Job opening: Associate Director, Military Construction (Program/Budget)
Salary: $171 268 - 212 100 per year
Published at: Jul 12 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is located in the Military Personnel and Construction Directorate, Deputy Comptroller (Program/Budget), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) (USD(C). The incumbent reports to the Director, Military Personnel and Construction, who reports to the Deputy Comptroller (P/B), who reports directly to the USD(C).
Duties
Incumbent serves as Associate Director, Military Construction (Program/Budget) and serves as the staff assistant to the Director, Military Personnel and Construction for the programs enumerated above, together with guiding and supervising the activities of the staff assigned. Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Develops and recommends basic policies and procedures applicable to the formulation and presentation of budget requests relative to the important programs of the Department outlined above; these recommendations, upon approval by the Secretary of Defense and inclusion in Department of Defense budget guidelines, become binding upon the respective Military Departments of Defense Agencies as governing policy, practice and procedure.
Performs the comprehensive, critical analysis of all budgetary and supplementary appropriation estimates for compliance with DoD policy, including: the evaluation of proposed requirements to ascertain if they properly reflect current force goals, military objectives and readiness issues; the examination of the financial soundness and feasibility of construction programs; joint utilization of facilities by the Military Departments; adequacy of monetary reserves; current and future pricing; reasonable provision for the application of savings and/or contingencies; the evaluation of individual programs in relationship to the overall Defense Structure; and determining and ensuring the existence of a valid and appropriate balance between the various construction programs.
Responsible for the conduct of related hearings and conferences, maintaining extensive liaison with top financial management and operating officials particularly within the office of the USD(C), USD(A&S), CAPE, and the Secretarial level within the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Also maintains extensive contacts throughout DoD, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and with appropriate congressional committees to resolve all contingent problems, keep appraised of current developments, and for the scheduling and conduct of studies.
Monitors the complete analysis of all appropriate Military Department and Defense Agency estimates and justifications, recommending approval or disapproval thereof to the Deputy Comptroller for Program/Budget, and the USD(C) through the Director for Military Construction and Personnel. Is responsible for the sound defense of such estimates to higher authority within DoD and OMB.
Oversees the review and analysis of all related requests from the Military Departments and Defense Agencies for the apportionment of funds; taking into consideration all new developments and changing requirements since the original submission of the budget to the Congress; and, as revised, recommend DoD approval or disapproval thereof.
Responsible for the establishment and monitoring of administrative reserves within
the DoD (in addition to those reserves reflected in apportionment of funds through OMB to secure improved fund administration; for the continuous review of fiscal programs to assure that appropriations are being expended according to the intent of the Congress; and for ascertaining the actual performance reflects proper implementation of the approved DoD program.
Recommends changes in policies and procedures relevant to operating programs as appropriate, to assure efficient and economical administration of funds.
Reviews and recommends necessary adjustments to financial plans with respect to appropriations, obligations, and expenditures.
Qualifications
The recruitment application process for this position is RESUME-BASED method.
There is no requirement to submit a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) with your application.
Evidence of the five ECQs and the three MTQs MUST be clearly demonstrated in the five (5) page resume
http://www.opm.gov/ses/references/guidetoSESQuals_2012.pdf
Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities; the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services you managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues you addressed; and the results of your actions. You should use action oriented leadership words to describe your experience and accomplishments (e.g., Led the development and implementation of....) and quantify your experience wherever possible to demonstrate your accomplishments (e.g., number of employees supervised; size of budget managed; amount of money saved, etc.).
ECQ 1 - 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.
ECQ 2 - 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.
ECQ 3 - 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.
ECQ 4 - Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5 - Building Coalitions: 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.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of the DoD planning, programming, budgeting, and
execution (PPBE) process.
2. Demonstrated extensive and in-depth knowledge of financial management principles and
theories such as economics, cost analysis, and business management practices;
comprehensive knowledge of the governmental budget process (appropriations, budget
review, approval) and fiscal operations in order to apply these principles when dealing
with the Congress, the Office of Management and Budget, and Military Departments.
3. Demonstrated ability to analyze and understand complex financial management issues,
recommend practical solutions, and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
on matter concerning technical and financial performance of major programs or projects.
DoD Joint Enterprise-Wide Experience Statement: In addition, DoD requires an Enterprise Perspective. This individual must have the ability to apply a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities is required. Executives must demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. A separate narrative statement is not required. This information should be embedded within the application package (Resume and Technical Qualifications).
Education
There is no education requirement for this position.
Contacts
- Address Office of the USD for Comptroller
Human Resources Directorate
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US
- Name: Senior Executive Services
- Email: [email protected]
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