As a member of the Executive Committee, the Chief Administrative and Financial Officer (CAO/CFO) collaborates with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and General Counsel (GC) on enterprise-wide issues that drive GAO's strategic direction. The CAO/CFO also heads the Chief Administrative Office (CAO) and oversees GAO's budget, financial, information technology, human capital, learning and development, facilities, and field office operations.

Duties

Directs GAO's administrative operations, including facilities, financial management, human capital management, and information technology, to ensure they meet the agency's strategic goals. Collaborates daily with other members of the Executive Committee to guide and oversee GAO's strategic direction, policy development, and decision-making processes. Advises the Executive Committee on GAO's budget, financial management, human capital, information technology, facilities, and internal controls matters to promote effective stewardship of the agency's funds and resources. Oversees the development of GAO's financial management policies to promote decisions that support the agency's current and future financial stability. Oversees GAO's budget formulation and justification to ensure the agency's future needs are in the Congressional appropriations requests. Monitors the execution of GAO's budget in relation to actual expenditures to provide the Executive Committee with performance reports. Directs, in collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer, enterprise-wide information technology programs and services to ensure GAO's information technology investments and infrastructure meet future needs. Guides agency-wide human capital management and workforce planning services, policies, and programs to increase organizational performance. Collaborates with the COO and GC to develop and implement labor management relations policies and negotiation strategies that promote a productive relationship with GAO's union(s). Represents GAO in contacts with members and committees of the Congress and their staffs, as well as representatives of other federal departments and agencies, state, local, and foreign governments, industry, and other segments of the private sector. Chairs and/or serves on internal GAO boards and committees like the Executive Resources Board, Human Capital Strategic Leadership Board, Continuous Process Improvement Leadership Board, Information Technology Investment Committee, Risk Management Committee, and the senior official for the Collaboration Assessment Resolution and Education (CARE) Program. Leverages the work produced by engagement teams on improving federal government operations to guide the effective and efficient operations of GAO. Directs the work of the Chief Administrative Office which consists of Infrastructure Operations, Information Systems and Technology Services (dotted line to Chief Operating Officer), Learning Center, Professional Development Program (dotted line to Chief Operating Officer), CAO Immediate Office, Field Operations, Financial Management and Business Operations, and Human Capital Office; Labor Management Relations (dotted line to Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel); is held accountable for the success of the team/unit's line or staff functions; monitors and evaluates the progress of the organization toward meeting goals; makes adjustments in objectives, work plans, schedules, and commitment of resources; evaluates and provides input on the performance of employees; makes decisions on people-related matters such as selections, promotions, awards, and training; supports GAO's equal employment opportunity (EEO) goals, core values, and People Values by positive example and appropriate action. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the qualification requirements by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. If you are a federal employee, the level of experience we are looking for is typically gained in GS-14, GS-15, Senior Executive Service, Senior Level, or equivalent-level positions. Technical qualifications The technical qualifications describe the necessary professional and technical knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. The technical qualifications for this position are: Experience guiding technical and non-technical senior leaders on the implementation benefits and risks of adopting enterprise-wide information technology projects to enhance the services provided by a federal agency. Experience overseeing the selection, management, and evaluation of information technology investments to ensure those investments support a federal agency's future needs. Experience providing Members and committees of Congress with analysis, advice, and assistance on issues impacting an agency's budget request. Executive core qualifications (ECQs) The ECQs assess executive experience and potential. They measure whether you have the broad executive skills needed to succeed in a variety of Senior Executive Service positions. The ECQs for this position are: 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. Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organizations 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. 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. Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. 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. Desired qualifications The desired qualifications are qualifications that our ideal candidate will have. You can still be considered for this position if you do not have them. The desired qualifications for this position are: Experience interacting with and responding to congressional requests and inquiries about agency operations and collaborating across agency functions to develop comprehensive responses. Experience leading efforts to develop and execute negotiated agreements to ensure a positive and productive working relationship with union leadership. NOTE: 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.

Education

This position does not have education requirements.

Contacts

• Address Government Accountability Office Human Capital Office 441 G Street NW Washington, DC 20548 US
• Name: Justin Scott
• Email: [email protected]