hearings, serving as the principal advisor to the Executive Leadership Team. Develops local policies to assist operating officials in preparing budget estimates and business plans for their fund control points. Reviews budget estimates and negotiates with management officials to determine funding levels. Distributes funds to various fund control points, analyzes actual performance against the budget plan, and projects to recommend necessary adjustments to the financial operating plan. Serves as a senior technical advisor, providing guidance and advice to Managers, Service Chiefs, the Executive Leadership Team, and the Medical Center Director on all financial aspects of the organization. Convenes meetings with professional, technical, and management staff and serves as a key member of the Medical Center Director's top advisory boards. Directs and evaluates a range of special projects, studies, and task forces to improve operations, productivity, and cost efficiency. Investigates complex financial issues that require significant expertise and a comprehensive understanding of integrated financial programs. Combines information from accounting and budget reports with non-financial data to provide a comprehensive analysis of program accomplishments in financial terms. Directs a thorough audit and quality assurance initiative to ensure that the agency's financial and operational policies and procedures, as well as those of external authorities, are adhered to and effective. Conducts internal and external audits to identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses in internal controls, and potential waste, fraud, or abuse within the organization. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (7:30am - 4:00pm) Recruitment-Indiv & Relocation: May be authorized for Highly Qualified applicants. Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Basic Requirements: Possess a bachelor's degree in accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor."). NOTE: You must submit transcripts with your application. Education will not be credited without transcripts. OR Possess a combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. Your background must also include one of the following: 1) Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law (Transcripts or proof required); or, 2) A certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination (Copy of Certificate required); or, 3) Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24 semester hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of a 4 year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. NOTE: You must submit transcripts with your application. Education will not be credited without transcripts. In addition to meeting the Basic Requirements above, you must also possess the specialized experience below to be eligible for this position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: For GS-14: Possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped you with the knowledge, skill, and ability to successfully perform the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is developing short- and long-range plans to effectively utilize revenue for billing and collections; participating with management in strategic planning; plans, recommending, and implementing programs and programs changes that impact facilities; implementing ways to eliminate or reduce significant bottlenecks and barriers to production and promote building. This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: Possess experience establishing and maintaining a complex integrated system of financial service that provides major impact and control over healthcare facility operations. (Application/resume materials must reflect this experience in detail to receive credit for this selective placement factor). Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following Competencies for this position: Conflict Management Influencing/Negotiating Manages Resources Partnering Planning and Evaluating Leadership Financial Management Communication Accounting Operations Supervisory Situational Judgment Test. Applicants will be required to complete a Supervisory Situational Judgment Test (SSJT) as part of the assessment process for this position. The SSJT evaluates judgment and decision-making skills that align with relevant competencies, organizational values, and best practices. Assessment results may be used as part of the evaluation, ranking and referral process. This is not a timed test, however, the assessment is expected to take approximately 45 minutes or less to complete. The assessment for this application does not include a cut score for a minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. However, you must answer each item in the assessment. IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. Work is performed in an office setting with minimal risks that requires normal safety precautions; the area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. This position requires the application, assessment, and questionnaire to be fully completed. The assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Required Documents" below for details. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND COMPTROLLER
Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency
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Quantico, Virginia
Posted about 22 hours ago
The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is a Defense Agency of the Department of War (DoW) under the direction, authority, and control of the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence & Security (USW (I&S)).
