Come make an impact at the highest levels of government at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)--America's Innovation Agency! We're seeking a Deputy Chief Financial Officer in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. In this role, you will serve as the principal advisor to the Chief Financial Officer and lead long-range planning for the integration of finance, budgeting, financial systems, and procurement services.
Duties
- Overseeing all daily financial management activities relating to USPTO programs and operations.
- Directing development and execution of the agency's budget in alignment with Administration priorities and Congressional requirements.
- Developing and maintaining contact with departmental officials, other government agencies, and Congress.
- Identifying enterprise financial risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
- Directing and managing policy guidance and oversight of USPTO financial management personnel, activities, and operations through the Office of Planning and Budget, the Office of Finance, the Office of Financial Management Systems, and the Office of Procurement.
- Advising the CFO on agency budgetary priorities, establishment and adjustment of user fees, and the financial execution of the budget, and prepares timely cost and performance reports to senior management.
- Preparing and transmitting periodic reports to the Under Secretary and Director of USPTO, Department of Commerce, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Congress.
- Participating in USPTO-wide information technology councils and decisions, and USPTO-wide procurement policy councils.
- The incumbent is expected to provide expertise and exercise critical judgment. This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
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Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified.
PTQs:
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of and experience with a full range of financial management functions and responsibilities including budget development and execution, accounting principles and reporting, measuring organizational performance, operation of financial and related systems to support processes and internal management control.
- Ability to effectively communicate financial, budgetary and procurement issues and information to audiences such as USPTO executives, Administration Officials, Congressional staff, and stakeholder groups.
ECQs: Commitment to the Rule of Law and Principles of the American Founding; Driving Efficiency; Merit and Competence; Leading People; Achieving Results
Education
This position does not have an educational requirement.
Conditions of employment
Applications will only be accepted from United States Citizens and Nationals.
The full list of qualifications and conditions of employment can be found on the job announcement on USAJOBS.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
