The Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) is responsible for functions assigned by United States Code Title 10, section 135, and ensuring efficiency in the operation of the Department of Defense through sound business management and effective fiscal planning and control. The Deputy Comptroller (Program/Budget) is responsible for the direction and supervision of DoD's budget formulation and management, budgeting and execution portions of the PPBE, and establishing budgetary policies.

Duties

Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Direct and coordinate throughout the various phases of the DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process the formulation and execution of assigned selected and significant areas of the DoD budget that cross Components and, in some instances, interagency lines; manage international financing and funding issues associated with supporting coalition partners. Serve as an expert witness, when necessary, in presenting the Defense budget for assigned responsibilities to the Congress; furnish guidance to the Components regarding improvement and application of analyses and presentation techniques to assist in preparing congressional justification material. Formulate and recommend long-range budgetary requirements based on established policies and concepts; for each fiscal year, formulate specific policies and basic assumptions directly applicable to compiling and presenting budgetary requests for all phases of assigned responsibilities including contingency operations. Prepare and review appeals to congressional committees/conferences on changes to the Defense budget requests and ensure the appeals are consistent with the Administration's and DoD's position and congressional actions. Visit field installations, contractor plants, or coalition and partner locations as the occasion demands to obtain first-hand information on actual conditions and practices. Prepare complete analyses and evaluations of complex requests included in the Component's Program Objective Memoranda and Budget Estimates submissions to determine the requests for assigned programs implement the Secretary's priorities and are consistent with DoD policies.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• This is a National Security Position which has been designated as Critical Sensitive. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration) Total salary varies depending on location of position
• Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions will be required to submit to urinalysis testing for illegal drugs prior to appointment and are subjected to random drug testing.
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• The incumbent must adhere to DoD Standards of Conduct
• Financial Management Level 3 Certified position.

Qualifications

In accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 1300.26, "DoD Financial Management Certification Program (DFMCP)", this position requires a Level 3 Certification at the GS-14/15 grade level. If not already assigned certification at this level, the incumbent must obtain this certification within two (2) years of entry on duty into this FM position. Once certified, the incumbent must meet the continuing education training requirement as outlined in DoDI 1300.26. FM workforce members may also present and maintain one of the following five professional certifications to meet any of the three DFMCP certification levels: (1) Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) (Continuing education required: 80 hours every 2 years); (2) Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) (Continuing education required: 80 hours every 2 years); (3) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) (Continuing education required: 120 hours every 3 years); (4) Certified Management Accountant (CMA) (Continuing education required: 30 hours every year); (5) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (Continuing education required: 120 hours every 3 years). To satisfy the DFMCP certification requirement using one of the five professional certifications listed above, FM workforce members must be in an active and current status. In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. Specialized Experience: To qualify at the GS-14, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as experience with resource allocation or preparing long term budget forecasts; applying policy guidance to determine the effects on budget programs; and financial experience working in one or more of the following areas: (1) Personnel/Human Resources, (2) Operation and Maintenance, (3) Acquisition, (4) Construction, (5) Family Housing, or (6) Revolving and Net Working Capital funds. To qualify at the GS-15, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as experience with resource allocation or preparing long term budget forecasts; applying policy guidance to determine the effects on budget programs; formulating and recommending budget requirements based on established policies and concepts; and financial experience working in one or more of the following areas: (1) Personnel/Human Resources, (2) Operation and Maintenance, (3) Acquisition, (4) Construction, (5) Family Housing, or (6) Revolving and Net Working Capital funds. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met at the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at either grade level.

Contacts

• Address Office of the USD for Comptroller Human Resources Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]