Site Director- Columbus

Duties
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• Provides strategic direction, leadership and oversight for DFAS Columbus and DFAS Limestone site operations consistent with Agency and DOW mission, vision, values and goals.
• Supports a large customer base and serves as the senior DoW executive for the contract pay center of excellence.
• Leads, develops and implements agency strategy regarding legislative changes, technological modernization, and changes in governmental policies and procedures involving important Accounting and Finance and resource management issues.
• Reviews and approves budget estimates and financial plans; presents and defends the sites' budgetary requirements, ensuring that programs and policies are implemented in accordance with Agency and DoD objectives and strategic financial goals.
• Collaborates with all levels of DoW, military components, other Federal agencies (e.g., OMB, Government Accountability Office (GAO), General Services Agency (GSA) in execution of agency mission and in support of operational infrastructure.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Obtain/Maintain Financial Management Certificate
• Compliance with the provision of the Ethics in Government Act, Public Law 95-521, as amended, submission of a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE 278, upon assuming the position, annuallly, and upon termnnation of employement is required.
• New employees to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov.

Qualifications

This position is in the Senior Executive Service (SES), a small elite group of top government leaders. SES members possess a diverse portfolio of experiences including strong skills to lead across organizations.

This position has a positive education requirement. To qualify you must meet one of the basic requirements described below:

1.Completion of all requirements for a bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. OR

2. A combination of education and experience- at least 4 years of experience in accounting or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education and training that provided professional accounting knowledge AND 24 semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of Business Law; OR a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination.

YOU MUST SUBMIT PROOF OF EDUCATION AND/OR CERTIFICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. Click here for more information regarding acceptable documentation: Transcripts and Certifications

In addition to meeting the basic requirement, in order to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your application package that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) related to this position within your resume. Your resume MAY NOT EXCEED two pages. Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. ECQs and TQs must be addressed within your resume. Separate narrative statements addressing ECQs and TQs will not be considered. Please see the "Required Documents" section for additional information.

Your resume should include examples of experience, education and accomplishments applicable to the qualifications. If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):

• COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW AND PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
• DRIVING EFFICIENCY: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• MERIT AND COMPETENCE: Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
• LEADING PEOPLE: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group towards meeting the organization's vision, mission and goals, and to drive a high performance, high- accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
• ACHIEVING RESULTS: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQ's):

In-depth knowledge of financial management principles, best practices and standards related to accounting, finance, budgeting, resource management or a related business function.

Demonstrated leadership experience in sponsoring technical innovations and process improvements in accounting, finance, budgeting, resource management or a related business function.

DoD Joint Enterprise-wide Experience: 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 should demonstrate 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.

In accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 1300.26 "Operation of the DoD Financial Management Certification Program," this position requires you to obtain an Level 3 Certification under the DoD Financial Management Program as a condition of employment. If you are selected, you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position. Failure to become certified within the required timeframe may be grounds for removal. from the position and/or Federal service. Once certified, the incumbent must obtain the required Continuing Education and Training (CET) units as outlined in DoDI 1300.26. Information about the DoD FM Certification Program is available at www.dfas.mil/careers/fmcertification.html.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for this position.

Additional information

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Current and Former Career SES members, and graduates of SES CDP programs with OPM Certified ECQ's need to only address the technical qualifications (and need not respond to the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs)). Graduates of an approved SES Candidate Development Program must include a copy of their OPM certification of eligibility.
• Telework availability is limited and will only be provided on a rare case-by-case basis during situations where Agency Leadership has determined that telework serves a compelling DoD need.
• The incumbent must be eligible to obtain and maintain, at minimum, a Top Secret security clearance.
• The incumbent is required to comply with the provision of the Ethics in Government Act, Public Law 95-521, as amended, which requires the submission of a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE 278, upon assuming the position, annually, and upon termination of employment.
• All newly appointed career SES leaders must sign the Reassignment Rights Obligations Agreement as a condition of appointment into the SES.
• Executive Core Qualifications of the selectee are subject to approval from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) unless selectee is currently servicing under a SES appointment, is an OPM CDP Graduate, or has SES Reinstatement eligibility.
• Tiering: The Office of the Secretary of War 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 with the organizational structure of the Department. This is a Tier 2 position.
• Occasional Travel Required.
• Permanent Change of Station Costs (PCS) may be paid.
• For positions where relocation is paid (see Location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements .
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for a selected candidate who meets the criteria specified in 5 CFR Part 575.
• As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a one year probationary period unless you have previously completed a probationary period in the SES.
• Veterans' preference does not apply to positions in the Senior Executive Service. If you have questions about the applicability of veterans' preference for a particular vacancy, please contact the agency posting the announcement.
• Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions, criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer. Please see Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (dfas.mil) for more information on The Fair Chance to Compete Act, exceptions, and DFAS contact information.

All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.