Executive Director, Financial Operations
$126,148 - $189,600 a year
Duties
Summary
Organizational Location: This position may be filled in either Washington, DC or Indianapolis, IN. The duty location for this position will be determined based on the needs of the agency.
If you apply for this position under this vacancy announcement, you will be considered for both duty locations.
Our Mission Is Clear
To
safeguard America's borders thereby protecting the public from dangerous people
and materials while enhancing the Nation's global economic competitiveness by
enabling legitimate trade and travel.
Responsibilities
As
Executive Director, Financial Operations, you will oversee financial
management, accounting, internal controls, cash management, credit and debt
management policies, standards, and compliance parameters. You will also guide
actions related to audit recommendations and management.
You will
establish effective financial management policies and internal controls. You
will direct, manage, and provide policy guidance and oversight of financial
management personnel, activities, and operations for U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP).
You will
advise the Commissioner of CBP, through the Chief Financial Officer, on trends
and activities in the accounting and financial management arena. You will also represent CBP with the
Department of Homeland Security, the Office of Management and Budget, and the
U.S. Government Accountability Office, in negotiations on and implementation of
major legislation affecting financial management matters of interest to the
agency or having a direct impact on the way CBP does business.
You will manage the direction of financial and
accounting programs and policies, and propose which programs or major projects
should be initiated, dropped, or curtailed. As Executive Director, Financial Operations, you will ensure the development of
a fully integrated cost accounting and financial management system, with
effective internal controls capable of producing useful, reliable, and timely
financial and program performance data, including:
Reviewing and approving the
development, implementation, and maintenance of financial management systems;
Establishing policies,
systems, and procedures for controlling appropriated funds (e.g., travel and
transportation funds, the forfeiture fund, accounts receivable and
appropriation reimbursement funds);
Providing technical
accounting advice for field units;
Preparing an annual report
to the Department, which includes a description and analysis of CBP financial
management status; the annual financial statements prepared and audited
pursuant to the CFO Act; a summary of the Federal Manager's Financial Integrity
Act Report; and other information required by the President and Congress
concerning CBP financial management.
For an overview of the diverse responsibilities
CBP carries out within the Government, visit our website at
www.cbp.gov
.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - When needed.
Supervisory status
Yes
Who May Apply
This job is open to…
U. S. citizenship is required.
Questions? This job is open to 2 groups.
Job family (Series)
0505 Financial Management
Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship
Background Investigation
We may choose to pay your relocation expenses in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. If you are hired, you will have to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days after appointment. If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 and selected for this position, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
seeks to preserve jobs for those who are legally entitled to them: American citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in our country. This law requires employees to provide a document or documents that establish identity and employment eligibility.
Relocation or Recruitment Bonus :
CBP may authorize a relocation or recruitment bonus (not to exceed 25% of basic pay) for an eligible selectee. A service agreement is required.
Background Investigation:
This position is a sensitive position and the tentative selectee must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation as a condition of placement/retention in the position. A security clearance is required.
NOTE: The Federal Government does not deny employment to individuals who are currently or who have been unemployed, nor does it deny employment to individuals who have had financial difficulties through no fault of their own.
Drug Testing:
This position has been identified as a Testing Designated Position under the CBP Applicant and Employee Drug Testing Program. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of placement and/or employment in the position and the incumbent(s) of this position is thereafter subject to Random Drug Testing.
Probationary Period:
You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you previously completed a probationary period in the SES.
Qualifications
You must show in your résumé that you
possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) that apply to the SES, and
the Technical Qualifications listed below.
Additional information on the Executive Core
Qualifications is available at
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/
We
recommend that your résumé emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope
and complexity of programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including
the results of your actions.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS
ECQ 1 -LEADING CHANGE:
The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this Executive Core Qualification (ECQ) is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ 2 -LEADING PEOPLE:
The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ 3 -RESULTS DRIVEN:
The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
ECQ 4 -BUSINESS ACUMEN:
The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5 -BUILDING COALITIONS:
The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, state and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments. or international organizations to achieve common goals.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION(S)
6. Expert
knowledge of and ability to manage complex financial management and accounting
programs for a large government or business entity, to include responsibility
for advising senior officials on financial and accounting matters, developing
policies, and managing fiscal year audit requirements.
Education
Additional information
Financial Disclosure:
If you are hired, you will have to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days after appointment.
Travel:
Occasional travel is required.
Selective Service:
If you are a male and are hired, and if you were born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986:
seeks to preserve jobs for those who are legally entitled to them: American citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in our country.
This law requires employees to provide a document or documents that establish identity and employment eligibility.
