The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary for Financial Operations, Principle Deputy Assistant Secretary (Financial Management and Comptroller), Office of the Secretary of the Air Force. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information.

Duties

The purpose of this position is to serve as the Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (Financial Operations) for the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Operations, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller, Pentagon, Washington D.C. by providing executive leadership, management, and broad technical knowledge, skill and experience on all accounting and financial management activities and operations in compliance with Public Law Title 10 U.S. Code, Section 8022. The incumbent provides executive-level business judgment and decision-making impacting worldwide financial operations focused on fundamental change and improvement in the way Air Force supports the warfighter. The Financial Operations Office interprets accounting, financial and management data, defines, integrates, and initiates innovation, transformation and financial management concepts, doctrine, policy, and process changes with OSD, DFAS, DoD, JCS, Combatant Commanders and MAJCOM staffs; and is designated audit follow-up and resolution official in accordance with the Inspector General Act and implements the Anti-deficiency Act for the Air Force. The incumbent's advice and guidance directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of the financial planning and management of Air Force daily operations. This position ensures the development of the enterprise accounting and financial operations in relation to day-to-day process controls and system affiliation; sets standards, advocates for resources required to support accounting and financial operations and activities providing accounting and financial support across the Air Force. The incumbent ensures the Department's accounting, reporting and other financial activities, comply with applicable statutory requirements; ensures the Departments annual financial statements are submitted on time and identified weaknesses and deficiencies are resolved in a timely manner; the Departments' financial management systems are compliant with applicable government wide requirements; and senior management has both a fleet-wide and enterprise-wide perspective on financial information necessary to facilitate decision making. The Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (Financial Operations) serves as the Chief Accountant and senior advisor to the Assistant Secretary and senior staff. The individual's advice and guidance directly impact the efficiency and effectiveness of the financial planning and management of the Air Force's daily operations. The Associate Deputy's responsibilities include experience and executive oversight of the Air Force Financial Improvement and Remediation (FIAR) Audit, preparation and submission of quarterly and annual financial statements as defined in OMB Circular A-136 and related/successor guidance; review and promulgation of accounting standards and policies, management and execution of the Managers Internal Control Program as defined in OMB Circular A-123, and oversight of the Air Force Anti-Deficiency Act program. Accounting/Reporting, Financial Services/Operations and Accounting Transformation. Provides technical expertise and guidance to the Deputy Assistant Secretary Financial Operations, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary and the Assistant Secretary Financial Management and Comptroller and other Air Force senior leaders on diverse financial services/operations and accounting reporting and transformation initiatives. Reviews studies and other products of program activities, ensuring compliance with directives; advises the Deputy Assistant Secretary Financial Operations when remedial action is necessary, interprets and organizes stated and implied tasks for management, articulating, these tasks both in writing and orally; and ensures the effectiveness and efficiency of the Department's accounting, reporting and other financial activities, with emphasis on compliance with applicable statutory requirements. Policy & Guidance: Provides direction and recommends action on matters pertaining to the formulation, review and execution of policies, programs, and plans encompassing Air Force-wide financial management innovation and transformation activities. Provides guidance, interpretation, information and direction as appropriate to OSD, other Services and Military Departments, CSAF, CSO, Air Force Major Commands, Direct Reporting Units, and Field Operating Agencies.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Mobility is a condition of employment and appointment for SES members will be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligations Agreement
• Selected candidate must file a Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978
• Position has been designated Critical-Sensitive and the selectee must have or be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• Drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use IAW Exec. Order 12564, dated 14 Sep 86. Position requires that the incumbent sign a Drug Testing letter and pass urinalysis testing prior to appointment.
• Position requires travel under conditions specified in the DoD Joint Travel Regulations. Incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high-level meetings.
• Position may require incumbent to be available for other than normal duty hours to include weekends to support exercises and crisis planning.
• An initial SES career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a 1-year probationary period.
• Attendance to the Air Force's Senior Leader Orientation Course (SLOC) is generally required within 12 months of appointment, subject to course availability.
• Position may be subject to the post-government employment restrictions of Sections 207(a) and (f) of Title 18, United States Code.
• Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.

Qualifications

Eligibility will be based upon a clear showing the applicant has training, education and experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry-out the duties of the position. Candidates must exemplify the corporate perspective, leadership vision, broad experience and character needed in the SES corps not only to satisfy the immediate vacancy, but future vacancies which will occur in a variety of organizations, functions and locations. A. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Education Requirement: a. Degree: Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, finance, accounting, management information systems or other related field; an advanced degree in a business-related field and professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA); and/or, a test based certification such as a Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) or Certified Governmental Financial Manager (CGFM) is desirable. The incumbent must have a comprehensive knowledge of at least one of the following areas, and multiple areas is desirable: financial management, accounting principles, program management and planning, financial analysis, reports and management analysis, information systems and enterprise architecture tools and methodologies 2. Certification Requirements: Financial Management Level III Certification must be achieved within 24 months per the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. B. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQ - NTE 2 Pages Total): A supplemental statement must be submitted separately addressing each TQ. TQs must provide specific examples that address relevant experience and accomplishments. Applicants should focus on recent experience, education, and training, as some Recruitment Panel and Executive Resources Board members may consider experience that's over 10 years old to be outdated. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following: 1. Demonstrated expert knowledge of and experience preparing and interpreting financial reports supporting budgetary and financial reporting in accordance with applicable Federal regulations and requirements. 2. Demonstrated strategic and organizational skills and experience leading teams performing Business Process Reengineering designed to enhance efficiency and/or internal controls. C. MANDATORY EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQ - NTE 10 Pages Total): The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed in the Senior Executive Service (SES); they also reinforce the concept of an "SES corporate culture." Submit a supplemental statement of the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs listed below) in the challenge/context/action/result (C-C-A-R) model format as provided by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Guide to SES Qualifications. Applicants should focus on recent experience, education, and training, as some Recruitment Panel, Executive Resources Board, and or OPM Quality Review Board reviewers may consider experience that's over 10 years old to be outdated. [OPM's guidance in the Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications (Appendix B)]. Refer to the OPM Guide to SES Qualifications for specific information and guidance on the ECQ requirements, the C-C-A-R model, and examples of good qualifications statements located here. 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. In addition, DoD requires an Enterprise Perspective. The individual must possess a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities. Executives should 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 (not to exceed 5 pages) and Technical Qualifications (not to exceed a combined total of 2 pages].

Education

There are no educational requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address AF Senior Executive Management 1040 Air Force Pentagon Room 4D Washington, DC 20330 US
• Name: Virginia Reynolds
• Phone: 703-695-7677
• Email: [email protected]