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Summary
The Deputy Chief position is in the Department of Administrative Services, Financial Management Office (FMO). The FMO is responsible for management, oversight, and support of the Judiciary's finance activities, including accounting, reporting, and investments.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
09/27/2024 to 10/18/2024
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Salary
$207,059 - $230,065 per year
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Pay scale & grade
AE 00
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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Remote job
No
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Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Excepted
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Promotion potential
00
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Job family (Series)
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Supervisory status
Yes
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Security clearance
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Drug test
No
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Financial disclosure
Yes
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Bargaining unit status
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Announcement number
24-DAS-12555256
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Control number
810966300
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This job is open to
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Federal employees - Competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
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Federal employees - Excepted service
Current excepted service federal employees.
Clarification from the agency
This vacancy announcement is open to current or former federal employees and/or current employees of the federal judiciary (AO or U.S. Courts) nationwide. Relocation expenses will not be provided unless specifically authorized by the Director of the AO.
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Duties
The AO is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the Deputy Chief of the Financial Management Office (FMO). The incumbent will provide executive leadership and serve as a thoughtful leader in the Judiciary in financial management and reporting. The incumbent will be responsible for operational oversight and guidance on internal controls and financial management, integrity, and reporting. The incumbent will report to the Chief of the FMO.
This experience requires fully qualified, expert-level leader, who is committed to the continuous improvement of the accounting operations of the Judicial Branch.
The duties of the Deputy Chief include, but are not limited to:
- Lead and oversee a diverse staff of approximately 100 government employees and contractor support personnel. Serve as the direct supervisor of the Chief of the Financial Operations Division, Chief of the Financial Innovation Division, and Chief of the Financial Data and Programs Division.
- Oversee a broad range of advisory and operational services directly supporting financial activities in federal courts nationwide. Ensure FMO is resourced to perform its mission.
- Oversee FMO's daily operations, including financial management, staffing, space, resources, travel, contract management, payroll, leave, employee performance management and feedback, and training.
- Nurture open communication and support collaborative, transparent, and accountable work environment with AO and Judiciary stakeholders nationwide. Engage stakeholders through effective communications. Oversee the assessment and implementation of actions to improve customer satisfaction. Optimize and streamline operations by leveraging private and public-sector best practices and implementing continuous process improvement.
- Oversee the Judiciary's accounting and investment operations, ensuring adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Engage with the Controller to support good accounting practices and timely and accurate financial reporting. Direct the financial accounting activities in accordance with the laws, regulations, and policies governing the federal Judiciary.
- Oversee the Judiciary's financial internal controls and data governance. Develop, implement, and maintain the Judiciary's internal control assertion process. Create a governance and classification structure around financial data assets. Implement and improve the AO's internal controls and monitor and promote adoption across the Judiciary.
- Direct and establish financial policies, procedures, standards, systems, and directives to meet statutory and regulatory requirements that fall within the purview of the FMO. Engage, coordinate, and represent the Judiciary's interests with other government agencies and organizations, including the Office of Management and Budget, Department of Treasury, and the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board.
- Direct financial management transformation. Oversee a multi-year program, already in progress, that will establish auditable financial statements for the Judiciary and is a major driver for transformation. Oversee and leverage the expertise of FMO staff across three FMO divisions and contractual resources in financial reporting, internal controls, and data governance to implement the program.
- Prepare the Judiciary for comprehensive financial reporting and ensure audit readiness. Engage with senior leadership in Judiciary offices and courts to identify issues and resolves deficiencies on financial statements and information. Ensure the adequacy of operational and system processes that impact balances on financial statements.
- Work with the FMO Chief to support Judicial Conference Committees and subcommittees, the AO's Risk and Financial Management Advisory Council, and the AO's Financial Management Working Group.
- Serve as the representative of the FMO in the absence of the Office Chief.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- All information is subject to verification. Applicants are advised that false answers or omissions of information on application materials or inability to meet the following conditions may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
- Selection for this position is contingent upon completion of OF-306, Declaration of Federal Employment during the pre-employment process and proof of U.S. citizenship for competitive status positions or conversion to a competitive status position with the AO. If non-citizens are considered for hire into a temporary or any other position with non-competitive status or when it is confirmed by the AO Human Resources Office there are no qualified U.S. citizens for a competitive status position (unless prohibited by a law or statue), non-citizens must provide proof of authorization to work in the U.S. and proof of entitlement to receive compensation. Additional information on the employment of non-citizens can be found at USAJOBS Help Center | Employment of non-citizens/. For a list of documents that may be used to provide proof of citizenship or authorization to work in the United States, please refer to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
- All new AO employees will be required to complete an FBI fingerprint-based national criminal database and records check and pass a public trust suitability check.
- New employees to the AO will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights/responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/.
- All new AO employees are required to identify a financial institution for direct deposit of pay before appointment.
- You will be required to serve a trial period if selected for a first-time appointment to the Federal government, transferring from another Federal agency, or serving as a first-time supervisor. Failure to successfully complete the trial period may result in termination of employment.
- If appointed to a temporary position, management may have the discretion of converting the position to permanent depending upon funding and staffing allocation.
Qualifications
Applicants must have demonstrated experience which shows competence in the qualifications as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which includes interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.
Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-15/JSP-15/CL 31 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as follows:
Mandatory Technical Qualifications: The MTQs listed below should be evident in your resume. A supplemental narrative must be uploaded and attached to your application addressing each MTQ listed below.
Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-15/JSP-15/CL 31 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as follows:
- Experience in developing, managing, implementing, and improving federal accounting operations, finance, risk management, government financial statements, policy and compliance, and payment and travel management.
- Experience in improving accounting operations, finance, risk management, government financial statements, policy and compliance, and payment and travel management.
Mandatory Technical Qualifications: The MTQs listed below should be evident in your resume. A supplemental narrative must be uploaded and attached to your application addressing each MTQ listed below.
- Demonstrated experience in managing a complex federal financial management organization and related programs, integrating organizational operations with the agency's strategic plan, mission, vision, values, and objectives, with a diverse and decentralized workforce. Experience must demonstrate knowledge of these programs and the impact on organizational objectives and performance goals, as well as sufficient analytical skills and knowledge of accounting standards and concepts to aid in executive oversight.
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of and experience with a full range of financial management functions and responsibilities, including accounting principles and reporting requirements, operation of financial and related systems to support processes, federal procurement practices and policies, internal management control, and financial modeling for current and future periods.
- Demonstrated experience with financial accounting in accordance with government or commercial standards, engagement in the financial statement audit, and development of financial statements for presentation in an entity-wide report.
- Leading Change: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leadership Competencies: Creativity & Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision.
- Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building.
- Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility.
- Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management.
- Building Coalitions / Communication: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating.
Education
This position does not require education to qualify.
Additional information
The AO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.
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.
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 and compare this information to your responses on the occupational questionnaire to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. If you meet the minimum qualifications for this job, we will evaluate your application package, to assess the quality, depth, and complexity of your accomplishments, experience, and education as they relate to the requirements listed in this vacancy announcement.
You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. If a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume and/or narrative responses, you will be assigned a rating commensurate to your described experience. Failure to submit the mandatory narrative responses will result in not receiving full consideration and/or rating credit. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you, withdrawing an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
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.
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.
For this job announcement the following documents and/or information are required:
- Resume - Any written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications.
- MTQ Narrative - Statement addressing the MTQs
- Current or former career AOES/SES members - Provide a copy of your AOES/SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career AOES/SES status or reinstatement eligibility.
- Applicants who have successfully completed an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) - Submit a copy of your CDP certification.
- ECQ Narrative - A narrative response as part of the application package for each of the following ECQs is mandatory for all applicants who are not current or former career AOES/SES members, and/or completed an OPM approved CDP.
- Citizenship - Include country of citizenship on resume.
- Current or former Federal Civilian employees - All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action)to verify current or former Federal employment status.
- Veterans Preference documentation - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), if applicable Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran's present receipt of compensation.
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 complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 10/18/2024 to receive consideration. To begin:
- Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
- You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
- You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
- To verify the status of your application, 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 Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12555256.
Agency contact information
Rosemarie Thompson
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Department of Administrative Services
One Columbus Circle, NE
Washington, DC 20544
US
Next steps
After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and referral to the hiring official if determined qualified. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Required Documents
For this job announcement the following documents and/or information are required:
- Resume - Any written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications.
- MTQ Narrative - Statement addressing the MTQs
- Current or former career AOES/SES members - Provide a copy of your AOES/SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career AOES/SES status or reinstatement eligibility.
- Applicants who have successfully completed an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) - Submit a copy of your CDP certification.
- ECQ Narrative - A narrative response as part of the application package for each of the following ECQs is mandatory for all applicants who are not current or former career AOES/SES members, and/or completed an OPM approved CDP.
- Citizenship - Include country of citizenship on resume.
- Current or former Federal Civilian employees - All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action)to verify current or former Federal employment status.
- Veterans Preference documentation - Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214), if applicable Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference (SF-15) and an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces, certifying to the veteran's present receipt of compensation.
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.
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How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 10/18/2024 to receive consideration. To begin:
- Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
- You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
- You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
- To verify the status of your application, 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 Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12555256.
Agency contact information
Rosemarie Thompson
- Address
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Department of Administrative Services
One Columbus Circle, NE
Washington, DC 20544
US
Next steps
After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and referral to the hiring official if determined qualified. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
The Administrative Office (AO), an agency of the judicial branch of the federal government, is committed to serving and supporting the federal court system of the United States. The AO provides a broad range of legislative, legal, financial, technology, management, administrative and program support services to the federal courts.
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts is seeking a dynamic, exceptional leader to serve as the Deputy Chief. This position is classified and paid in the AO Executive Service (AOES). Salary is set commensurate with experience. Benefits are available in accordance with federal and judiciary guidelines.
The AO is committed to attracting the best and brightest applicants in our support of the third branch of government. We take pride in serving the judicial branch and supporting its mission to provide equal justice under law.
This position is designated as confidential or policy-determining under the Administrative Office (AO) Personnel Act, Section 3(a)(5)(B) and, as such, is not covered by the AO's personnel regulations developed under the AO Personnel Act of 1990.
Agency contact information
Rosemarie Thompson
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Department of Administrative Services
One Columbus Circle, NE
Washington, DC 20544
US