Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Full Job Description

The United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) mission is to promote innovation and competition by providing quality examination and issuance of patent and trademark applications, guiding domestic and international intellectual property policy, and delivering intellectual property information and education worldwide.

Through the issuance of patents, the USPTO encourages technological advancement by providing incentives to invent, invest in, and disclose new technology worldwide.

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.

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) 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 Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs).

PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

PTQ 1: Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of and experience with a full range of financial management functions and responsibilities including budget development and execution, accounting principles and reporting, measuring organizational performance, operation of financial and related systems to support processes and internal management control.

PTQ 2: Ability to effectively communicate financial, budgetary and procurement issues and information to audiences such as USPTO executives, Administration Officials, Congressional staff, and stakeholder groups.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Professional 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 PTQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency ECQ 3: Merit and Competence ECQ 4: Leading People ECQ 5: Achieving Results 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. Major Duties:

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia.

Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person.

Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per calendar year.

All applicants will be assessed for executive competency against the five mandatory Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).

If your two-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and PTQs, you will not receive further consideration for the position.

For more information regarding the SES and ECQs, please visit the Executive Core Qualifications page.

As the Deputy Chief Financial Officer (DCFO), the incumbent serves as the principal advisor to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

The incumbent will lead long-range planning for the integration of finance, budgeting, financial systems, and procurement services.

Additional duties will include but are not limited to: Overseeing all daily financial management activities relating to USPTO programs and operations.

Directing development and execution of the agency's budget in alignment with Administration priorities and Congressional requirements.

Developing and maintaining contact with departmental officials, other government agencies, and Congress. Identifying enterprise financial risks and implementing mitigation strategies.

Directing and managing policy guidance and oversight of USPTO financial management personnel, activities, and operations through the Office of Planning and Budget, the Office of Finance, the Office of Financial Management Systems, and the Office of Procurement.

Advising the CFO on agency budgetary priorities, establishment and adjustment of user fees, and the financial execution of the budget, and prepares timely cost and performance reports to senior management.

Preparing and transmitting periodic reports to the Under Secretary and Director of USPTO, Department of Commerce, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Congress.

Participating in USPTO-wide information technology councils and decisions, and USPTO-wide procurement policy councils. The incumbent is expected to provide expertise and exercise critical judgment.

This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).