Supervisory Financial Management Specialist

Summary

This position is in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), Financial Resources Management Division (FRMD)/I&A Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Office.

This job is open to

• Federal employees - Competitive service
  
  Current or former competitive service federal employees.
• Federal employees - Excepted service
  
  Current excepted service federal employees.
• Internal to an agency
  
  Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency

This Job is Open to I&A Current GS-15 and highly qualified GS14 Federal Employees, DHS-Intelligence Enterprise Currently Federal Employees (DHS IE-Wide), and Intelligence Community Current Federal Employees (IC-Wide)

Duties

The incumbent serves as the Deputy Director and advisor to the Director of FRMD/I&A CFO. In this capacity, provides leadership and advice to support the FRMD mission. The incumbent oversees budget financial management, internal controls activities relating to the programs, and operations of I&A.

As a Supervisory Financial Management Specialist, GS-0501-15, your typical work assignments may include:

• Planning, organizing, and directing the activities of I&A Chief Financial Officer (CFO) ensuring FRMD Activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
• Develops goals and objectives integrating organization and FRMD objectives.
• Serving as an advisor to I&A Chief Financial Officer (CFO) which provides leadership and advice to support the Financial Resources Management Division (FRMD) and CFO mission.
• Performing analyses and evaluations of programs and budget submissions in support of mission priorities, assisting in the management and development of policies and procedures.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignment in consideration of skills, qualifications, and mission requirements. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments.
• Represents the FRMD on various departmental and inter-departmental committees concerned with coordinating matters or with resolving critical precedent setting issues relating to budget and financial management and the determination of resources needed to support mission priorities. Exercises management authority in support of the FRMD, that affects the direction of I&A resources and recommends to the FRMD Director those resources, programs or major projects that should be initiated, dropped, or curtailed, and the timing for the same. Prepares justifications for allocation of resources for mission priorities as well as financial management systems and programs or projects.
• Establishes effective budget and financial management policies and internal controls and provides policy guidance and oversight of agency financial management, personnel, activities, and operations for FRM. He/she monitors, with the Director, the financial execution of the budget of the agency in relation to actual expenditures and prepares and submits timely status reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance.
• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) and is covered by the Department of Homeland Security Headquarters Drug-Free Workplace Program.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized
• Occasional Travel - You may be expected to travel for this position
• Overtime may be required in response to a significant event

Qualifications

To qualify for the GS-15 grade level, you must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal services that included:

• Providing advice and guidance on the development and maintenance of integrated accounting, financial management and procurement tracking systems
• Providing oversight of all activities associated with formulating and executing an organization's budget ensuring there is adequate resources for accomplishment of mission goals and objectives.
• Advising on management policies and appropriations legislation and authorizations on the organization's programs as well as on the reprogramming of funds to fulfill mission priorities.

Education

Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.

Additional information

Note: One or more positions may be filled using this vacancy announcement.

This is a permanent appointment in the Excepted Service and will be filled on a full-time permanent basis. Employees hired under an Excepted Service appointment may be required to serve a two (2) year trial period. This position is classified in the Excepted Service under Title 50.

Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, and genetic information, and age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

• Benefits
  
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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements.

If you are amongst the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you will be removed from consideration.

• Benefits
  
  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.
  
  Review our 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 Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  
  1. Your resume.
  2. Your cover letter. Not to exceed two pages describing qualifications and interest in the position.
  3. Your most recent performance evaluation.
  
  
  You may be asked to submit additional documents during the resume review process (e.g., writing samples, or ask applicants to complete questionnaires or assessments). Applicants also may be asked for references during the selection process. Incomplete packages will not be referred to the Hiring Manager.
  
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• How to Apply
  
  To apply for this position, you must submit your resume, a complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
  
  The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/09/2024
  
  To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account.
  
  Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
  
  Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
  
  It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
  
  To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  
  To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  DHS INTEL ICAG Support
  
  Email
  
  DHS.INTEL.ICAG@hq.dhs.gov
  
  Address
  
  IC - DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis Customers
  
  3801 Nebraska Avenue NW
  
  Washington, DC 20016
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Once the application window closes, all application packages will be reviewed for completion prior to referral to the selecting official.
  
  Please address questions regarding application procedures to DHS.INTEL.ICAG@HQ.DHS.GOV.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

1. Your resume.
2. Your cover letter. Not to exceed two pages describing qualifications and interest in the position.
3. Your most recent performance evaluation.

You may be asked to submit additional documents during the resume review process (e.g., writing samples, or ask applicants to complete questionnaires or assessments). Applicants also may be asked for references during the selection process. Incomplete packages will not be referred to the Hiring Manager.


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must submit your resume, a complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/09/2024

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account.

Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.

It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Agency contact information

DHS INTEL ICAG Support

Email

DHS.INTEL.ICAG@hq.dhs.gov

Address

IC - DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis Customers

3801 Nebraska Avenue NW

Washington, DC 20016

US

Next steps

Once the application window closes, all application packages will be reviewed for completion prior to referral to the selecting official.

Please address questions regarding application procedures to DHS.INTEL.ICAG@HQ.DHS.GOV.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request