Located within the Office of the Secretary under the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs, the Director of the Office of Financial Management serves as the Department-level lead for establishing and administering key financial operations. The Director, Office of Financial Management: Is responsible for ensuring the Department complies with accounting principles, standards, guidance and financial system requirements issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Department of Treasury, the Government Accountability Office, and the Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board. Leads the Department's financial reporting and annual financial statement audit. Establishes internal controls and cash management policies while overseeing administrative funds control procedures approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Manages Department payroll operations and directs civilian travel policy in full compliance with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR). In this executive capacity, the Director provides strategic guidance and technical expertise to operating administrations, driving continuous improvement and fiscal integrity across the organization. Is responsible for bringing the Department's Financial Management Systems (including mixed financial systems) into conformity with federal financial management requirements and standards. Proposes options for the implementation of Federal financial policies and practices associated with the issuance of new and revised Departmental Financial Management Policies, including the analysis of proposed and final government-wide standards. Actively assesses the value and need for additional Departmental guidance in implementing these standards and policies. Recruits, trains, and supervises a staff of systems and financial analysts who are familiar with the operation of departmental programs, their laws, policies, and needs, from both financial management and customer perspectives. Represents the Department at meetings and conferences on financial management and serves on various financial management committees and working groups, with central federal agencies such as OMB, Treasury, and GAO, and on financial management issues with the Transportation Office of Inspector General. Guides the Financial Management staff in developing and implementing internal policies, while analyzing and providing comments on pending or proposed legislation impacting financial management. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Complete a one-year SES probationary period (unless already completed). 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. (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx) SECURITY CLEARANCE: 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. WRITING SAMPLE: A writing sample may be required. PRESENTATION: Applicants may be asked to prepare and present a presentation, provide a presentation on a scenario-based situation or a similar activity as a part of the applicant evaluation process. DRUG TEST: This is a drug testing position. You will be required to complete a drug test upon entry of this position and are subjected to at random drug testing.

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