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Principal Deputy Comptroller for Management and CFO, NB-0505-VIII

Department of the Treasury
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

Summary

As the Principal Deputy Comptroller for Management and Chief Financial Officer, you will provide executive direction to and set policies for financial management to include the design, establishment, and coordination of an integrated comprehensive financial management system.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 07/02/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 2, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$221,622 - $319,800 per year
Pay scale & grade
NB 8
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
Yes
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
High Risk (HR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
MP-MT-26-5518
Control number
874346800

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Clarification from the agency

Applications will only be accepted from current OCC employees on permanent appointments.

Duties

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As the Principal Deputy Comptroller for Management and Chief Financial Officer, you will:

  • Take a lead role in ensuring the Office of Management (OM) develops, maintains, and continuously improves the administrative and operations structure and services needed to achieve OM's mission, vision and goals.
  • Provide leadership and direction to a staff that is responsible for the formulation, development and implementation of OCC-wide financial resource planning and management.
  • Direct OCC's budget functions, including formulation, execution, justification and presentation of OCC's annual performance plans and budget.
  • Oversee the design, establishment and coordination of an integrated comprehensive financial management system, and accountability and compliance programs.
  • Administer a rigorous quality assurance program to assess the effectiveness of OCC's financial management programs. Also oversee a rigorous compliance program to ensure other management quality assurance programs are effective.
  • Facilitate the development and approval of OCC's strategic and· long-term plans as well as the development and reporting of OCC­ wide performance measures.
  • Responsible for OM operational activities including customer relations and communications, risk management, project management oversight and support, as well as enterprise project management support and activities including business process improvement.
  • Lead, motivate, coach and develop a diverse staff of employees. Evaluate performance in accordance with OCC guidelines; make personnel decisions regarding hiring, promotions, adverse actions, etc.; provide training and development opportunities.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time.

There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:

  1. 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,
  2. FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
  3. SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information).
  • Complete a background investigation (unless already completed).
  • Sign a statement that you are voluntarily leaving the competitive service for a position in the excepted service, if applicable.
  • Travel occasionally to attend conferences and/or training.
  • Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
  • File an Executive Branch Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) and an OCC Financial Disclosure Form.
  • Complete a financial disclosure review and resolve any ethics issues.
  • Click here for important information about OCC ethics standards, such as the requirement that new hires divest their bank securities.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement:

You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the NB-VII band level. Examples of specialized experience for this position include:

  • Leading a staff responsible for financial management functions in areas such as budgeting, accounting, auditing, and/or financial management analysis;
  • Leading the formulation and execution of an organization's budget;
  • Overseeing the resolution of financial audit issues and findings; and
  • Ensuring financial activities are in compliance with federal financial laws, regulations, and policies for an organization.

The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector, or through volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis.

To receive any credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate the number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

Education

Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.

Additional information

  • If you are a current OCC employee who previously received a waiver determination permitting you to retain bank securities due to extenuating circumstances, please note that this determination may be rescinded if the nature of your duties changes. We strongly suggest that you discuss the potential implications of any change in duties on a prior securities determination with your ethics official.
  • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
  • The candidate selected for this position may be credited with directly-related non-Federal experience for annual leave purposes if eligible and considered appropriate.
  • As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be serving in a position in Schedule Policy/Career of the excepted service. You will obtain competitive status after two years of service in this position [if applicable]. Your employment in this position will be at-will. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeals of adverse actions concerning performance, discipline, and other matters arising under chapters 23, 43, and 75 of title 5, United States Code will not be available to an individual serving in this position. Prohibitions on prohibited personnel practices will be enforced by the Office of General Counsel [or agency equivalent position] and not the Office of Special Counsel.
  • Salary range includes 25.72% geographical pay.
  • Total pay cannot exceed applicable pay cap, which is $319,800 for 2026.
  • Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information and instructions.
  • Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
  • Click "Print" to review the entire announcement before applying.
  • The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, FairChanceAct@treasury.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.
  • Optional Essay Questions: Applicants may choose to respond to four short essay questions (200 words max each) to help us better understand your alignment with the agency's mission. These responses are optional and will not affect the applicant's eligibility.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application package includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination. Once the announcement closes, we will conduct a review of your application package to verify your eligibility and qualifications. If you are found qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process.

Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below. Use specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position.

Rating:

Your application package will be evaluated in the following areas:

  • Accounting Operations and Reporting
  • Auditing and Audit Reporting
  • Budget Administration
  • Financial Analysis
  • Human Resources Management

Your application package will be rated and ranked among others, based on your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position.

Current OCC employees must have a performance rating of at least Successful (i.e., Level 3) to be eligible for promotion.

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview.

Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

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Agency contact information

Melissa Talavera
Phone
202-649-6673
Email
Melissa.Talavera@occ.treas.gov
Address
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT
400 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20219
US

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