Federal Energy Regulatory Commission · 4 hours ago
Chief Financial Officer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$152K/yr - $221K/yrThe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is a highly ranked mid-size agency seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Office of the Executive Director. The CFO will lead financial operations, manage audits, and oversee the Commission’s budget while ensuring compliance with financial regulations and maintaining financial integrity.
Energy
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Formulates and executes the FERC budget
Directs and maintains accounting systems and reporting operations in compliance with Treasury, OMB, and GAO standards
Ensures compliance with the CFO Act by developing and implementing policies and procedures for effective financial management
Manages financial statements and reports in accordance with OMB guidance and ensure favorable audit outcomes
Directs procurement, contracting, and purchasing programs and activities
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. Citizen or National
A one-year probationary period may be required
A background investigation is required
This is not a bargaining unit position (AFGE Local 421)
Generally, male applicants must be registered with the Selective Service
Relocation expenses will not be paid
If hired, you may be required to divest certain energy-related securities
Maximum of 2 page resume
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
Subject to a 1-year SES/supervisory probationary period (unless already completed)
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency
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
May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on
You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES
Failure to submit all required documentation by the closing date of this vacancy announcement, including adhering to the maximum two-page resume requirement, will result in removal from consideration
Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s)
If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position
Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications
Demonstrated accomplishments in federal acquisition and procurement including both policy development and operation of a contracting office
Knowledge of the CFO Act of 1990 and demonstrated experience interpreting and analyzing OMB and Treasury regulations, policies and statutory requirements governing the use of Federal funds, and reporting requirements
In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs
If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position
If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES
There is no education requirement for this position; therefore, transcripts are not required
If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent
An official transcript will be required if you are selected
A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university
If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency
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
FERC also participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify)
Attend a mandatory ethics training
We are governed by the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) Standards of Conduct, the criminal conflict of interest statutes, and FERC's supplemental ethics regulation, which specifically prohibits FERC employees from holding certain energy-related securities
To comply with these regulations and statutes, divestiture of at least some energy securities is likely to be required after you begin employment
If selected, you may also be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of appointment
Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders
Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement
The Commission structures its SES positions into categories (i.e. 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 Agency
Company
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
FERC, is an independent agency that regulates the interstate transmission of natural gas, oil, and electricity.
Founded in 1995
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
W. Doug Foster, Jr.
Chief Financial Officer
David Hunger
Deputy Director, Division of Energy Market Assessments, FERC Office of Energy Policy and Innovation
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