Summary

This position is part of the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board.

The incumbent will be responsible for all financial management programs and related operations to establish more effective general and financial management practices; improve the system of accounting, financial management and internal controls; and provide to produce complete, reliable, timely and consistent financial information for the use by management, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Congress.

Duties

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Performs a variety of top level accounting and financial management functions, such as:

• Formulating and communicating a variety of major financial management policies, practices, techniques, and procedures that guide financial work throughout the agency:
• Identifying formal agency-level policies and procedures in need of revision, developing and recommending proposed changes, and analyzing the impact of these changes;
• Participating in decision-making sessions with agency management officials, and advising program managers on regulatory requirements, financial policies, the interpretation of data, and the importance of accounting data to program operations and improvements;
• Planning, developing, and coordinating financial management improvements necessary to comply with OMB directives and legislation; e.g., the CFO Act, the Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act, and the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA);
• Coordinating the resolution of accounting system problems arising from such factors as changes in legislation and the needs of DNFSB managers.

Oversees the preparation for and the conduct and completion of the annual financial statement audit. Prepares the annual financial statements and footnotes, ensures timely and accurate reporting pursuant to Congressional and OMB mandates, and related laws, rules, and regulations; responds to requests from the Inspector General auditors.

Develops, implements, updates, and maintains a system of internal financial controls that provides reasonable assurance that financial resources are safeguarded from unauthorized use or disposal; transactions are executed in accordance with authorizations, applicable laws, and regulations; policies are adhered to, and financial and statistical records and reports are reliable and carries out all OMB reporting requirements.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Direct Deposit of pay is required.
• Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade (see Qualifications).

Qualifications

Applicants must carefully review the information in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section for important information and instructions pertaining to the multi-hurdle assessment process for this position.

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

At the GS-15 level, you must meet the following qualification: One (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-14) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties the position. Specialized experience for this position defined as: Applied financial management laws, represented the organization to resolve complex issues through the use of OMB guidelines; Authoritatively managed all aspects of a financial service program through independent monitoring and auditing of activities to ensure appropriateness and accuracy with accounting procedures/controls; Established and maintained internal financial controls and the reporting requirements for filing financial statements/annual reports; AND Developed innovative procedures/new problem-solving techniques to resolve problems relating to contractor projects/ payments and served as a technical expert to assess program quality/recommended process improvements.

TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b).

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience at this series/grade level.

Additional information

Career Transition Assistance Programs: CTAP/ICTAP provides placement assistance to permanent Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated. Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their application. To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, applicants must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), score at least 85 on the assessment questionnaire, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. For information on CTAP and ICTAP visit here.

Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A

Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans

Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses

Other Special Appointment Authorities

OPM Interchange Agreement and Other Miscellaneous Authorities

Telework Suitability:

The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.

Stipulations of Employment:

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct;
• The needs and interests of the agency;
• Whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment may be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

This position is subject to a negative drug test prior to entrance on duty to occupy the position.

If selected, you will be required to file, prior to entrance on duty, a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450).

Work Schedule:

This position allows for a flexible work schedule.

Miscellaneous:

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

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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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