Senior Advisor, Program and Budget Data Management and Analytics
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Summary The Senior Advisor, Program and Budget Data Management and Analytics serves as the lead for program, budget and execution analysis and analytical efforts, supporting business transformation, to include facilitation of budgetary innovation, standardization, and simplification. The incumbent implements change in concert with requirements and input received from clients and mission partners, to include management teams, and the Military Department and Defense Agency budget and execution offices. Responsibilities Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Working in partnership with the Program and Budget Directorate, the incumbent leads Enterprise Financial Transformation's strategic development of data tools and displays to enable the improvement of actionable, fiscally responsible advice to DoD officials on the justification of budget estimates to the Congress and the efficient execution of resources across the corporate Defense. These displays will inform senior DoD officials through joint forums, such as the Defense Management Action Group. Demonstrates the ability to analyze and understand complex budget and financial management issues and manage complex financial system reporting requirements to ensure the budgetary and financial systems' reporting supports the Department's mission, program, and national security objectives. Coordinates Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) efforts with the Program and Budget Directorate and the financial offices of the Military Departments and Defense Agencies to ensure that analytical initiatives utilize consistent program and budget data sources, methodologies, and definitions, resulting in outputs that are interoperable, innovative, and auditable. Steers the development of execution displays and metric assessments in support of the DoD Strategic Management Plan objective to optimize budget to execution by reducing outdated regulations and policies, ensuring program and budget data integrity, increasing automation, and streamlining system capabilities. Orchestrates efforts to foster a Financial Management community of practice for budget and execution data analytics through the cultivation of forums, tools, and experiences that promote information sharing, networking, mentoring, and collaboration across the workforce. Utilizes extensive knowledge of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution process and expert knowledge of the laws, policies, and practices for multiple appropriation types to optimize the use of near-real time execution data in support of end-to-end funds visibility using enterprise information technology solutions. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position. You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position. Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required. In order to qualify for this position, you must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI). Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on 02/18/2025. The individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration). Financial Management Level 3 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program. Qualifications To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Mandatory Technical Qualifications, and other qualifications, if applicable, listed below. 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. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. You must address each technical qualification separately. You are required to respond to all of the technical qualifications. If you fail to do so, you will be rated as ineligible. Please limit your written statements to no more than two pages per technical qualification and must include your name. 1. Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of current laws and pending legislation that impact the Federal budget and execution process. 2. Demonstrated experience in using data technology to increase organizational efficiency and performance, understand business performance, and support decision-making. 3. Demonstrated knowledge of financial management and accounting systems and government accounting requirements. 4. Demonstrated ability to partner with internal and external stakeholders to support strategic financial management and national security objectives. Time in grade is not required for Senior Level (SL) position. All qualifications and education (if applicable) must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Education Additional Information Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on 2/18/2025. If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application. Please view the following link for information on how to obtain an alternative application https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?%20title=Alternate\_Application\_Information ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active-duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active-duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active-duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active-duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. 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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