Budget Planning and Operations Director

Summary

This position is located at Treasury Office of the Inspector General, Budget and Procurement Division. As a Budget Planning and Operations Director, you will be responsible for the entire OIG budget and procurement program, focusing principally on budget formulation, presentation, and execution, and long-range planning and forecasting .

Duties

As a Budget Planning and Operations Director, you will: Serves as the senior technical authority on matters of budgetary policy, law, and regulation for the OIG. Exercises responsibility for assuring compliance with all governing laws and regulations (such as the Anti-Deficiency Act). Develops and recommends internal budget policies to the Assistant Inspector General for Management.(AIGM) Identifies, develops, and recommends new funding and budgeting concepts and methodologies for new or changed OIG priorities and programs as directed through legislation, new regulations, or by Inspector General (IG) direction. Exercises overall responsibility for formulation and execution of the OIG budget. Analyzes the budgetary implications of new or revised OIG substantive programs, proposed and/or enacted legislation and regulations, and changes in the Department's, OMBs, or Congressional policies, philosophies, or procedures. Exercises responsibility for contracting, procurement, and purchasing throughout the OIG. Provides technical and administrative supervision over subordinate staff. Assigns work, sets priorities, and establishes time frames for completion of work. Develops performance standards and evaluates the work performance for subordinates. Provides advice and instructions to employees on work and administrative matters. Requirements

All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding. A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required. Must successfully complete a background investigation. 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 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. Undergo an income tax verification Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National Qualifications

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. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized experience for the GS-15 is defined as one year of experience at the GS-14 level, or equivalent, that is directly related to the position and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience includes: -Leading and managing the formulation and justification of an agency annual budget to present to senior officials. Examples could include: developing funding strategies, budget estimates, or making recommendations for senior executives and other key stakeholders; AND -Serving as technical authority on budget and fiscal management matters; Examples could include: monitoring the execution of funds, analyzing financial and programmatic issues, interpreting Federal budget policies and requirements, or recommending solutions to ensure effective use of resources; AND -Providing authoritative advice and strategic recommendations to senior managers and officials; Examples could include: staffing, operating requirements, resource allocations, financial forecasts, or competing program priorities to support executive-level decision-making. In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-15, you must have been at the GS-14 level for 52 weeks.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., résumé, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. A Subject Matter Expert (SME) may be used in the process of rating and ranking applicants. The Federal Supervisor Assessment questions target seven critical supervisory competencies: accountability, customer service, decisiveness, flexibility, interpersonal skills, problem solving, and resilience. The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Your application will be rated and ranked among others, based on the extent and quality of your experience, education, training, performance appraisals and awards relevant to the duties of this position. We may lower your rating if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application. If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must score a 85 or better to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority. When the Department of the Treasury's Office of Inspector General (OIG) completes its hiring, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with additional Treasury bureaus. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with additional Treasury bureaus. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements. To preview the application questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13081103 Other Information

We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This is a Non-Bargaining unit position. Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes: Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards. Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year. Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire. A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums. A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions. Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: USAJOBS Help Center - Benefits Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)