Summary
The position is located in the Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services (CGFS), Deputy Comptroller for Standards, Technology, and Reporting (STR), Financial Governance, Reporting, and Standards Directorate (FGRS), Office of Financial Standards (FS). This position serves as the Office Director and serves as the Department's principal authority for enterprise-wide financial management policies, procedures, and standards.
Duties
Exercises full supervisory and managerial authority over the Office of Financial Standards staff.
Directs, plans, and executes the development of worldwide financial management policies, principles, and standards for the Department, engaging in both strategic and tactical financial management policy planning.
Represents the Department in interagency forums and working groups on financial management matters and serves as the primary point of contact and Departmental liaison for financial policy and federal assistance financial management matters.
Develops authoritative departmental financial policies, procedures, and guidance addressing all aspects of federal assistance financial management, ensuring alignment with all federal and Department laws, regulations, and practices.
Oversees specialized financial operations that ensure the integrity and efficiency of consular fee collections and strengthen financial accountability across the Department.
Education
Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.
How you will be evaluated
The evaluation process consists of the ApplyGov Competency Based Assessments for which applicants will be assigned a score between 70 and 100. A resume review will be conducted for minimum qualification requirements, as described in the “Qualifications” section of this announcement, of applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates based on assessment scores. Resumes longer than two pages will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further. You will be assessed on the following job-related competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Supervisory: Oral Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Customer Service, Leadership, Planning & Evaluating, Influencing/Negotiating, Strategic Thinking, Human Capital Management. Set aside at least 2 hours to take the external assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. There are timed sections that must be completed within the allotted timeframe. Your score from the external assessment (i.e., Supervisory) will remain on file for 180 days, allowing you to apply for multiple DOS-announced positions without needing to retake the assessments. Top applicants may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Knowledge of the federal budget cycle, including planning, formulation, execution and monitoring of multi-bureau financial programs. Skill in identifying operational bottlenecks and implementing process improvements or business practice changes to increase production and quality. Ability to direct a diverse workforce through subordinate supervisors or team leaders, including evaluating performance and identifying developmental needs. Knowledge of federal mandates including the Chief Financial Officer's Act, the Anti-Deficiency Act, the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA) and the Foreign Assistance Act to ensure organizational compliance. Skill in managing inputs to complex financial systems and designing financial plans that align with bureau operations and international program goals. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We do not make assumptions regarding your experience. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials may result in your removal from consideration. Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. Qualified non-competitive candidates must be deemed best qualified based on the applicant assessment in order to be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. You may preview questions for this vacancy.