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Chief Transformation and Modernization Officer

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Department of Defense

Fresh

Salary

$164,256 - $228,000

per year

Closes

January 30, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This role involves leading major changes and updates to how the Defense Finance and Accounting Service handles its accounting and finance work, focusing on smarter strategies, new technologies, and better processes to improve efficiency.

It's a top-level executive position for someone with deep experience in financial management and leading big transformations in government or defense settings.

Ideal candidates are proven leaders who can inspire teams, cut waste, and ensure everything aligns with legal and national security goals.

Key Requirements

  • Demonstrated Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) including commitment to the rule of law, driving efficiency, merit and competence, leading people, and achieving results
  • In-depth knowledge of accounting and financial management principles, practices, standards, and automated data systems
  • Proven leadership in implementing large-scale transformation, modernization, or innovation efforts, with a focus on audit compliance and generally accepted accounting principles
  • Broad experience in the Department of Defense (DoD) Joint Enterprise, including awareness of strategic priorities and collaboration with internal/external partners to support national security
  • Ability to obtain DoD Financial Management Level 3 Certification within two years of employment
  • Resume limited to two pages, clearly addressing ECQs and Technical Qualifications (TQs) with examples of experience, education, and accomplishments

Full Job Description

The position serves as the Chief Transformation and Modernization Officer (CTMO) leading the development and execution of comprehensive transformation strategy, modernization of business practices and development of innovative approaches to optimize the Agency's accounting and finance mission.

The position is assigned to Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Headquarters. One position is available, which may be located at Indianapolis, IN; Cleveland, OH; or Whitehall (Columbus), OH.

This position is in the Senior Executive Service (SES), a small elite group of top government leaders.

SES members possess a diverse portfolio of experiences including strong skills to lead across organizations.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your application package that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) related to this position within your resume.

Your resume may NOT EXCEED two pages. Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. ECQs and TQs must be addressed within your resume.

Separate narrative statements addressing ECQs and TQs will not be considered. Please see the "Required Documents" section for additional information.

Your resume should include examples of experience, education and accomplishments applicable to the qualifications.

If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW AND 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.

DRIVING EFFICIENCY: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

MERIT AND COMPETENCE: Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

LEADING PEOPLE: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group towards 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.

ACHIEVING RESULTS: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQ's): In-depth knowledge of accounting and financial management principles, practices, standards and procedures, and related automated data systems.

Demonstrated leadership and experience in successfully implementing large scale transformation, modernization, or innovation efforts for a variety of customers, with a focus on ensuring audit compliance and meeting generally accepted accounting principles and practices.

DoD Joint Enterprise-wide Experience: Possess a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities.

Executives should demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives.

This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences.

In accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 1300.26 "Operation of the DoD Financial Management Certification Program," this position requires you to obtain a Level 3 Certification under the DoD Financial Management Program as a condition of employment.

If you are selected, you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position.

Failure to become certified within the required timeframe may be grounds for removal. from the position and/or Federal service.

Once certified, the incumbent must obtain the required Continuing Education and Training (CET) units as outlined in DoDI 1300.26.

Information about the DoD FM Certification Program is available at www.dfas.mil/careers/fmcertification.html. Major Duties:

  • Drives enterprise-wide transformation, modernization and innovation focused on advanced technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and data analytics to enhance effectiveness, efficiency and agility in fulfilling agency mission.
  • Leads Agency emerging capabilities including the Data Analytics Center of Excellence, robotics and AI initiatives in collaboration with Information and Technology leaders in support of the transformation of accounting and finance operations.
  • Leads emerging systems initiatives, modernization, management and provisioning, ensuring alignment with Department architecture and systems plans while producing the greatest benefit and lowest risk for accounting and finance operations.
  • Oversees the integration of customer experience, feedback and perspectives that provides essential business intelligence impacting agency transformation strategy.
  • Manages resources, budget, financial planning, business needs, internal controls and audit of all initiatives to ensure viable planning and delivery of mission in alignment with Agency and Department mission, vision, values and goals.
  • Collaborates with leadership throughout the Department of War, Office of Management and Budget, US Department of Treasury, Military Departments, Federal customers, Congress and private sector technology leaders in performance of duties.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/17/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ES-12827591-26