The Director of Financial Management and Comptroller serves as DCSA's senior financial-management executive and principal financial adviser to the DCSA Director and senior leadership. The incumbent directs and oversees the Agency's end-to-end financial-management program, including budget formulation and execution, accounting, funds control, financial reporting, internal controls, audit remediation, cost management, financial systems, and Working Capital Fund operations. The position provides independent, objective financial advice concerning Agency strategy, resource allocation, mission affordability, and financial risk. This is a Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service Tier 2 position. The incumbent exercises executive direction and oversight of an annual financial portfolio of approximately $3.0 billion, comprising approximately $1.9 billion in Defense Working Capital Fund activity and $1.1 billion in appropriated funding. The incumbent directs the formulation, justification, execution, accounting, funds control, financial reporting, and performance assessment of these resources and oversees Working Capital Fund rate development, cost recovery, revenue and expense forecasting, cash management, customer billing, and long-term financial sustainability. Exercise executive direction and oversight of an annual financial portfolio exceeding $3.0 billion, comprising approximately $1.9 billion in Defense Working Capital Fund activity and $1.1 billion in appropriated funding. Direct the formulation, justification, execution, accounting, funds control, financial reporting, and performance assessment of these resources. Direct the financial governance of DCSA Working Capital Fund operations, including rate and price development, full-cost recovery, cash and corpus management, revenue, cost, and workload forecasting, customer billing, cost transparency, and the long-term financial sustainability of DCSA's fee-for-service operations. Establish and oversee DCSA's enterprise cost-accounting and cost-management framework. Ensure the consistent identification, accumulation, allocation, and reporting of direct and indirect costs to support Working Capital Fund rates, reimbursable pricing, program and activity cost transparency, customer billing, managerial decision-making, auditability, and assessment of mission efficiency. Serve as the principal financial adviser to the DCSA Director and senior leadership on financial management, resource allocation, fiscal risk, affordability, and the financial implications of Agency strategy and operating decisions. Represent DCSA before Departmental oversight organizations, the Office of Management and Budget, congressional committees and staff, Intelligence Community partners, customers, and other federal organizations on budgetary and financial-management matters. Establish and maintain an effective internal-control environment; direct financial-statement audit support, audit remediation, improper-payment and fraud-risk activities, and corrective actions addressing material weaknesses and other financial-management deficiencies. Provide executive oversight of financial management systems, business processes, financial data governance, and system modernization, ensuring reliable, timely, and decision-useful financial and cost information. Lead and develop DCSA's financial-management workforce and establish functional standards, workforce-development priorities, succession plans, and accountability for financial-management performance across headquarters and field organizations. Ensure compliance with appropriations law, fiscal controls, funds-control requirements, applicable accounting standards, and Departmental and Intelligence Community financial-management policies. Establish policy, governance, and financial controls for DCSA reimbursable activities and agreements. Oversee the development, review, acceptance, execution, billing, collection, reconciliation, closeout, and financial reporting of reimbursable orders to ensure full-cost recovery, proper use of funds, accurate customer billing, and compliance with applicable fiscal and financial-management requirements. Provide executive financial oversight of interagency agreements and other intra-governmental transactions, including agreements under the Economy Act and other applicable statutory authorities. Ensure that agreements contain appropriate funding authority, bona fide-need and period-of-availability determinations, cost estimates, billing provisions, internal controls, reconciliations, and closeout requirements.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs) and TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). However, to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the ECQS and TQS within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resume pages in excess of the two page limit will not be evaluated. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (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. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): 1. Expert-level experience leading large scale organizational change and information technology / business systems modernization, including business process reengineering and related infrastructure. Demonstrated success delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, cost management, internal controls, and/or audit readiness while integrating major strategic IT or capital investments. 2. Expert-level experience directing multiple aspects of financial management operations (e.g., budget formulation and execution, accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls) in a large organization of comparable scale and complexity to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (or transferable equivalent experience from the private sector or other large organizations). Experience with multi-entity or multi-customer financial relationships and/or working capital / revolving fund models is preferred but not required. Preferred Qualifications: In addition to meeting the mandatory qualification requirements, highly qualified candidates may demonstrate substantial senior-level experience in Federal financial management, accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, budget execution, financial management systems, or related areas, as well as professional certification such as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or comparable financial management credential, and/or advanced academic preparation in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field. Such experience, certifications, and education are not required conditions of eligibility or appointment
Financial Manager
United States Army Installation Management Command
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Fort AP Hill, Virginia
Posted about 22 hours ago
About the Position: Serves as the Financial Manager (Comptroller) for the installation and is responsible for the financial management of the installation's operating program.
Responsible for the financial management of the installation's operating program and for obtaining funds needed to secure resources for the Command.
Serves as advisor and provides advice and guidance to immediate command staff and directors on financial management.
Directs and oversees development and formulation of budget requirements and justifications.
Directs the conduct of special studies leading to recommendations for new or changed functions or programs affecting comptroller functional areas.
