Summary

The position serves as the Director of Financial Operations, in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM). The incumbent reports directly to the CFO and is the senior official responsible for directing and sustaining the Agency's core financial operations.

Duties

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As a Financial Operations Director, you will be responsible for duties to include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as the principal advisor to the CFO on all matters related to financial operations, accounting integrity, internal controls, financial systems, and audit readiness.
• Provides senior-level oversight and operational accountability for accounting operations, accounts payable, travel (domestic and international), and payroll activities.
• Directs and sustains the Agency's internal control program in accordance with the
  Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act and OMB Circular A-123.
• Perform the full range of supervisory duties: plan, schedule, and assign work;
  conduct annual performance appraisals on staff, identify training needs and
  opportunities for staff, carry out EEO policies and program activities.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S Citizen or U.S. National.
• This is a or national security position. If selected, this position requires the completion of the SF-86.
• Suitability Determination: If selected, you will be subject to a background investigation to establish your suitability for federal employment. The background investigation may include, among other aspects, a review of your credit and legal history.
• This position is not covered by a Union Agreement.
• This position has been designated supervisory requiring that the selectee serve on an initial appointment as a supervisor or manager serve a one-year probationary period.
• If selected for this vacancy, you will be required to file the OGE Form 450 (Confidential Financial Disclosure Report).
• The full performance grade level for this position is GS-15
• If you are a male applicant who is born after 12/31/59, you are required to be registered for the Selective Service.
• This position is designated Schedule Policy Career

Qualifications

Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS-14 or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.

Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and includes all of the following:

• Applying financial management laws, representing the organization to resolve complex issues, and serving as a technical expert to assess program quality and recommend process improvements;
• Supervising or managing a financial management operation, including accounting, financial reporting, financial analysis, financial systems management, and audit support activities;
• Directs the development, implementation, and oversight of financial management policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, standards, and guidance.

Education

Education is not required for this grade level. It cannot be used for qualification purposes.

Additional information

Status applicants who wish to be considered under merit promotion procedures, including those eligible to apply under Interchange Agreements with other Merit Systems and Veterans Employment Opportunity Act of 1998, should apply under announcement # EX-[redacted]-26-SG.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by closing date of the announcement to be considered.

1. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency. For Military Selective Service Act requirement information, please visit Selective Service

2. Your application to this vacancy announcement will only allow consideration for this announcement. We cannot electronically or manually move your application to corresponding announcements, if applicable.

3. Additional vacancies not reflected in the announcement that occur after the opening date of the vacancy announcement for position(s) identical (same grade, series and title) to the original vacancy may be filled from the selection certificate during the validity of the certificate.

4. Budgetary conditions may delay or otherwise affect filling this vacancy. However, all interested candidates should apply now.

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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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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.

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