Serves as the Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Management (ASM), reporting directly to the ASM. Provides executive leadership and direction for Treasury-wide financial management, including financial policy, accounting, internal controls, financial reporting, credit modeling, and long-range planning, and supports implementation of statutory financial management requirements across the Department.
Summary
Serves as the Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO) within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Management (ASM), reporting directly to the ASM. Provides executive leadership and direction for Treasury-wide financial management, including financial policy, accounting, internal controls, financial reporting, credit modeling, and long-range planning, and supports implementation of statutory financial management requirements across the Department.
As the DCFO, you will provide executive leadership and direction for Treasury-wide financial management programs and serve as a senior advisor to the ASM and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on significant financial management, policy, internal control, reporting, and operational matters. Your responsibilities will include:
Directly or indirectly supervising a staff of employees engaged in financial management activities. Grade levels of the employees range up through the Senior Executive Service. Occupations supervised include, but are not limited to: management, accounting, and internal controls analysts.
Responsible for implementing the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 and the Government Management Reform Act of 1994.
Guiding Department wide financial management, accounting policy, internal control, cash management, credit management, and debt management; the coordination of General Accounting Office (GAO) activities related to financial management; and, corrective actions related to audit recommendations.
Ensuring the development of formats, content and frequency of financial reports and statements, including the formulation of financial performance measurement indicators prepared by bureau financial components.
Reviewing and making recommendations to the ASM on the development, implementation, and maintenance of Treasury's integrated financial management systems strategy. Ensuring that the bureaus' financial management systems are in compliance with federal laws/regulations and Treasury Directives. Maintaining the DCFO financial management systems to meet Department wide reporting requirements.
Partnering and assisting the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Management and Budget in managing the process of budget and performance integration.
Overseeing the Department's Financial Manager's Financial Integrity Act and Prompt Payment Act programs. Monitoring effective internal control procedures to enhance compliance with General Accounting Office and Treasury standards in conjunction with the financial internal controls program for the Department.
Formulating and prescribing the standards, methods, and practices that govern the assigned areas of responsibility. Identifying deficiencies in existing policies and regulations. Advising the ASM of the need for new or improved financial management policies and programs.
Developing policy options on significant issues for presentation to the ASM. Ensuring that all such analyses are thorough, accurate and authoritative and makes recommendations concerning which options are most appropriate. Participating in program planning and systems design in the area of financial services management for all Bureaus and Offices within the Department of the Treasury. Analyzing the bureaus' policies and plans and providing necessary assistance in the development and implementation of bureau financial management programs and policies.
Consulting with and furnishing authoritative advice and guidance to subordinate staff directors. Providing direction and policy guidance in order that their objectives, approaches, and practices conform to current requirements and policies of the Department of the Treasury, and regulatory agencies such as the Office of Management and Budget and Government Accountability Office.
Making systematic reviews and provides guidance to program and financial managers informs the ASM of conformity to current requirements and policies. Briefing the ASM and CFO on possible problem situations, and providing advice and guidance on resolving them.
Communicating with the highest Treasury Department officials, other top-level government officials, and members of the Congress on a wide range of matters relating to financial management. Communicates with other officials representing professional groups and organizations, represents employees, private industry, educational institutions, trade associations, and other special interest groups. Contacts are made for the purpose of obtaining or exchanging information, requesting information, or providing assistance to resolve highly complex problems or issues.
Representing the ASM on various high level departmental and inter-departmental committees concerned with coordinating matters or with resolving critical precedent-setting issues relating to financial services management. As required, conducting in-depth studies on such matters.
Must meet the basic education requirements for the Accounting Series (0510), as prescribed by OPM.
A one-year SES probationary period is required, if not previously completed.
An initial SES career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a 1-year probationary period.
Must successfully complete personnel security vetting (e.g., investigation, evaluation, and adjudication).
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
File a Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
Disclosure of Political Appointments.
Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:
FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)"
Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.
There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.
TQ1 - Demonstrated experience leading and managing complex financial management operations, processes, and systems, including the application of Federal accounting, financial reporting, internal control, and budget execution principles.
TQ2 - Demonstrated experience directing large-scale, enterprise-wide financial management programs, including establishing program priorities, overseeing multidisciplinary financial management functions, managing organizational resources, evaluating program performance, and achieving measurable results across complex and diverse operations.
TQ3 - Demonstrated experience developing and implementing financial management policies, standards, and strategic initiatives; providing authoritative advice to senior leadership on complex financial management matters; and representing an organization with senior government officials, oversight organizations, or other external stakeholders.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.
ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: 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. Leadership Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, Civic-Mindedness.
ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. Leadership Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging Technology.
ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. Leadership Competencies: Technical Skill, Problem Solving, Agility and Resilience.
ECQ 4 - Leading People: 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. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Developing Others, Executive Judgement.
ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Leadership Competencies: Operational Mindset, Innovation, Strategic Thinking.
Note:If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.
Education
This position does not have an education qualification requirement. Education may not be substituted for the experience required to qualify for this position.
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.
Additional information
Veterans' Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.
Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.
OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Initial Review: Your application will first be reviewed by a Human Resources Specialist to determine whether you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements for this position.
Qualification Assessment: Applicants who meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements for this position will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel to determine which candidates are best qualified. This assessment will focus on the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) identified in this Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA). As required, ECQs and MTQs must be fully addressed within your two-page resume; separate narrative statements will not be accepted.
Referral and Selection: If you are among the best-qualified candidates, your application will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration and an interview.
Departmental Executive Review Board (ERB): Final selectee recommendations must receive Treasury's Executive Review Board approval before a tentative job offer can be extended.
Qualification Review Board (QRB): New entrants into the SES must receive approval from OPM's Qualification Review Board. QRB approval is not required for non-competitive candidates (e.g., current and former career SES members, CDP graduates).
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
A complete application includes items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.
1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the ECQs and TQs.
2. VACANCY QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy.
3. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable:
CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEMBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility.
SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification.
CURRENT or FORMER FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES: Must provide a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee.
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: Most recent performance evaluation
Applicants who fail to submit ALL required documents WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Application will result in an "Incomplete" rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select and upload your resume and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.
To verify the status of your application, sign in to your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
A complete application includes items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit. Some documents may not apply to all applicants.
1. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the ECQs and TQs.
2. VACANCY QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy.
3. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable:
CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEMBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility.
SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification.
CURRENT or FORMER FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES: Must provide a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee.
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: Most recent performance evaluation
Applicants who fail to submit ALL required documents WILL NOT receive consideration for this position. Application will result in an "Incomplete" rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select and upload your resume and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application.
Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages.
To verify the status of your application, sign in to your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