Develops immediate and long-range financial plans.
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current AMC Command employees with competitive status Current Civilian Employees of the Command Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1. Overseeing development of budget requirements for an organization; 2. Analyzing directives, regulations, and/or various laws governing financial management programs; 3. Assisting employees with analysis and evaluation of financial management program efficiency; 4. Collaborating with various stakeholders to provide advice and guidance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level in the Federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone -- no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Budget Administration Financial Management Workforce Planning Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).
Budget Justification Chief
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
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McLean, Virginia
Posted about 22 hours ago
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads the development, negotiation, and presentation of the National Intelligence Program (NIP) budget on behalf of the Director of National Intelligence to the President and the Congress. The CFO's three main responsibilities include resource management (budget analysis, formulation, justification, and execution), performance planning and evaluation, and financial management improvement.
The Intelligence Community (IC) Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads IC-wide efforts to develop, determine, and present the National Intelligence Program (NIP) budget to the Office of Management and Budget and Congress on behalf of the Director of National Intelligence. The IC CFO also leads IC resource, performance, and financial management as well as procurement oversight and facilities activities. Additionally, IC CFO, through the CFE, provides oversight of ODNI resources, managing formulation, justification, execution, contracts, manpower, financial audits, and ODNI budget matters in coordination with the IC, OMB, DoW, and Congress. The IC CFO serves as the single point of integration for all performance- and budget-related activities across the 18 NIP elements. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Lead a team of professional staff in the planning, preparation, justification, administration, analysis, forecasting, and monitoring of budget/financial information to ensure cost-effective support of ODNI organizations and programs; oversee budget/financial data analysis and the assessment of financial conditions by applying financial principles, policies, methods, techniques, and systems. Lead the collection, research, and analysis of comprehensive and substantive financial information that includes budget, accounting, and financial reporting information to develop budget testimony, briefings, and talking points for senior DNI leadership and develop IC guidance on the preparation of resource requests and realignments or reprogramming to the DNI and Congress. May involve supporting major re-allocation of staffing, funds, or other resources. Develop and present options, tradeoffs, and risk-informed recommendations to senior leadership regarding program resourcing, affordability, and execution impacts across multiple ODNI elements. Oversee and manage the financial implications of strategic and capital/lifecycle/infrastructure planning, investment control, policy enforcement, and management throughout the financial life cycles (i.e., planning, programming, budgeting, execution, and evaluation) within or between IC organizations. Monitor and evaluate the progress and outcomes of operational performance plans and identify potential threats or opportunities. Liaise with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) leadership, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Congressional oversight committees on financial management issues; participate in and, as required, oversee IC-wide financial management working groups, committees, and meetings.
This is an excepted service GS-15 position open to the public and all current federal employees at the GS-15 and one level below. Current federal employees at the GS-15 and one level below may apply to this position, and if selected will maintain pay set at their current grade and step. Current federal employees at grade levels GS-13 and below are not eligible for this position and their application will not be forwarded to the hiring manager. All current federal employees that apply for this position must submit their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personal Action (i.e., dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement) to verify their status of eligibility. Mandatory Requirements: Expert ability to plan, prepare, justify, administer, analyze, forecast, and monitor budget/financial information to ensure cost-effective support of organizations and programs, including conducting budget/financial data analysis and assessing financial conditions by applying financial principles, policies, methods, techniques, and systems. Superior ability to serve as expert and consultant to top agency management officials and customers, in context of operation requirements bases on financial analysis and recommends possible courses of action. Problems are frequently stubborn due to such matters as conflicting funding priorities, economic interests, public interests, constitutional protections, or equivalent concerns. Superior ability to make decisions and recommendations addressing undefined issues that require much consideration and extensive analysis of the immediate and long-range implications of any action. Decisions regarding what needs to be done require extensive probing and analysis. Expert knowledge of Federal/IC budget and financial management laws, regulations, and guidance (e.g., OMB circulars, appropriations law concepts, PPBE, reprogramming rules, congressional budget justification requirements) sufficient to lead enterprise-wide efforts. Expert representational, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, logical, and concise products. Expert ability to develop consensus recommendations and to solicit input from colleagues and peers; superior ability to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information and requirements. Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant work experience or equivalent relevant work experience with a minimum of 24 hours of Finance, Accounting or other relevant courses. (this was previously a required qualification and think that it should remain, otherwise, looks like the bar has moved; education provides credibility; ensures depth, etc.) Desired Requirements: Demonstrated experience leading time-sensitive development of congressional budget justification narrative and exhibit materials, including briefing senior leadership and responding to OMB and congressional inquiries.
Financial Manager
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
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McLean, Virginia
Posted about 22 hours ago
The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) leads the nation's effort to protect the United States from terrorism by integrating, analyzing and sharing information to drive whole-of-government action and achieve our national CT objectives.
Prepare, analyze, and forecast budgetary and financial information to evaluate continual change in program plans and funding and their effect on financial and budget program milestones. Analyze financial and budgetary relationships to develop recommendations for financial and/or budgetary actions under uncertain conditions or due to short and rapidly changing deadlines, guidance, or objectives. Conduct budgetary and financial data analyses and the assessment of financial conditions by applying financial principles, policies, standards, methods, techniques, controls, and systems to solve a variety of financial management problems. Collect, research, and analyze comprehensive and substantive financial information that includes any area of budgeting, accounting, auditing, financial planning, and financial reporting. Lead and review Unliquidated Obligations / Undelivered Orders. Develop specific objectives and devise new methods, techniques, and criteria pertaining to such matters as identifying trends and patterns, acquiring information and analyzing data, developing solutions and presenting findings, and examining requirements for which there are no precedents. Apply broad financial management policies and guidelines and establish performance metrics against priorities, policies, and objectives for frequently changing program objectives, plans, and funding requirements. Apply IC-wide and ODNI regulations and standardize financial management processes and procedures to improve the quality of financial reporting. Engage in financial management programs, practices, processes, and activities by applying principles that incorporate the vision, mission, and strategic objectives which may include audit plans and examinations, accounting operations or evaluations, or risk assessments of operations. Other budget/financial duties, as assigned.
Working knowledge of budget formulation, programming, and budget execution processes for IC programs, a defense agency, or a military service. Thorough organizational and interpersonal skills, specifically, the ability to plan strategically and manage competing priorities, the ability to negotiate, build consensus, and work effectively in a collaborative environment, and the ability to establish and maintain professional networks across all levels of management both internal and external to the ODNI. Thorough knowledge of departmental or agency financial management policy, regulations, and financial systems and ability to apply sound and independent judgment in order to resolve financial problems. Ability to provide advice to customers (sometimes external to the organization), in context of operational requirements and based on financial analysis; recommends possible courses of action. Ability to conduct accounting and financial reporting of information through a thorough knowledge of financial principles, policies, methods, techniques, and systems. Thorough knowledge of departmental or agency financial management policy, regulations, and financial systems and ability to apply sound and independent judgment in order to resolve financial problems. Representational, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, logical, and concise products. Organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to negotiate, build consensus, and work effectively and independently in a team or collaborative environment. Ability to develop consensus recommendations and to solicit input from colleagues and peers; ability to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information and requirements.
FINANCIAL MANAGER
Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations
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Naval Base, Norfolk, Virginia
Posted 4 days ago
You will serve as a FINANCIAL MANAGER in the Finance Department of the Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR) of COMOPTEVFOR.
You will serve as the principal advisor to the Force Senior Executive on all aspects of resources management and is responsible for establishing and enforcing policies for the Force.
You will possess complete authority to plan, develop, determine the direction, approve and execute the Force funding.
You will determine the optimum resource allocations, approve funding levels for cost centers and subordinate activities and distribute funds throughout the execution year.
You will establish and implement policies and procedures from a variety of broad Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of the Navy (DoN) regulations governing the functional areas managed.
