Summary
This position is located in the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP). All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. The "Required Documents" section of this announcement identifies all documents that must be uploaded in order to be considered a complete application package. Applicants that do not submit a complete application will not receive further consideration.
Duties
Provides expert advice and counsel on financial management, budgeting, performance management, program integrity, and internal controls to OWCP leadership and key executives. Develops comprehensive budget forecasts and oversees strategic financial planning to ensure alignment with organizational goals and long term fiscal sustainability. Leads and participates in all stages of financial planning, execution, and accounting for OWCP resources. Maintains fund control systems and procedures to ensure compliance with fiscal guidelines. Oversees the prompt and precise generation of comprehensive accounting reports and financial statements, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements. Directs risk management strategies to mitigate fraud, waste, and abuse, embedding robust accountability frameworks across all operations. Provides executive leadership in articulating and defending OWCP's financial strategies and priorities, ensuring alignment with departmental and federal objectives.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. citizen. Must meet Executive Core Qualifications. Must complete one year SES probationary period if not previously covered. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Appointment to this position may require a background investigation. You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. If selected, the candidate must receive approval from OPM's Qualifications Review Board in order to be appointed to the SES. 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. May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. Candidates must possess technical and management experience and have developed the knowledge and skills required for effective performance of the specific duties of the position. Candidates must have had experience at a major management level (normally equivalent to the GS-15 level in the federal service).Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the "Required Documents" section for additional requirements.
Education
This position does not have a Positive Education Requirement.
How you will be evaluated
Your application will be evaluated based on your 2-page resume and how well it demonstrates the required qualifications. Your resume must clearly substantiate the ECQs and TQs; if it does not, your application will be deemed ineligible. Current/Former Career SES or SES Candidate Development graduates who have been certified by OPM must submit a Standard Form 50 that documents your SES Career appointment or a copy of your OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program certificate. Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (MTQ) listed above. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/.