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COMPTROLLER/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$184K/yr - $208K/yr

The Missile Defense Agency is seeking a Comptroller and Chief Financial Officer who will influence the direction of innovation and transformation within the federal government. The role involves providing executive leadership for the Agency's substantial budget and overseeing various financial management aspects.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The incumbent serves as the Comptroller and Chief Financial Officer(C/CFO) reporting directly to the Director, MDA and to the Director for Strategy, Plans and Resources (DZ). The C/CFO also serves as the Deputy Director for Strategy, Plans and Resources. The incumbent influences senior leaders in the Agency, Department, other Federal Agencies, industry, academia, Congress and foreign governments by maintaining strategic relationships, gaining trust, obtaining "power of the pen" authority, identifying and preemptively resolving critical issues on behalf of MDA and the Department. The incumbent is directly responsible for providing executive leadership and policy advice for the Agency's $11 billion annual budget, and oversees all program, budget, accounting and fiscal integration to include management accountability and financial controls. The incumbent also substantially influences an additional $5 billion specifically for Missile Defense Systems (MDS) and Science and Technology. The incumbent is responsible for recruiting, training, career development and retention of approximately 600 financial management specialists and contractors in four major locations

As Deputy, the incumbent also advises the Director on Planning, Programming, Budget, Budget and Execution (PPBE) efforts to acquire MDS and supports the development of capability-based acquisition and development goals and strategies

Serves as the Deputy DZ, an advisor to the DZ on all matters related to strategic resource planning for the entire spectrum of the MDA operational mission and financial requirements. Earned Value Management, cost estimating, manpower/allocations, human resources matters, and Legislative liaison

Provides the Director, MDA and the DZ recommendations regarding acquisition challenges that could negatively affect the Agency's capability to meet mission requirements

Serves as the C/CFO, the incumbent is delegated full authority and responsibility for developing, coordination, integrating and executing financial management policies, programs and processes for the effective utilization of $11 billion annually in support of MDA mission requirements

Serves as the Agency's key spokesperson regarding financial management matters with the Department, the Services, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), General Accounting Office (GAO), other Executive agencies, and Congress. The C/CFO ensures MDA is compliant with the Chief Financial Officer Act of 1990 and all legislation pertaining to financial reporting. The incumbent is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic financial goals

Directs the agency's day-to-day financial management program to include budget formulation, presentation, justification, and execution; financial management policy development; publishing financial statements; funds control; establishment of the Financial Accounting Standards Advisory Board; oversight of financial management accounting systems; oversight of financial metrics; implementation of the Federal Financial Managers Integrity Act; and analysis of financial management and program management data

The C/CFO is delegated full authority and responsibility for the development, direction, and administration of the Agency's Financial Management programs and represents the DZ at organizational reviews to provide the Director, MDA updates on the status of the key issues regarding budget, planning, execution, and allocations

Provides oversight of MDA budget formulation, presentation, and justification requirements. Participates in the Agency's corporate decision-making process, identifies issues for consideration and provides authoritative recommendations to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), OMB, GAO, and Congress to come to resolution

Serves as the Agency's Chief Executive for Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR). Oversees development of MDA budget estimates to include Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E), Procurement, Operations and Maintenance (O&M), Military Construction (MILCON), the Defense Acquisition Workforce Development Fund and Rapid Research funds. Prepares the Director, MDA in the defense of the Agency's budget to Congress, OMB, USD(R&E), and the Services. Serves as the primary interfaces with the DoD Comptroller

Qualification

Financial managementAcquisition managementBudget formulationStrategic planningLeadershipCommunicationTeam managementNegotiationProblem-solving

Required

Must be a U.S. citizen

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service

Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)

Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation

Must be able to obtain/maintain Special Sensitive/Top Secret SCI clearance

Designated and/or random drug testing is required

Mobility Agreement: All newly appointed Career SES leaders must sign the Reassignment Rights obligations Agreement as a condition of appointment into the SES

Probationary Period: You will serve a one-year Senior Executive Service (SES) probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES

Financial Disclosure: Senior Executives are required to comply with the provisions of the Ethics in Government Act, PL 95-521, which requires the submission of a financial disclosure statement (OGE-278), upon assuming an SES position

Senior Executives are required to complete a 'Declaration of Federal Employment,' (OF 306), prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background check

Demonstrated experience managing, organizing and leading a high performing workforce across geographically dispersed locations involving multiple business disciplines to include financial management or acquisition programs

Expert in financial and acquisition management. Must possess extensive knowledge in planning, negotiation, execution, and administration of financial management and acquisition programs for a variety of complex and technical requirements in support of Ballistic Missile Defense Systems or an equivalent large-scale missile defense system

Extensive experience in program formulation, defense and execution to include all phases of the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution cycle

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

Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades

Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality

Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture

Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors