Clarification from the agency

This job is open to the public, U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

The incumbent will report to the Associate Director of the Department of Administrative Services. The Chief of the FPO serves as a subject matter expert on all matters relating to financial management and procurement in the judiciary.

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

1. Leading and overseeing the work of a diverse staff of approximately 120 government employees;
2. Overseeing a broad range of advisory and operational services directly supporting finance and procurement activities in federal court units located throughout the nation;
3. Ensuring the FPO is adequately resourced to perform its mission and oversee day-to-day business activities in the office, including financial management, staffing, space, resources, travel, payroll, leave, and training;
4. Directing the establishment of finance and procurement policies, procedures, standards, systems, and directives for the accomplishment of statutory and regulatory requirements that fall within the purview of the FPO;
5. Engaging and coordinating with other government agencies and organizations on behalf of the judiciary's interests and requirements, including the Office of Management and Budget, Department of Treasury, and the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board (FASAB);
6. Providing expert advice and guidance regarding financial management, reporting and analysis, including internal controls over financial reporting programs of the judiciary;
7. Supporting various Judicial Conference Committees and their subcommittees, the AO's Risk and Financial Management Advisory Council, and the AO's Financial Managers Working Group;
8. Overseeing all aspects of the judiciary's procurement management program and the life cycle of contracts, awards, policies, planning and execution;
9. Directing the development and conduct of internal controls reviews over financial reporting and financial systems review in support of the financial statement audit;
10. Administering all aspects of preparing the judiciary for comprehensive financial reporting and ensuring audit readiness; and interacting with senior leadership in other judiciary offices and courts to identify issues and resolves deficiencies on financial statements and information;
11. Overseeing the adequacy of operational and system processes that impact balances on financial statements;
12. Directing financial accounting and procurement activities in accordance with the laws, regulations, and policies governing the federal judiciary;
13. Developing and managing a robust communications program to provide information to Judicial Branch employees, management, and judges in support of financial accounting and procurement policies and programs;
14. Leading and managing nation-wide projects and programs regarding the judiciary's financial accounting and procurement policies;
15. Serving as the principal advisor to the courts, federal judges, judiciary officials, committees and subcommittees of the Judicial Conference of the United States, and advisory groups on all functions related to financial accounting and procurement;
16. Monitoring the external environment and advising federal judiciary leaders about changes in federal financial accounting and procurement policies and laws that may impact the federal judiciary;
17. Establishing and implementing strategies to ensure investment policies and practices are consistent and monitored for earnings, adjusting strategies as needed; and
18. Overseeing financial data governance by establishing a financial data modeling methodology and strategy to support the long-term needs of the judiciary.

Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. All information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
2. Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship for competitive status positions or conversion to a competitive status position with the Administrative Office of the US Courts. In instances where non-citizens are considered for hire into temporary or any other position with non-competitive status or when it is confirmed by the AO's Human Resources Office that there are no qualified U.S. citizens for a competitive status position (unless prohibited by a law or statue), non-citizens must provide proof of authorization to work in the United States and proof of entitlement to receive compensation. Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at http://ww.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/non-citizens. For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
3. All new AO employees will be required to complete an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check.
4. All new AO employees must identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment.
5. You will be required to serve a trial period if selected for a first-time appointment to the Federal government, transferring from another Federal agency, or serving as a first-time supervisor. Failure to successfully complete the trial period may result in termination of employment.
6. If appointed to a temporary position, management may have the discretion of converting the position to permanent depending upon funding and staffing allocation.
7. More than one selection may be made from this announcement.
8. All requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

Applicants must have demonstrated experience which shows competence in the qualifications as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which includes interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.

Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-15/JSP-15/CL 31 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as follows:

• Experience in developing, managing, implementing, and improving federal accounting operations, finance, risk management, government financial statements, policy and compliance, and payment and travel management. This experience requires a fully qualified, expert-level leader, who is committed to the continuous improvement of the accounting operations of the Judicial Branch.
• Experience in improvement of accounting operations, finance, risk management, government financial statements, policy and compliance, and payment and travel management.

The incumbent must have a working knowledge of system development life cycles and the ability to use technology to support the judiciary's financial management requirements in both the short and long term. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and managing accounting systems of internal control that will adequately protect the judiciary's assets and will lead the judiciary towards financial reporting that is prepared in compliance with federal financial policies, GAAP, and FASB.

Additional Assessment: Applicants who meet the specialized experience requirements also will be assessed on the following Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQ's) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ's).

Mandatory Technical Qualifications: The MTQ's listed below should be evident in your resume. A narrative response is not required for the MTQ's. However, your experience MUST demonstrate the following:

1. Demonstrated experience in managing a complex federal financial management organization and related programs, integrating organizational operations with the agency's strategic plan, mission, vision, values, and objectives, with a diverse and decentralized workforce. Experience must demonstrate knowledge of these programs and the impact on organizational objectives and performance goals, as well as sufficient analytical skills and knowledge of accounting standards and concepts to aid in executive oversight.
2. Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of and experience with a full range of financial management functions and responsibilities, including accounting principles and reporting requirements, operation of financial and related systems to support processes, federal procurement practices and policies, internal management control, and financial modeling for current and future periods.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience in federal acquisition and contract management, statutes, regulations, policies and practices applicable to all phases of the contracting process to include managing contracts and source selection processes sufficient to structure and lead execution of major competitive/non-competitive acquisitions.
4. Demonstrated experience with financial accounting in accordance with government or commercial standards, engagement in the financial statement audit, and development of financial statements for presentation in an entity-wide report.

This information should be evident in your resume.

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): A narrative response for each of the following ECQ's is MANDATORY. Exception: applicants currently serving in an AOES position or under a career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment, eligible for reinstatement into SES, or have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) approved by OPM are not required to submit a narrative response for the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ).

1. Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leadership Competencies: Creativity & Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision.
2. Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building.
3. Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility.
4. Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management.
5. Building Coalitions / Communication: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documentation and compare this information to your responses on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this job, we will evaluate your application package, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.

You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume and/or narrative responses, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Failure to submit the mandatory narrative responses will result in not receiving full consideration and/or rating credit. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you, withdrawing an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.