The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking a highly-motivated and capable executive to serve as the Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Director of Finance. This position is a Senior Executive Service (SES) Career position. Positions in the SES are not graded. SES pay is commensurate with qualifications. SES employees are eligible for bonuses and awards based on performance. Veteran's preference is not applicable to SES.

Duties

As the Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Director of Finance you will: Provide administrative and policy direction to highly technical and complex Office of the CFO (OCFO) programs; communicate a vision to subordinate managers for effective integration of these diverse programs into a cohesive structure designed to meet the dynamic needs of the Census Bureau Provide executive direction and leadership to a comprehensive financial management program by ensuring the effective operation of the budget process, proper utilization of and accounting for resources and up-to-date information on the status of program funds. Be directly responsible for providing the bureau's consolidated financial statements and portions of the annual accountability report; ensure that the bureau's external financial reports are accurate and timely. Ensure that all financial systems are consistent with requirement of laws and applicable regulations and will provide for complete reliable, consistent and timely information responsive to the financial management information needs of bureau management. This includes information and reports required by law, regulation, or otherwise to be furnished to other components of the Executive Branch, the Congress, the Department of Commerce, or the public. Travel Required: Occasional Travel Description: Travel may be required to attend or present at meetings and conferences on topics relevant to the U.S. Census Bureau's mission.

Requirements

Qualifications

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs): ECQ #1 - Leading Change: 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. Leadership Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, and Vision. ECQ #2-Leading People: 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 conflict. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, and Team Building. ECQ #3 - Results Driven: 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. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, and Technical Credibility. ECQ #4 - Business Acumen: involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, and Technology Management. ECQ #5 - Building Coalitions: 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. Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy and Influencing/Negotiating. Fundamental Competencies: These competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning and Public Service Motivation. Professional and Technical Qualifications (PTQs): PTQ #1 - Demonstrated broad senior-level experience leading and understanding of strategic, financial, and operational planning and experience overseeing the development and implementation of policies and a multi-year strategic plan that includes and defines the financial needs of an organization. PTQ #2 - Ability to oversee and carry out detailed financial management of centralized and decentralized financial management programs including providing effective financial management advice and assistance to senior management officials. PTQ #3 - Experience managing a functionally diverse workforce; thorough knowledge of financial management processes; an understanding of budget, financial and cost accounting and reporting; and familiarity with automated financial systems; and Federal contracting policies, principles, and practice. For detailed guidance on ECQs, applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Office of Personnel Management's Guide to Executive Qualifications at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/ Example ECQ statements are available at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf

Contacts

• Address Census Executive Resources - All Directorates 4600 Silver Hill Road Washington, DC 20233 US
• Name: Nakia Oliver
• Phone: 301-763-5622
• Email: [email protected]