You will keep senior leadership informed regarding the status and use of funds, the effectiveness of the financial program, and the relationship of budgeted and available funds and execution levels.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Possessing prior comptroller or deputy comptroller experience with advanced financial-management expertise; Applying expert knowledge of Appropriations Law (31 U.S.C.), Purpose/Time/Amount statutes, the Antideficiency Act, and the Bona Fide Needs Rule while also possessing a deep familiarity with Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation (FIAR) standards, OMB Circular A-123 (Management's Responsibility for Enterprise Risk Management and Internal Control), and resolving Notices of Finding and Recommendations (NFRs); Leading Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution activities, including Program Objective Memorandum development, Budget Estimate Submission preparation, and Congressional enactment execution; Administering multi-year, diverse appropriations across an Echelon II portfolio, preferably including research, development, test, and evaluation funding; and Supervising and exercising Executive Decisional Authority: Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams (budget analysts, accountants, auditors, and civilian personnel resource managers) and advise Flag Officers / SES executives on fiscal risk and resource allocation. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Management
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Chicago, Illinois
Posted 3 days ago
This is a Detail Not to Exceed One Year, however, the detail may be made permanent without additional competition. This position reports to the Director of VISN Financial Operations SES and aligns under the Department of Veteran Affairs, Office of Management. The VISN 2 and 4 CFO serves as the accountable financial management authority, providing enterprise-level financial stewardship to ensure resources align with Veteran care priorities, operations comply with statutory/policy requirements.
Major Duties: Duties include, but are not limited to: Provides enterprise-level financial stewardship across the VISN, ensuring resources are aligned to Veteran care priorities, operations comply with statutory and policy requirements, and leaders have timely, accurate, and actionable financial information. Serves as the senior financial authority for the VISN, advising the Director of VISN Financial Operations, VISN Director, and senior leadership on affordability, resource trade-offs, multi-year financial planning, and the financial implications of proposed program and operational decisions. Develops new methods and analytical frameworks for long-range financial forecasting and multi-year budget planning, applying expert-level methodologies including regression-based trend analysis, scenario modeling, activity-based costing, and sensitivity analysis to project long-range funding requirements. Ensures financial governance and regulatory compliance across the VISN by overseeing funds control and internal controls. Ensuring all financial functions comply with applicable Federal law, VA regulations, VHA policy, and generally accepted accounting principles. Serves as the principal financial liaison between the VISN and the VHA Office of Finance, representing the VISN in matters of financial policy, audit findings, and regulatory compliance. Coordinates responses to Office of Inspector General (OIG) reviews, external audits, and internal control assessments. Leads cost-benefit analyses, outcomes assessments, and business planning support for VISN programs and initiatives. Works with VISN leaders at all levels to provide financial return-on-investment (ROI) analyses, shaping the future of services and care delivery across the network. Providing direct supervision, consultation, and training for finance staff assigned to the VISN. Managing organizational changes within the financial operations and exercising discretionary authority in the allocation and distribution of funds within the VISN financial organization's budget. Identifying developmental and training needs of employees and arranging for needed development and training to build VISN financial management capacity and capability. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in person work unless they have an approved exemption. Telework: May be authorized in accordance with agency policy. Virtual: This position may be authorized for Virtual Work. Virtual Work eligibility is for current VA employees that are already subject to the return to in person work mandate in their current position. Position Description/PD#: PD00344A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Required Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/03/2026. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-15 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-14. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to some former Federal employees applying for reinstatement, as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. See the Required Document section below for more information regarding the SF-50s needed to verify time-in-grade. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Individual Occupational Requirements Basic Requirements Degree: accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.") OR Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. AND Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-14 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is defined as: Knowledge of planning and forecasting techniques for long-range financial projection and multi-year budget development Knowledge of the full range of administrative laws, policies, regulations, and precedents applicable to federal financial management and VHA health care program administration, including thorough knowledge of congressional legislation, OMB guidelines and directives, and VA and VHA financial policy. Knowledge of governmental accounting operations and requirements. Mastery of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of financial program effectiveness, including regression-based trend analysis, scenario modeling, activity-based costing, and sensitivity analysis. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations, not only with subordinates, but with all levels of key management officials, the latter particularly requiring the exercise of tact, ingenuity and resourcefulness Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary. The position requires travel up to 25% of the time for site visits throughout the VISN geographic area and to headquarters. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be found well qualified, applicants must meet the following qualifications: Developed and defended a multi-year budget forecast for an organization with an annual operating budget of over $500 million. Applied quantitative methodologies such as regression-based trend analysis and scenario modeling, identifying decisions informed by these analyses. Held ownership of the forecast as the primary preparer/approver, rather than just a participant. Ensured compliance with federal appropriations laws, anti-deficiency act requirements, and OMB Circulars. Administered funds control and internal control processes across at least three distinct subordinate organizations or facilities.- Required experience with VA/VHA financial systems or a similar large federal agency, excluding private sector experience. Served as the primary point of contact for at least one audit or external regulatory examination.- Drafted or approved formal management responses to audit findings and tracked corrective actions to closure. Provided regular, documented financial advice to senior executives on trade-offs and resource allocations. Conducted at least one cost-benefit or ROI analysis that influenced funding or restructuring decisions for programs valued over $1 million. Held direct supervisory authority over a financial management staff of at least five employees, including supervisory roles. Managed discretionary authority over fund allocation within a financial organization's operating budget. Experience spans multiple facilities or units, not limited to single-site financial management. Identified training needs and designed formal initiatives for the financial staff with documented successful outcomes. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Local Commuting Area: The local commuting area for this position is defined as a radius of 50 miles of available VA office space.
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a one year probationary period or two year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your one year probationary period or two year trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Financial Manager
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
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McLean, Virginia
Posted about 22 hours ago
The National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) leads the nation's effort to protect the United States from terrorism by integrating, analyzing and sharing information to drive whole-of-government action and achieve our national CT objectives.
Plan, prepare, justify, administer, analyze, forecast, schedule, sequence, timing of actions, coordinate, and monitor budgetary, financial, accounting, or auditing activities to ensure cost-effective support of Intelligence Community (IC) organizations and programs; analyze and assess financial conditions by applying financial principles, policies, methods, techniques, and systems. Interpret and assess impacts of new and revised Executive or Congressional language on planned or existing resources, programs, activities, and mission; assessing effects of actions on program viability and attainment of objectives. Collect, research, and analyze comprehensive and substantive financial information that includes budget, financial, accounting, audit, and financial reporting information to develop testimony, briefings, and talking points for senior DNI leadership and develop guidance on the preparation of resource requests, reports, or the like to the DNI and Congress. As needed, lead the development of complex financial analyses and provide expert advice and recommendations to senior IC customers in the context of their operations and requirements. Oversee and manage the financial implications of strategic and capital/lifecycle/infrastructure planning, investment control, policy enforcement, and management throughout the financial life cycles (i.e., planning, programming, budgeting, execution, and evaluation) within or between IC organizations. Lead or engage in the development, improvement, and implementation of financial management policies and guidelines and establish performance metrics against priorities, policies, and objectives. Monitor and evaluate the progress and outcomes of operational performance plans and identify potential threats or opportunities. Collaborate in the development and coordination of IC and ODNI regulations to improve and standardize financial management processes and procedures to improve the quality of financial reporting. Continually modify long range plans in accordance with changes in Congressional and Presidential program goals; engage in the development of financial management programs, practices, processes, and activities by applying expert knowledge of strategic planning principles that incorporate the vision, mission, and strategic objectives of IC organizations. Liaise with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) leadership, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), or Congressional oversight committees on financial management issues; participate in IC-wide financial management working groups, committees, or meetings. Other budget/financial duties, as assigned.
Expert knowledge of the concepts, principles, practices, laws, and regulations of financial management, budgeting, accounting, or auditing sufficient to conduct difficult assignments involving interfaces and inter-relationships between and among programs, systems, functions, policies, and various issues and relationships between the IC and ODNI organizational elements, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the Congress. Superior ability to plan, prepare, justify, administer, analyze, forecast, and monitor budget/financial information to ensure cost effective support of organizations and programs, including conducting budget/financial data analysis and assessing financial conditions by applying financial principles, policies, methods, techniques, and systems. Superior ability to independently analyze exceptionally large and complex national level programs. Superior ability to substantially assess enterprise-wide organizational processes and programs to develop, recommend, and implement budgetary and financial policies and agreements. Superior ability to provide advice to customers, in context of operation requirements bases on financial analysis and recommends possible courses of action. Superior ability to develop and render authoritative interpretations of executive orders, OMB guidelines and directives, and policies and precedents within and across the IC. Superior ability to conduct accounting, and financial reporting information; expert knowledge of financial principles, policies, methods, techniques, and systems. Expert knowledge of departmental or agency financial management policy, regulations, and financial systems and demonstrated ability to apply sound and independent judgment in order to resolve complex financial problems. Superior ability to manage the financial implications of strategic and capital/life cycle/infrastructure planning, investment Expert knowledge of the IC and its components, missions, and interrelationships, including the demonstrated ability to lead broad-based teams regarding key IC financial management issues. Expert experience establishing and maintaining professional networks with all levels of management both internal and external to the ODNI. Expert representational, oral, and written communication skills, including the demonstrated ability to produce clear, logical, and concise products. Superior organizational and interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to negotiate, build consensus, and work effectively and independently in a team or collaborative environment. Expert ability to develop consensus recommendations and to solicit input from colleagues and peers; demonstrated ability to remain open-minded and change opinions on the basis of new information and requirements.
