Associate Director, International PFM Assistance

Summary

This position is located at Departmental Offices,International Affairs - Office of Technical Assistance. As the Associate Director, International PFM Assistance, you will oversee the identification, implementation, and monitoring of international technical assistance projects in the areas of budget and financial accountability.

Duties

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As the Associate Director, International PFM Assistance you will:

• Lead an international technical assistance program that strengthens human and institutional capacity in budgeting and financial accountability in developing and transitional countries, including assessing ministries and institutions to determine assistance priorities and evaluate counterpart commitment to use U.S. Treasury technical assistance well.
• Manage technical assistance program and staff that assist foreign counterparts develop effective public financial management systems. This includes recruiting, mentoring, and directly supervising staff.
• Provide policy and operational guidance on ongoing and proposed technical assistance projects.
• Oversee program development including preparation of project proposals and budgets; development of terms of reference, work plans, and logical frameworks; and establishment of program goals and performance measures.
• Ensure policy officials receive current information, prepare briefing papers and memoranda, and coordinate technical assistance with other U.S. agencies and international organizations to maximize impact.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Key Requirements:

• Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding.
• A one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• All new hires will be required to comply with federal ethics laws. A review of financial or other interests may be conducted to determine if they create any real or apparent conflict of interests with official Treasury duties.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• 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.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on, if applicable.
• Undergo an income tax verification, if applicable.
• Please refer to the "Additional Information" section for additional Conditions of Employment.

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:For the GS-15 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service.

Specialized Experience for this position includes:

1) Direct supervisory management of staff/teams;

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2) Experience identifying, developing and/or managing international technical assistance projects (see definition);

DEFINITION: In this context, technical assistance is a form of international development assistance provided to governments of developing and transitioning countries to strengthen their capacity to manage public finances and strengthen financial sectors. Assistance is delivered by technical expert advisors who work side-by-side with government counterparts to transfer knowledge, build institutional capacity, support strategic planning and problem-solving, and help design and implement sustainable reforms.

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3) Experience in public sector financial management and/or government financial accountability practices and systems.

Examples of such experience could include: Senior-level experience in Governmental budget and fiscal policy frameworks, planning and formulation, treasury management operations, budget execution and control policies, cash management, accounting and financial reporting standards, internal control and audit frameworks, or macro-economic and fiscal analysis, ideally including experience with state government.

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resumé.

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Additional information

OTHER INFORMATION:

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• We offer opportunities for telework.
• We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
• This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).

Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:

• Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
• Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
• Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
• A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
• A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.
• Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: USAJOBS Help Center - Benefits

Optional Essay Questions:

Applicants may choose to respond to four short essay questions (200 words max each) to help us better understand your alignment with the agency's mission. These responses are optional and will not affect the applicant's eligibility.

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.

Benefits

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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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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.