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Assistant Director - Office of Finance and Procurement

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Washington, DCFull-time$190–262K/yrPosted today

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At a glance

Compensation
$190–262K/yr
Location
Washington, DC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Public Trust clearance, required

Job overview

The Assistant Director serves as the CFPB’s Chief Financial Officer and principal advisor to the Deputy Director on financial and procurement matters. The role directs financial management, budgeting, procurement, enterprise risk management, and strategic planning, while working with agency leaders and oversight bodies to strengthen financial controls, address audit findings, and support the Bureau’s strategic and performance plans.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Financial Management, requiredFinance and Accounting, requiredBudget Formulation, requiredBudget Execution, requiredInternal Controls, requiredRisk Mitigation, requiredFinancial Systems, requiredFederal Procurement, requiredStrategic Planning, requiredPerformance Metrics, requiredEnterprise Risk Management, requiredTravel and Relocation, requiredTeam Leadership, requiredStakeholder Collaboration, requiredPerformance Evaluation, requiredFinancial Controls Improvement, requiredPolicy Enforcement, requiredEnterprise Risk Reporting, requiredAudit Response, required

Qualifications

U.S. Citizen or National, requiredPublic Trust Background Investigation, requiredPublic Financial Disclosure Report, requiredSpecialized Financial Management Experience, requiredStrategic Planning Experience, requiredOversight Body Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance

Full job description

Summary

This position is located at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Finance and Procurement. As the Assistant Director, the incumbent provides overall direction and strategic planning for financial management, budget formulation and execution; administrative oversight and accountability for the Bureaus acquisitions, procurement and contracting responsibilities; and directly influences the vision, strategic direction, financial integrity, and strategic sourcing for the agency.

Duties

The incumbent serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and principal advisor to the Deputy Director on financial and procurement matters. As an Assistant Director - Office of Finance and Procurement, you will: Provide policy and strategic advice to the Director, Deputy Director, Associate Directors, and other agency executives on all agency-wide financial management objectives and matters. Serve as advisor on all aspects of the contracting/procurement program, and provide leadership and direction on oversight initiatives to ensure the Bureau's acquisition, procurement, and contracting responsibilities. Oversee CFPB finance and accounting; planning and budgeting; travel and relocation; elimination of fraud, waste and abuse of Federal funds; management of the Civil Penalty Fund; and contract acquisition and contract management. Direct the Bureau's Enterprise Risk Management program and implement a program appropriate for the size and complexity of the agency consistent with OMB Circular A-123. Coordinate and collaborate with Bureau senior leaders in the development and implementation of the Bureau's multi-year strategic plan and annual performance plan consistent with OMB Circular A-11 and A-136. Work with senior leaders and oversight bodies (e.g., Office of Management and Budget, Government Accountability Office, Inspector Generals, etc.) to enhance the Bureau's financial controls; enforce policies and procedures; implement proactive enterprise risk reporting; and/or respond to audit findings. Requirements

