Director, Financial Management Directorate and Chief Financial Executive

Full Job Description

The Director of the Financial Management Directorate oversees all financial matters for designated Department of War-wide operational and administrative programs.

This role involves establishing and administering the complete range of budgetary and financial management policies and procedures for funds appropriated to the Office of the Secretary of War, the Pentagon Force Protection Agency, Washington Headquarters Services, and other managed Defense activities.

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 Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES.

Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Please see "Required Documents" section below for all resume formatting requirements.

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.

Do NOT submit a separate 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: TQ 1: Demonstrated knowledge of financial management laws and regulations to include Treasury and Office of Management and Budget circulars, directives, and bulletins, Department of War directives, instructions, and financial management regulations.

TQ 2: Demonstrated experience in managing and directing major financial management programs for an organization or organizational sub-component of a large, complex and diverse organization; and in negotiating and brokering relationship and decision making among senior leaders of flag officer equivalent in a highly complex, fast paced environment.

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.

There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a 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.

Sub-Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government: Demonstrates understanding and appreciation of the American system of government, including the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, separation of powers, federalism, and the historical development of the American Nation.

Commitment to the Rule of Law: Upholds the principles of the American Founding, including equality under the law and democratic self-government. Ensures the law is applied fairly and consistently.

Civic-Mindedness: Stays up-to-date on important developments in American government and aligns organizational objectives and practices with presidential and public interests.

Demonstrates a commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

Sub-Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility: Strategically manages, allocates and monitors financial resources. Aligns priorities and initiatives to justify budget proposals.

Monitors expenditures, cuts unnecessary costs, and uses cost-benefit analysis to set priorities.

Managing Resources: Manages resources efficiently and effectively based on current and projected organizational goals, skills, budget considerations, and staffing needs.

Leveraging Technology: Explores emerging technology and potential applications. Incorporates technology to enhance efficiency and achieve results. Ensures access to and security of technology systems.

ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

Sub-Competencies: Technical Skill: Possesses the requisite technical knowledge and subject matter expertise to consistently produce timely, high-quality work.

Is considered a strong contributor in his or her domain. Problem Solving: Engages in critical and data-driven thinking when diagnosing root causes and evaluating options.

Identifies and promptly addresses the most pressing, high-priority problems. Agility and Resilience: Anticipates and adapts to change, new ideas, new information, and new conditions.

Is committed to continuous improvement. Deals effectively with pressure and remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity.

ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the 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.

Sub-Competencies: Accountability: Ensures that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, trained, and retained.

Takes swift action to address performance- or conduct-based deficiencies in employees supervised. Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.

Developing Others: Recognizes and rewards outstanding achievement in others.

Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.

Cultivates a dynamic environment in which employees are not afraid to make mistakes.

Executive Judgement: Makes well-reasoned, timely, and effective decisions and considers short- and long-term implications.

Communicates effectively with stakeholders across all organizational levels, sharing and guarding information where appropriate.

ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Sub-Competencies: Operational Mindset: Effectively translates strategies into actionable steps and processes.

Partners effectively with stakeholders to drive adoption and addresses blockers to ensure successful implementation.

Innovation: Applies creativity to improving products and processes, challenges convention, takes measured risks, and considers ways to simplify and remove unnecessary requirements.

Strategic Thinking: Formulates objectives and priorities and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization by evaluating conditions, resources, capabilities, constraints, and organizational goals and values.

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 must attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

See "Required Documents" section for additional information. Major Duties:

The Director, Financial Management Directorate (FMD) provides executive leadership and expert financial advice to the chain of command and OSW officials, manages the Washington Headquarter Services' (WHS) diverse financial requirements and resources, and reports directly to the Director of WHS.

WHS itself is a field activity operating under the authority and direction of the Office of the Director for Administration and Management.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provides comprehensive leadership for all financial management issues and assigned programs, holding responsibility for a diverse portfolio that includes at least 15 different appropriations, a trust fund, and four revolving/transfer funds, such as the Pentagon Reservation Maintenance Revolving Fund.

Directs comprehensive financial management functions, administering budget programs through apportionments, allocations, and periodic reviews of programs and requirements.

Oversees the formulation, presentation, and execution of the Program Objective Memoranda, President's Budgets, and the Future Year's Defense Program for all assigned activities.

Works closely with the Office of the Under Secretary of War (Comptroller) to effectively justify requirements, align resources, and secure funding for unfunded needs.

Develops and executes a corporate-level decision-making framework, which includes a program and budget forum composed of both working-level and executive-level groups.

These groups convene at least quarterly to review the status of program execution, address unfunded requirements, and resolve other key funding issues to inform WHS corporate decisions.

Provides executive-level guidance to the Director, WHS, leveraging innovative business strategies and practices to achieve long-range organizational goals and objectives.

Provides strategic vision and leadership for both the FMD and the broader corporate WHS financial management community.

This involves developing a comprehensive FMD business plan while championing the adoption of improved business practices, processes, and innovative techniques to enhance office management.