USAJOBS · 9 hours ago
Departmental Budget Director
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$152K/yr - $152K/yrThe Department of the Treasury is seeking a Departmental Budget Director who will lead the Department-wide budget formulation, execution, and reporting. This role involves advising senior Treasury officials, implementing performance-based budgeting, and ensuring compliance with budget laws and regulations.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead budget formulation for the Department. Advises and assists senior Treasury officials, including the Assistant Secretary (Management)/Chief Financial Officer, Assistant Secretaries, the Deputy Secretary, and the Secretary in the formulation of budgetary policy and performance budgeting processes. Provide performance budgeting standards, procedures, and guidance to bureau heads and budgetary officials. Establish standards, procedures, practices, and controls for the development of the Department's annual performance budget requests. Review proposed policies for soundness and alignment with other Treasury and OMB policies and directives
Lead the Department's efforts to implement the strategic plan through performance-based budgeting and quarterly performance reviews. This includes integrating performance with the budget, presenting the Department's outcome goals, output targets, and resource requests in the context of past performance results, aligning budget accounts and program/activities to support achieving program targets, fully costing out budget resources to mission accounts and activities, clearly documenting program effectiveness and relationship to budget decisions, and leading the development and delivery of regular quarterly performance reviews
Work with the Deputy Chief Financial Officer to deliver sound budgetary reporting including DATA Act reporting. Provide strong oversight for budget execution across the Department and manages the apportionment process. Manage high intensity, short duration projects directed at rapid problem solving, data collection, analysis and recommendations for senior level management
Direct staff in analyzing appropriations for accomplishment of program objectives, such as program goals, methods of operation, organization, staffing, utilization of facilities and equipment, and other considerations, with a key focus on performance results. Review work products for technical adequacy, consistency and adherence to directions. Provide guidance and feedback to the staff examiners concerning the budget oversight/monitoring role they play for their respective bureau accounts
Assist in preparing the Secretary for appropriations hearings. Works closely with Legislative Affairs to represent the Department before the appropriations committees. Provide advice and assistance to Treasury officials on matters relating to appropriation systems and procedures
Maintain liaison with other federal Departments and agencies. Represent the Department on performance-budgeting matters before the Office of Management and Budget, and committees of both houses of the Congress. Represent the Department on interagency groups and conferences
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship is required
A one-year SES probationary period is required, if not previously completed
An initial SES career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a 1-year probationary period
Must successfully complete personnel security vetting (e.g., investigation, evaluation, and adjudication)
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency
Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer
If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S
File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on
Disclosure of Political Appointments
Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement
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
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
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
Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications
Demonstrated executive knowledge of and experience in budget policy making at a Departmental level including developing and presenting recommendations to senior level officials, representing the Department in interactions with OMB and appropriations committees on budget formulation and execution issues, a strong understanding of the Budget Control Act and related budget laws, and preparing witnesses to testify before appropriations committees
Demonstrated experience in the use of performance metrics in budget policy making, guided by the Department's strategic plan, including managing a quarterly performance review or similar process
Demonstrated experience in budget execution oversight including apportionments, funds control, operating plans, and addressing general execution issues (e.g., sequestration)
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
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
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
Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades
Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality
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
Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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