Director, Financial Management Services

US Agriculture, Office of the Chief Financial Officer; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 192,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

US Agriculture, Office of the Chief Financial Officer in Washington, DC, is seeking a Senior Executive Service (SES) level position focused on financial leadership and enterprise system modernization. The role requires ECQs and TQs, with a salary range of $192,332 to $204,121 per year and eligibility for bonuses and awards.

Candidates should demonstrate Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications, including experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Momentum) and strategic

Qualifications

• Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) include Commitment to the Rule of Law, Driving Efficiency, Merit and Competence, Leading People, Achieving Results.
• Technical Qualifications (TQ) include executive-level experience applying federal financial management laws and leading ERP modernization initiatives.
• Experience with integrating financial and information technology requirements and managing complex financial systems is required.
• Demonstrated ability to advise senior executives on strategic financial management matters and to direct ERP solutions within a large organization.

Skills

Commitment to the Rule of Law

Driving Efficiency

Merit and Competence

Leading People

Achieving Results

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Momentum

Job description

This position is designated as SES, Career-Reserved. USDA structures its SES positions into position levels. This is a position level 1 with a salary range of $192,332 - $204,121 per year. Exceptions to the salary cap may be considered in certain circumstances. SES employees are also eligible to receive bonuses and performance-based awards. Visit http://www.opm.gov/ses/ for additional information and benefits for SES employees.

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 using 0.8‑inch margins and 11‑point font. 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 Technical Qualifications (TQs).

NOTE: Current career SES members, former career SES members with reinstatement eligibility, and SES Candidate Development Program graduates who have been certified by OPM do NOT need to address the ECqs.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECqs):

1. Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding

This core qualification involves the 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. (Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, Civic-Mindedness)

2. Driving Efficiency

This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and sufficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. (Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging Technology)

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. (Competencies: Technical Skills, Problem Solving, Agility and Resilience)

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. (Competencies: Accountability, Developing Others, Executive Judgement)

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. (Competencies: Operation Mindset, Innovation, Strategic Thinking)

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

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION (TQ):

In addition to the ECqs, applicants must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they meet the following technical qualification(s).

1. Demonstrated executive-level experience applying federal financial management laws, regulations, executive orders, policies, and program/project management principles to lead and oversee complex financial management operations and enterprise-wide financial systems. Experience should include advising senior executives on strategic financial management matters and directing the development, implementation, modernization, or administration of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Momentum, or comparable systems) within a large, complex organization.
2. Demonstrated executive-level experience leading large scale financial management and systems modernization initiatives that deliver secure, efficient, cost-effective, and customer-focused financial services. Experience should demonstrate the ability to integrate financial and information technology requirements, ensure compliance with Federal requirements, manage complex projects and organizational changes, and deliver reliable financial systems and services that support mission and customer needs.