Executive Director, Financial Operations
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Washington, AR - USA
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Job Summary
Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security; within U.S. Customs and Border Protection; in Office of Finance.
This position consists of one vacancy that will be located in either Washington D.C. or Indianapolis IN.
For more information about U.S. Customs and Border Protection please visit As Executive Director Financial Operations you will oversee financial management accounting internal controls cash management and debt management for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. You will lead approximately 300 personnel in Indianapolis Indiana and Washington D.C. You will also:
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- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English.
- You may be required to pass a background investigation.
- CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures.
- Subject to a 1-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).
- Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment at the time requested by the agency.
- 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.
- You may be required to obtain and maintain a 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.
- Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions may be subject to reassignment across geographical organizational and functional lines and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.
- Noncriminal Justice Applicants Privacy Rights for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting which includes Rap Back
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- () (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information).
You must meet the qualification requirements of this position no later than the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.
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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race sex color religion or national origin.
As a basic requirement applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below. Typically experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the equivalent of the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state and local government the private sector or non-governmental organizations.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Technical Qualifications (TQs) listed below. We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities the scope and complexity of programs managed and your program accomplishments including results of your actions.
The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. YOUR RESUME MUST NOT EXCEED 2 PAGES. Any resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified.
There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs):
Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. Candidates must possess experience at the senior level (GS-14/15 level or equivalent) in the job-specific Technical Qualifications (TQs). The TQs measure the technical expertise required by this position and must be addressed within your 2-page resume. It is recommended that corresponding TQs be annotated in parentheses within your 2-page resume.
TQ 1: Expert knowledge of and experience leading complex financial management operations and accounting programs for a large government or business entity to include developing policies leading the accounting for the collection of duties taxes and fees ensuring a timely and accurate payroll process for over 67000 people and overseeing fiscal year audit requirements.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):
In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs you may not receive further consideration for the position.
ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law and commitment to serve the American people.
ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources budget effectively cut wasteful spending and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
ECQ 3: Merit and Competence: This core qualification involves demonstrated knowledge ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
ECQ 4: Leading People: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organizations vision mission and goals and to drive a high-performance high-accountability culture. This includes when necessary the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
ECQ 5: Achieving Results: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results and to align results to stated goals from superiors.
FAILURE TO MEET OR FULLY ADDRESS EACH EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATION AND TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION IN THE RESUME WILL ELIMINATE A CANDIDATE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) or have SES reinstatement eligibility you must attach proof (e.g. SF-50 Certification by OPMs SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.
Certificate(s): Certified Public Accountant Certificates or the ability to obtain a CPA certificate within 12 months are highly desired. Please upload a copy of applicable certificates.
This position involves professional accounting responsibilities that require professional accounting knowledge. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements for the Accounting Series GS-510.
Degree: accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration finance or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term accounting means accounting and/or auditing in this standard. Similarly accountant should be interpreted generally as accountant and/or auditor.) OR
Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting or an equivalent combination of accounting experience college-level education and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicants background must also include one of the following:
- Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law;
- A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor obtained through written examination; or
- Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing e.g. 15 semester hours but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting auditing or a related field e.g. valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth depth currency and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting the applicants education training and experience fully meet the specified requirements.
Education must be from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Education obtained from a foreign university or college is not creditable unless it has been evaluated by an organization that specializes in interpretation of education credentials.
Note: If submitting documentation of an evaluation transcripts are still required. For a listing of some accrediting agencies see NACES Credentials Evaluations Provided by NACES Members.
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Relocation Expenses: CBP may choose to pay your relocation expenses in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986: seeks to preserve jobs for those who are legally entitled to them: American citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in our country. This law requires employees to provide a document or documents that establish identity and employment eligibility.
Background Investigation: This position is a sensitive position and the tentative selectee must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation as a condition of placement/retention in the position. A security clearance is required.
Note: The Federal Government does not deny employment to individuals who are currently or who have been unemployed nor does it deny employment to individuals who have had financial difficulties through no fault of their own.
Drug Testing: This position has been identified as a Testing Designated Position under the Customs and Border Protection Drug-Free Workplace Program. Satisfactory completion of the drug test is a condition of placement and/or employment in the position and the incumbent(s) of this position is thereafter subject to Random Drug Testing.
Veterans Preference: Veterans preference is not applicable to the SES.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection:
- is an equal employment employer. Selection for positions will be based solely on merit.
- provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify us. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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.
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.
Required Experience:
Director