Background Investigation:
This position is a sensitive position and the tentative selectee must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation as a condition of placement/retention in the position. A security clearance is required.
Note: The Federal Government does not to deny employment to individuals who are currently or who have been unemployed, nor does it deny employment to individuals who have had financial difficulties through no fault of their own.
Drug Testing:
This position has been identified as a Testing Designated Position under the Customs and Border Protection, Drug-Free Workplace Program. Satisfactory completion of the drug test is a condition of placement and/or employment in the position and the incumbent(s) of this position is thereafter subject to Random Drug Testing.
Probationary Period:
You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. Verification of performance, suitability, and security information from reference checks will be taken into consideration when making offers of employment.
To meet the minimum qualification
requirements for this position, you must show in your résumé that you possess
the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), the Technical Qualification(s),
and any other applicable qualifications as listed below.
We recommend that your résumé emphasize your
level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and
your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions.
Please do not submit separate statements addressing the ECQs and Technical Qualification.
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Other
Required Documents
Required Documents
You must submit a résumé to describe your qualifications. Your résumé must not exceed five pages, including an optional cover letter. Any additional information beyond five pages will not be evaluated. Please do not submit an application form (such as OF 612, Optional Application for Federal Employment) in lieu of a résumé. Applicants typically provide the following information:
Vacancy announcement number EXSER/18-2028911-CBP
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Benefits
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.
Learn more about federal benefits
.
Our Benefits Package:
You will be eligible for performance bonuses of 5 to 20 percent of base pay for superior accomplishments. You will be covered by a defined benefit, contributory Federal retirement system. You may participate in a retirement savings investment plan that offers before-tax savings and tax-deferred investment earnings. You may select one of a variety of health plans and options under the Government's Federal Employees' Health Benefits program and you may participate in the Federal Employees' Group Life and Long Term Care Insurance Programs. You can review our benefits
here
.
Relocation or Recruitment Bonus:
CBP may authorize a relocation or recruitment bonus (not to exceed 25% of basic pay) for an eligible selectee. A service agreement is required.
Relocation Expenses:
We may choose to pay your relocation expenses in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.
Leave:
You will earn 26 vacation days and 13 days of sick leave per year. In addition, the Government observes 10 regular paid holidays each year.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered
Summary
Organizational Location: This position may be filled in either Washington, DC or Indianapolis, IN. The duty location for this position will be determined based on the needs of the agency.
If you apply for this position under this vacancy announcement, you will be considered for both duty locations.
Our Mission Is Clear
To
safeguard America's borders thereby protecting the public from dangerous people
and materials while enhancing the Nation's global economic competitiveness by
enabling legitimate trade and travel.
Responsibilities
As
Executive Director, Financial Operations, you will oversee financial
management, accounting, internal controls, cash management, credit and debt
management policies, standards, and compliance parameters. You will also guide
actions related to audit recommendations and management.
You will
establish effective financial management policies and internal controls. You
will direct, manage, and provide policy guidance and oversight of financial
management personnel, activities, and operations for U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP).
You will
advise the Commissioner of CBP, through the Chief Financial Officer, on trends
and activities in the accounting and financial management arena. You will also represent CBP with the
Department of Homeland Security, the Office of Management and Budget, and the
U.S. Government Accountability Office, in negotiations on and implementation of
major legislation affecting financial management matters of interest to the
agency or having a direct impact on the way CBP does business.
You will manage the direction of financial and
accounting programs and policies, and propose which programs or major projects
should be initiated, dropped, or curtailed. As Executive Director, Financial Operations, you will ensure the development of
a fully integrated cost accounting and financial management system, with
effective internal controls capable of producing useful, reliable, and timely
financial and program performance data, including:
Reviewing and approving the
development, implementation, and maintenance of financial management systems;
Establishing policies,
systems, and procedures for controlling appropriated funds (e.g., travel and
transportation funds, the forfeiture fund, accounts receivable and
appropriation reimbursement funds);
Providing technical
accounting advice for field units;
Preparing an annual report
to the Department, which includes a description and analysis of CBP financial
management status; the annual financial statements prepared and audited
pursuant to the CFO Act; a summary of the Federal Manager's Financial Integrity
Act Report; and other information required by the President and Congress
concerning CBP financial management.
For an overview of the diverse responsibilities
CBP carries out within the Government, visit our website at
www.cbp.gov
.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - When needed.
Supervisory status
Yes
Who May Apply
This job is open to…
U. S. citizenship is required.
Questions? This job is open to 2 groups.
