Director of Program Analysis and Financial Management

Duties

U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) offers a unique opportunity for a current DoW Senior Executive to lead its Program Analysis and Financial Management directorate. This critical leadership position offers the opportunity to shape the future of global transportation and logistics in support of national security objectives.

As the Director, you will be responsible for:

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Direct the development and execution of USTRANSCOM's $13.5B+ annual Transportation Working Capital Fund (TWCF) and appropriated budgets, shaping strategic goals and ensuring funding for critical air, land, and sea transportation initiatives through the PPBE cycle. Serve as the primary advisor to the USTRANSCOM Commander on resource streamlining and efficiency improvements.
• DoW Budgetary Advocate: Champion USTRANSCOM's resource priorities within the Services' Program Objective Memorandum (POM) process. Develop the command POM and out-year financial documents as it relates to the TWCF and appropriated budgets, advocating for the command's position at DoW budget hearings and other high-level forums.
• Fiscal Governance & Compliance: Lead USTRANSCOM's fiscal Corporate Governance Process, establishing cost-benefit analysis priorities for future capital investments. Oversee the yearly Agency Financial Report and Financial Statement Audit, ensuring compliance with FMFIA, FFMIA, GAO standards, and OMB Circular A-123.
• Congressional Liaison & Strategic Communicator: Direct the development of the command's strategic position for congressional testimony. Prepare the USTRANSCOM Commander for high-level appearances/meetings and coordinate with congressional members and senior staff. Manage formal reclamas to OSW budget and program decisions.
• Team Building & Talent Development: Lead a diverse team of financial management professionals, fostering collaborative relationships and providing mentoring to sustain a highly productive workforce. Establish standards for professional and technical quality, ensuring career development opportunities for assigned personnel.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• Mobility is a condition of employment and appointment for SES members will be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligations Agreement.
• Selected candidate must file an Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
• Position has been designated Special-Sensitive and the selectee must have or be able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.
• The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use IAW Exec. Order 12564, dated 14 Sep 86. Position requires that the incumbent sign a Drug Testing letter and pass urinalysis testing prior to appointment.
• Position requires travel under conditions specified in the DoD Joint Travel Regulations. Incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high-level meetings.
• Position may require incumbent to be available for other than normal duty hours to include weekends to support exercises and crisis planning.
• Position may be subject to the post-government employment restrictions of Sections 207(a) and (f) of Title 18, United States Code.
• This position is designated as a Key Position IAW AFI 36-507. The incumbent may not have a military mobilization obligation.
• This is a FM Level 3 certified position IAW NDAA 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with requirements of this certification program.
• This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP) and Key Leadership Position (KLP). Unless specifically waived by the appropriate authority, the employee must comply with statutorily mandated requirements.

Qualifications

This is a DoD Reassignment Opportunity Announcement open only to current DoD Senior Executives.

Eligibility will be based upon a clear showing the applicant has training, education, and experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry-out the duties of the position. Candidates must exemplify the corporate perspective, leadership vision, broad experience and character needed in the SES corps not only to satisfy the immediate vacancy, but future vacancies which will occur in a variety of organizations, functions and locations. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

In addition, DoD requires an Enterprise Perspective. The individual must possess a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities. Executives must demonstrate an ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. This information should be embedded within the resume.

In accordance with new OPM requirements to streamline Senior Executive Service (SES) hiring, applicants are no longer required to submit lengthy narrative essays, including those for Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs), when applying. Instead, the initial application will be resume-only, capped at two pages. This change streamlines the application process and more closely aligns with private industry practices.

Education

A master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Operations Research or other related fields is highly desired.

Additional information

Tiering: The Department of the Air Force structures its SES positions into tiers to determine the pay range for each position. The categories are based on the position scope, breadth, functions, and placement within the structure of organizational levels across the Department.

Salary: $150,160.00 - $217,000.00 per annum. (Air Force Tier 2) SES members are eligible for bonuses and/or ranks and stipends in addition to annual salary. SES members are eligible for Performance-Based Salary increases and/or bonuses.

Area of Consideration: This is a DoD Reassignment Opportunity Announcement open only to current DoD Senior Executives.

Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES and DISES leaders and generally is a key to advancement. Therefore, mobility is a condition of employment and appointed SES and DISES members will be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.

Veterans' Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES.

Relocation Authorized: Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: May be offered.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 for additional information.

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