This position is in the Senior Executive Service (SES), a small elite group of senior government leaders who possess a diverse portfolio of experience and the strong skills required to lead across organizations. This position is located in the Health Resources and Services Administration, Office of Operations (OO) in the Office of Budget and Finance (OBF) in Rockville, Maryland.

Duties

The Director, Office of Budget and Finance oversees HRSA's extensive budget ($4B in FY24) ensuring that the agency can fulfill its mission to expand access to health care services in the communities that need them most; promote the well-being of the health workforce; reduce maternal mortality; invest in rural health; and increase access to behavioral health care by efficiently managing its financial resources. The Director, Office of Budget and Finance, at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) plays a pivotal role in the financial management and strategic planning of the agency's resources to support its public health missions. The OBF Director is crucial in ensuring that HRSA has the financial resources necessary to expand access to health care services in the communities that need them most; promote the well-being of the health workforce; reduce maternal mortality; invest in rural health; and increase access to behavioral health care. Specifically, the Director, Office of Budget, and Finance: Leads the development of HRSA's budget, aligning financial resources with the agency's strategic priorities and objectives. This involves understanding and forecasting health services needs and ensuring that the budget supports the agency's goals to expand health care services. Acts as a primary liaison with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Congressional appropriations committees, to discuss budgetary needs, defend budget requests, and ensure the HRSA's financial interests are represented and supported. Prepares and presenting the annual budget requests for HRSA, which includes justifying the allocation of funds to various programs and initiatives based on their importance and effectiveness in addressing public health needs. Conducts detailed financial analyses to assess the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of HRSA programs. This includes overseeing the budget execution to ensure that spending aligns with approved budgets and identifying areas where financial performance can be improved. Conducts internal control assessments, improper payment reviews, and data visualization analyses to reduce risk and promote strong financial management practices. Makes decisions on the allocation of resources to ensure that funds are used efficiently and effectively to address the most pressing needs of vulnerable populations. Provides leadership and guidance to HRSA program areas on budgetary and financial management matters, including advising on financial planning, resource allocation, and cost-saving measures. The Director also leads the budget office staff to ensure high performance and compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• Position is subject to background investigation and may be required to successfully completed a probationary period

Qualifications

The Executive Core Qualifications are required for entry to the Senior Executive Service; to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your five page resume that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualification(s), listed below. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: 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: 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: 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: The ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: 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 (MTQs): This position also requires that you possess MTQs that represent knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. The following must be evident in your resume. Demonstrated Senior-level experience in developing and interpreting budgetary guidelines, policies, legislation, and regulations covering the financial management operations for a major and/or national program. Demonstrated executive experience communicating effectively on complex budget policy and technical issues to clearly represent the position of diverse groups involved in the budget process. Comprehensive and substantial knowledge of the Federal budget processes from appropriations through expenditures including the roles of OMB and Congressional Committees. Demonstrated skill in addressing and resolving complex and sensitive budget and/or financial management issues. Your resume should emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions relating to the qualifications described above. Please ensure that your resume does not exceed 5 pages. Example: Resume with possession of the ECQs Please DO NOT submit separate statements addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) as they will not be considered. You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 05/06/2024

Education

This position does not have an education requirement. Please do not send transcripts.

Contacts

• Address Health Resources and Services Administration 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857 US
• Name: AskHR HRSA Helpdesk
• Phone: (301) 443-3780
• Email: [email protected]