Deputy CFO

Summary

Serves as the NASA Deputy Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reporting to the Agency CFO. As a key leader on the senior leadership team and senior civil servant in the Office of the CFO, the incumbent oversees NASA's ~$25B annual budget and the day-to-day operations while driving long-term strategic initiatives. The Deputy CFO ensures effective management, efficient use of Agency resources, and NASA Center resources are employed toward the achievement of NASA's strategic plan and overall mission.

Duties

The Deputy CFO:

• Advises the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) and Agency leadership on the financial strategies to achieve the NASA mission, which includes matters related to NASA policies, plans, and programs. Communicates with Agency leadership and supports the CFO in the analysis, presentation, and reporting of NASA's financial data and programmatic performance.

• Leads process and policy changes and implements technology and automated reporting solutions that ensure timely and accurate information for management decisions and cost effective and efficient financial function.

• Serves as the Agency liaison for all operational decisions regarding workforce, staffing, and strategic direction for OCFO staff at the Centers. Leads a team comprising of Chief Financial Officers and Directors within the enterprise.

• Preparing and transmitting an annual financial statement, audit report, and budget information to the Administrator, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the congressional committees of jurisdiction, and other authorities who review NASA's financial matters.

• Manages the tracking of major internal and external projects on behalf of the CFO, ensuring timely execution of deliverables related to briefings and memoranda, and establishes effective oversight mechanisms.

• Provides leadership for corporate policy development spanning a variety of financial management and budget functions, including strategy, operations, performance, and integration.

• Leadership for the planning, analysis, management, and operations of NASA's field Centers and NASA Headquarters (HQ) operational resources functions.

• Participates as a member of the CFO Council, established by statute in the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-576).

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• The individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report' (OGE-278e) within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.
• Initial Senior Executive Service (SES) Career appointee is subject to a one-year probationary period.
• Successful completion of a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position.
• Successful completion of pre-employment and random drug testing may be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance as required by the position.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.

Qualifications

To meet the qualifications for this position and as required by 31 U.S. Code § 903 (Establishment of agency Deputy Chief Financial Officers), you must have demonstrated ability and experience in accounting, budget execution, financial and management analysis, and systems development, and not less than 6 years practical experience in financial management at large governmental entities. This experience must be reflected in your resume along with the corresponding dates.
As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment, you must clearly articulate and describe within your 2-page resume that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications MTQ related to this position. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and MTQ, you may be disqualified. Any additional pages over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed.
Your resume should include evidence of progressively responsible supervisory, managerial, or professional experience which involved management of a program or organization of significant scope and complexity, normally obtained over several years by serving in positions at the GS-15 level or equivalent.
If you are (1) currently serving under a career SES appointment, (2) eligible for reinstatement into the SES (this means you were previously employed as a Career SES employee and you successfully completed a one-year probationary period), OR (3) have successfully completed a SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) and certified by OPM, you do not need to address the ECQs in your resume. However, your resume must clearly state that you are a current career SES, eligible for SES reinstatement, or SES CDP certified and year of certification.
Please DO NOT submit separate documents addressing the ECQs or MTQ. Only your 2-page resume will be accepted and considered. Any additional documents submitted will not be accepted.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs)
For more information on the ECQs, please visit OPM's ECQ webpage.
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. Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, and Civic-Mindedness
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. Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging Technology
ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. Competencies: Technical Skill, Problem Solving, Agility and Resilience
ECQ 4 - Leading People: This core qualification involves the 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. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. Competencies: Accountability, Developing Others, Executive Judgment
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. Competencies: Operational Mindset, Innovation, Strategic Thinking
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION (MTQ):
Your resume must include accomplishments that address the MTQ.
MTQ: Demonstrated experience and direct accountability and oversight for a multi-billion dollar annual budget. Accountable for enterprise budget and financial management, accounting, developing strategies for effective utilization of resources, and partnering with stakeholders to deliver financial reports to the Administrator, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and/or congressional committees. Competencies: Budgeting Management, Financial Management
Your application package must be in your own words. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement, or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

Education

No Educational Requirement

Additional information

Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.

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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