This opportunity is also open to the public under announcement 26-CFPB-13101171-P . Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. Key Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National A one year probationary period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period. A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. File a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278e) within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with The CFPB. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow The CFPB to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. As a basic requirement for entry into this CN-81 position, applicants must provide evidence of the specialized experience listed below: Demonstrated experience leading and directing the strategic planning, implementation, integration, and evaluation of financial management functions of a complex organization including: finance and accounting; budget formulation and execution; internal controls and risk mitigation compliance; financial systems; and federal procurement planning and execution; AND Demonstrated experience leading strategic planning and the development of accountable performance metrics; implementation of an enterprise risk management program appropriate for the size and mission of an organization; and directing a federal travel and relocation program; AND Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplined teams and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. executive leadership, supervisors, subject matter experts, etc.) to continuously evaluate, align, measure, and report on the performance of an organization's budget, finances, risk mitigation, procurement, travel, and strategic planning; AND Experience working directly with oversight bodies (e.g. Office of Management and Budget, Government Accountability Office, Inspector Generals) to: continuously enhance and improve an organization's financial controls; enforce policies and procedures; implement proactive enterprise risk reporting; and respond to audit findings through planned corrective action plans. Part-time experience will be credited pro-rata based on a 40-hour work week, while work of 32 hours or more will be rounded up to full-time experience. If you have multiple positions that have overlapping start and/or end dates, only 40 hours of experience will be credited for a given work week. Refer to Resume Tips for more information on how to submit a comprehensive résumé. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your application includes your résumé, narrative responses to the online questions, required supporting documents and Executive Competency narrative. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a "not qualified" determination. Rating: You MUST submit a separate, concise Executive Competencies Narrative (no more than 5 total pages), that addresses your experience applying the four Executive Competencies above to manage and achieve the goals of your organization(s) at the time of application. Your Executive Competencies narrative should include where and when the qualifications were obtained, and the organizational setting in which the experience was acquired (e.g. organization size, level, and assigned fiscal resources). A panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will assess each applicant's Executive Competencies narrative to determine best qualified applicants for the position. If you meet the specialized experience requirements, your narrative response will be evaluated and scored against the following Executive competencies: Driving Efficiency (Managing Resources) - Prepares plans for resources that are aligned with strategies and available resources and protects resources to ensure the prevention of fraud, waste, or abuse. Merit and Competence (Decision Making and Problem Solving) - Makes and communicates decisions in alignment with established practices and protocols while managing risks and synthesizing information to identify timely, sound, data-driven ideas or solutions; recognizes when to take action and when to gather additional data and makes logical decisions when dealing with pressure situations or unexpected problems. Leading People (Accountability) - Demonstrates through words and actions integrity, trust, and a commitment to serve the public; understands CFPB's mission, why the agency exists, and how own and others' roles contribute to success; honors commitments; takes responsibility for own actions and the work of the team; models ownership of problem solving. Achieving Results (Managing Quality Results) - Provides work that is responsive to stakeholder or mission requirements and collects and acts on feedback/data to improve quality, efficiency, or responsiveness. Anticipates stakeholder needs and proactively addresses them to resolve concerns and balances stakeholder requests against capacity. Referral: Applicants will be rated against the Executive Competencies. If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in one or more selection interviews. Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Your Federal benefits include the following:- Challenging and rewarding work benefiting American consumers - Opportunities for development and advancement- Comprehensive Federal health, retirement, life (FEGLI), vision and dental (Benefeds) benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Other Information

OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau This is a non-bargaining unit position. We offer opportunities for telework. We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. Bureau employees are subject to government-wide ethical standards of conduct, financial disclosure requirements, and post-employment prohibitions, which applicants may review at www.oge.gov. In addition, employees must comply with the Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (5 CFR 9401), which, among other things, prohibit an employee or the employee's spouse or minor child from owning or controlling a debt or equity interest in an entity supervised by the Bureau. Regulations also impose restrictions on the outside activities of certain Bureau employees, including examiners and attorneys. Applicants may review the Bureau ethics regulations and a summary of the regulations at www.consumerfinance.gov. Questions regarding these requirements and prohibitions should be directed to the Bureau Ethics Office at [email protected]. FPB uses an experience-based process to set pay for employees. Experience is evaluated and credited using the employee's résumé. To ensure that all of your prior work experience (e.g., internships, volunteer work, details, part-time, self-employment, secondary jobs, etc.) is considered and accounted for, please ensure that your résumé covers the following: your entire work history with specific start and end dates (MM-DD-YYYY) provided for each listed position hours worked per week for each position degrees and the dates conferred (MM-YYYY) See information on our base pay ranges and salary structure. CURRENT OR FORMER POLITICAL SCHEDULE A, SCHEDULE C, NON-CAREER SES OR PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTEE EMPLOYEES: Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and Beginning and ending dates of appointment.

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