Financial Program Manager (Chief, Finance Branch)

Full Job Description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level.

To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to perform successfully the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are: Experience in applying extensive knowledge of accounting principles, theories, techniques and methodologies to prepare financial statements in compliance with authoritative directives within a federal government setting.

Experience in analyzing information and providing recommendations in regards to the formulation, establishment or modification of agency/organization wide programs objectives, plans, and/or policies relating to financial management.

Experience in providing advisory services to management relating to the administration of a financial management program.

Experience in providing oversight/guidance for the development, implementation and maintenance of automated financial systems for an organization.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.** Major Duties:

Serves as the Chief, Finance Branch who is responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining an integrated system of financial services including accounting and financial management reporting.

Manages and directs the financial management program of the BOP. Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates program accomplishments and implements improvements where indicated.

Advises and assists top management officials of the BOP through authoritative financial management advice required to make management decisions, establish organization goals and objectives, and in all respects manage the organization.

Represents the Bureau at conferences, Congressional committees, departmental activities, other state and Federal agencies, and the public with respect to matters included under his/her area of responsibility and delegation of authority.