Summary

This position is part of the National Archives and Records Administration, Office of the Chief Financial Officer. As the Chief Financial Officer, you will be NARA's technical authority on budget formulation, presentation, and execution, and the chief advisor to the Archivist of the United States and senior staff on agency financial management issues. .

Duties

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As a Chief Financial Officer, you will:

Serve as the technical authority on budget formulation, presentation, and execution. Participate in executive teams to shape the Agency's strategic direction beyond fiscal concerns, produce high-level approaches to address priorities and customer needs.
Guide the preparation and defense of budget submissions to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Congress. Act as the primary point of contact with OMB, present budget plans to senior management, and provide expert testimony at congressional hearings to secure necessary operational funding.
Oversee the preparation of annual and quarterly financial statements and coordinate with independent auditors. Guide and secure accounting and financial systems to prevent Anti-Deficiency Act violations and establish strict controls to guard against fraud, waste, and abuse.
Direct the financial management of complex specialized funds, including the National Archives Revolving Fund and the National Archives Trust Fund.
Lead the integration of enterprise risk management, internal control, and financial reporting activities to provide cohesive, data-informed insights to Agency leadership on emerging fiscal and operational risks.
Provide executive direction to subordinate managers overseeing accounting, budgeting, auditing, and contract oversight functions.

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Conditions of employment

Must complete a 1-year SES supervisory probationary period, unless previously completed.
Must complete a Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions, SF-86, for a pre-appointment full-field background investigation. In addition, periodic re-investigation is required no later than five years after selection and at least every succeeding five years.
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.
Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
Must complete 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 an interim and/or final 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.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing may be required.

Key Requirements:

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Must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Nationals.

Qualifications

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.

Mandatory Qualifications Requirements: To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) related to this position within your 2-page resume. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence you may not receive consideration for the position. Experience must be at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS-15 level in the Federal Service.

Note: We no longer accept separate narrative statements specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). The Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) Technical Qualifications (TQs) must be demonstrated within your 2-page resume.

Technical Qualifications (TQs). TQs are designed to assess an applicant's experience relevant to the specific position requirements. All applicants must clearly demonstrate in their two-page resume, experience and accomplishments related to the TQs below:

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.
TQ 1: Demonstrated executive-level experience leading federal budget formulation, presentation, and execution.
TQ 2: Demonstrated executive-level experience directing comprehensive financial operations, accounting systems, and compliance within a complex organization.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the ECQs. The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed in the SES and provide the focus for OPM certification of executive qualifications.

There are five ECQs:

COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW AND THE PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING - Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
DRIVING EFFICIENCY - Demonstrated ability to strategically and sufficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
MERIT AND COMPETENCE - Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
LEADING PEOPLE - Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. That includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
ACHIEVING RESULTS - Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: Noncompetitive Applicants - 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, ECQs are not applicable. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Additional information about the ECQs can be found on the OPM SES website at: Executive Core Qualifications

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Archives and Records Administration.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
We offer opportunities for telework, per Agency Policy.
We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules, per Agency Policy.
Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
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.
OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm
Employment Information Resources: SES Hiring Path

There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:

Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)"

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.

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