FINANCIAL MANAGER
U.S. Marine Corps
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Stafford, Virginia
Posted about 22 hours ago
This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.
You will provide financial management advice to senior leaders, interpret financial data, develop recommendations, and support organizational goals through effective planning, reporting, and resource management.
You will support strategic planning and budget development by analyzing operational requirements, preparing resource recommendations, and helping program managers justify changes, proposals, and funding needs.
You will advise program leaders throughout planning and policy development, evaluate financial requirements, identify performance measures, and recommend actions that improve program results and resource use.
You will lead and mentor employees by assigning work, setting priorities, evaluating performance, providing training, resolving workplace issues, and maintaining a fair and productive work environment.
You will prepare written and oral presentations for senior leaders, communicate financial findings and recommendations clearly, and collaborate with internal and external organizations on resource management matters.
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or NH-03 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Supervise AND/OR lead financial planning, manage budgets, interpret financial regulations, analyze reports, recommend resource decisions, improve processes, mentor staff, AND/OR evaluate performance to ensure effective program management and accountability. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0500/financial-management-series-0505/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
Financial Manager NF-04
United States Army Installation Management Command
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Fort Eustis, Virginia
Posted about 22 hours ago
This position is located at Fort Eustis, VA. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.
Directs the preparation, analysis, and execution of the NAF annual operating budget, APF/NAF support budget, Capital Purchases and Minor Construction (CPMC) and major NAF/APF construction budgets, NAF procurement functions, Five Year Plan, etc.
Conducts cost and economic analysis, efficiency studies, and organization functional analysis. Formulates and maintains a system of internal management controls. Establishes policies, plans, procedures, reviews and audits.
Exercises financial oversight for installation private organizations, and certifies availability of funds for expenditures.
Uses automation software and hardware to perform analytical, technical, and administrative tasks. Insures APF and NAF operating fiscal budgets are fully synchronized and balanced according to fund sources.
Executes, monitors, coordinates, and provides oversight to the operating and reimbursable budget programs. Gathers, verifies and consolidates a variety of budget/financial data to be used in the formulation of spreadsheets and presentations.
Researches, verifies, and revises budget/program data. Prepares funding justifications, consolidates budget requests, requests additional funds, and monitors expenditures. Evaluates financial statements and prepares reports and presentations.
Performs all of the duties normally associated with supervising staff.
Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: Ability to perform the duties described above using the theories, principles, practices,and techniques of generally accepted accounting principles. Work experience interpreting and assessing program financial performance using standard financial management systems. Work experience interpreting balance sheet and profit and loss statement results. Work experience applying commercial budgeting techniques. Supervisory experience directing technical and professional financial management operations. Progressively responsible work experience in budget or finance that provided the incumbent the knowledge of APF/NAF regulations on budgetary processes and requirements. Knowledge and ability to balance funds between accounts; i.e. transferring funds between line items or sub-projects or identifying excess funds for possible transfer to other operating programs. Must have excellent organizational skills. Must be highly skilled in written and verbal communications and able to deal tactfully and effectively with employees in all levels of the organization. Must be proficient in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and other software as required. Must be able to meet stringent deadlines in a fast-paced environment. In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess all of the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": Work experience of at least three (3) years with NAF budget planning and execution. (Ability to apply financial accounting principles, methods and techniques of fiscal management, with a strong background in budget preparation, payroll management, internal controls and financial systems reporting.) Possess experience coordinating manpower and staffing issues with NAF personnel office and Epay systems. Experience analyzing monthly NAF financial reports to include budget variance, Major Construction/Restoration, CPMC execution and cash flow projections. Possess financial management experience necessary to execute an effective acquisition and financial management plan to include demonstrated ability to determine resource needs and allocation of resources for both appropriate funds (APF) and non-appropriated funds (NAF) budgets and analysis of financial data. ***Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and "Highly Preferred Criteria" will be referred to the selecting official for consideration first. All other applicants may be referred if requested by the selecting official. ***
Executive Director Financial Operations
Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Management
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Hines, Illinois
Posted about 23 hours ago
Principal advisor to the Office of Health, Chief Financial Officer and other key officials within the Department of Veterans Affairs on matters pertaining to the enterprise organizations responsible for financial accounting, financial quality, managerial cost accounting, and VISN financial operations supporting the Veterans Health Administration. The position will be responsible for ensuring standardized, compliant, and effective financial management that supports VA's mission.
Responsible for all matters pertaining to field-level financial operations, including audit coordination and quality assurance, financial accounting controls oversight, financial policy implementation and compliance, and managerial cost accounting. Ensures uniform execution of Federal and VA regulations, laws, directives, and standards as they relate to financial systems and operations across VHA's health care delivery network. Reviews internal and external audits and develops corrective actions, working with stakeholders to correct areas that may develop into a material weakness. Oversees the integration of accounting, cost accounting, obligations accounting and budgetary information to recommend complete, reliable information for data driven decision-making.
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 be disqualified. Please see "Required Documents" section below for all resume formatting requirements. 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. Do NOT submit a separate 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: Demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience with accounting, cost management, audit coordination, and financial policy implementation. 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. Sub-Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government: Demonstrates understanding and appreciation of the American system of government, including the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, separation of powers, federalism, and the historical development of the American Nation. Commitment to the Rule of Law: Upholds the principles of the American Founding, including equality under the law and democratic self-government. Ensures the law is applied fairly and consistently. Civic-Mindedness: Stays up-to-date on important developments in American government and aligns organizational objectives and practices with presidential and public interests. Demonstrates a 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. Sub-Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility: Strategically manages, allocates and monitors financial resources. Aligns priorities and initiatives to justify budget proposals. Monitors expenditures, cuts unnecessary costs, and uses cost-benefit analysis to set priorities. Managing Resources: Manages resources efficiently and effectively based on current and projected organizational goals, skills, budget considerations, and staffing needs. Leveraging Technology: Explores emerging technology and potential applications. Incorporates technology to enhance efficiency and achieve results. Ensures access to and security of technology systems 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. Sub-Competencies: Technical Skill: Possesses the requisite technical knowledge and subject matter expertise to consistently produce timely, high-quality work. Is considered a strong contributor in his or her domain. Problem Solving: Engages in critical and data-driven thinking when diagnosing root causes and evaluating options. Identifies and promptly addresses the most pressing, high-priority problems. Agility and Resilience: Anticipates and adapts to change, new ideas, new information, and new conditions. Is committed to continuous improvement. Deals effectively with pressure and remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. 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. Sub-Competencies: Accountability: Ensures that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, trained, and retained. Takes swift action to address performance- or conduct-based deficiencies in employees supervised. Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Developing Others: Recognizes and rewards outstanding achievement in others. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods. Cultivates a dynamic environment in which employees are not afraid to make mistakes. Executive Judgement: Makes well-reasoned, timely, and effective decisions and considers short- and long-term implications. Communicates effectively with stakeholders across all organizational levels, sharing and guarding information where appropriate. 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. Sub-Competencies: Operational Mindset: Effectively translates strategies into actionable steps and processes. Partners effectively with stakeholders to drive adoption and addresses blockers to ensure successful implementation. Innovation: Applies creativity to improving products and processes, challenges convention, takes measured risks, and considers ways to simplify and remove unnecessary requirements. Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization by evaluating conditions, resources, capabilities, constraints, and organizational goals and values. 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. See "Required Documents" section for additional information.
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