Job family (Series)
0505 Financial Management
Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship
Background Investigation
We may choose to pay your relocation expenses in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. If you are hired, you will have to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days after appointment. If you are a male born after December 31, 1959 and selected for this position, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986
seeks to preserve jobs for those who are legally entitled to them: American citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in our country. This law requires employees to provide a document or documents that establish identity and employment eligibility.
Relocation or Recruitment Bonus :
CBP may authorize a relocation or recruitment bonus (not to exceed 25% of basic pay) for an eligible selectee. A service agreement is required.
Background Investigation:
This position is a sensitive position and the tentative selectee must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation as a condition of placement/retention in the position. A security clearance is required.
NOTE: The Federal Government does not deny employment to individuals who are currently or who have been unemployed, nor does it deny employment to individuals who have had financial difficulties through no fault of their own.
Drug Testing:
This position has been identified as a Testing Designated Position under the CBP Applicant and Employee Drug Testing Program. Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of placement and/or employment in the position and the incumbent(s) of this position is thereafter subject to Random Drug Testing.
Probationary Period:
You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you previously completed a probationary period in the SES.
Qualifications
You must show in your résumé that you
possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) that apply to the SES, and
the Technical Qualifications listed below.
Additional information on the Executive Core
Qualifications is available at
http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/
We
recommend that your résumé emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope
and complexity of programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including
the results of your actions.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS
ECQ 1 -LEADING CHANGE:
The ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this Executive Core Qualification (ECQ) is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ 2 -LEADING PEOPLE:
The ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ 3 -RESULTS DRIVEN:
The ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
ECQ 4 -BUSINESS ACUMEN:
The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5 -BUILDING COALITIONS:
The ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, state and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments. or international organizations to achieve common goals.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION(S)
6. Expert
knowledge of and ability to manage complex financial management and accounting
programs for a large government or business entity, to include responsibility
for advising senior officials on financial and accounting matters, developing
policies, and managing fiscal year audit requirements.
Education
Additional information
Financial Disclosure:
If you are hired, you will have to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days after appointment.
Travel:
Occasional travel is required.
Selective Service:
If you are a male and are hired, and if you were born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986:
seeks to preserve jobs for those who are legally entitled to them: American citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in our country.
This law requires employees to provide a document or documents that establish identity and employment eligibility.
Background Investigation:
This position is a sensitive position and the tentative selectee must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation as a condition of placement/retention in the position. A security clearance is required.
Note: The Federal Government does not to deny employment to individuals who are currently or who have been unemployed, nor does it deny employment to individuals who have had financial difficulties through no fault of their own.
Drug Testing:
This position has been identified as a Testing Designated Position under the Customs and Border Protection, Drug-Free Workplace Program. Satisfactory completion of the drug test is a condition of placement and/or employment in the position and the incumbent(s) of this position is thereafter subject to Random Drug Testing.
Probationary Period:
You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection:
- is an equal employment employer: Selection for positions will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status or other differences.
- provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Our evaluation will be based on the information you provide. Verification of performance, suitability, and security information from reference checks will be taken into consideration when making offers of employment.
To meet the minimum qualification
requirements for this position, you must show in your résumé that you possess
the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), the Technical Qualification(s),
and any other applicable qualifications as listed below.
We recommend that your résumé emphasize your
level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and
your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions.
Please do not submit separate statements addressing the ECQs and Technical Qualification.
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Other
Required Documents
Required Documents
You must submit a résumé to describe your qualifications. Your résumé must not exceed five pages, including an optional cover letter. Any additional information beyond five pages will not be evaluated. Please do not submit an application form (such as OF 612, Optional Application for Federal Employment) in lieu of a résumé. Applicants typically provide the following information:
Vacancy announcement number EXSER/18-2028911-CBP
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Benefits
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.
Learn more about federal benefits
.
Our Benefits Package:
You will be eligible for performance bonuses of 5 to 20 percent of base pay for superior accomplishments. You will be covered by a defined benefit, contributory Federal retirement system. You may participate in a retirement savings investment plan that offers before-tax savings and tax-deferred investment earnings. You may select one of a variety of health plans and options under the Government's Federal Employees' Health Benefits program and you may participate in the Federal Employees' Group Life and Long Term Care Insurance Programs. You can review our benefits
here
.
Relocation or Recruitment Bonus:
CBP may authorize a relocation or recruitment bonus (not to exceed 25% of basic pay) for an eligible selectee. A service agreement is required.
Relocation Expenses:
We may choose to pay your relocation expenses in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.
Leave:
You will earn 26 vacation days and 13 days of sick leave per year. In addition, the Government observes 10 regular paid holidays each year.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered
