Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Full Job Description

This position serves as the Deputy CFO of the American Battle Monuments Commission with a duty station in Arlington, VA.

As a senior budget officer, the position is responsible for the stewardship of the agency's budgetary resources and financial management practices; development and execution of appropriated funds in support of the mission and strategic direction of the agency; and advising leadership on the federal budget process to meet the resource requirements of an international agency.

Time in Grade Time-in-grade restrictions apply for all candidates considered under Merit Promotion (generally applicants who have held a Federal civilian appointment within the previous 52 weeks).

These applicants must have 1 year time-in-grade at the next lower level or equivalent to qualify.

Specialized Experience: For the GS- 14 level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-13); or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: demonstrated knowledge of and experience in budgetary and financial management oversight at an agency-level, including developing and presenting recommendations to senior level officials, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional appropriations committees related to the formulation, defense, and execution of agency resources; a strong understanding of the Budget Control Act and related budget laws and regulations, including how to advise leadership on most appropriate courses of action; experience performing the full range of complex financial analysis, reporting, and tracking of budget execution for an agency to ensure funds are executed in compliance with established policies, procedures, and regulations; knowledge and general understanding of federal financial management functions, activities, and reporting requirements, including the financial statement audit, financial systems and internal controls, and apportionment and expenditure tracking sufficient to secure and defend the budgetary resources of the agency; and skill in communicating planning, programming, and budgeting requirements to management and negotiating solutions to related resource challenges.

NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-0560 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement.

A copy is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

Major Duties:

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in budgetary and financial management oversight at an agency-level, including developing and presenting recommendations to senior level officials, the Office of Management and Budget, and Congressional appropriations committees related to the formulation, defense, and execution of agency resources.

A strong understanding of the Budget Control Act and related budget laws and regulations, including how to advise leadership on most appropriate courses of action.

Experience performing the full range of complex financial analysis, reporting, and tracking of budget execution for an agency to ensure funds are executed in compliance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Knowledge and general understanding of federal financial management functions, activities, and reporting requirements, including the financial statement audit, financial systems and internal controls, and apportionment and expenditure tracking sufficient to secure and defend the budgetary resources of the agency.

Skill in communicating planning, programming, and budgeting requirements to management and negotiating solutions to related resource challenges.