Deputy Assistant Secretary for Finance and Budget

About the role

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking highly qualified individuals who are willing to meet the challenges of public service and support our mission. Our compensation package is comparable to the private sector. And we also offer a broad array of program activities to develop your career, such as: networking and training opportunities.

At HUD, you'll have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to gain insight into federal housing policy and community development.

What you will do

• The Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Finance and Budget (FAB) reports directly to the General Deputy Assistant Secretary (GDAS) for Housing and is responsible for overseeing the activities of the Office of Housing - FHA Comptroller, the Office of Budget and Field Resources, and the Office of Asset Sales.
• The incumbent is the Assistant Secretary's principal budgetary advisor and represents the Assistant Secretary on all policy and financial matters in these areas.
• MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The DAS represents the Assistant Secretary for Housing - FHA Commissioner within and outside the department on all budgetary and financial matters.
• The DAS develops internal controls to mitigate waste, fraud, and abuse while ensuring the execution and integrity of all functions relating to budgetary and financial matters within the Office of Housing.
• The DAS maintains ongoing liaison with HUD's Office of the Chief Financial Officer, working to ensure that the Office of Housing conforms to statutory requirements, as well as Federal and/or departmental policies, relating to budget and financial matters.
• The DAS also maintains ongoing relationships with counterparts at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Congressional staff.
• Responsible for the preparation of FHA's annual report and the Office of the FHA Comptroller also maintains FHA's core financial system - the FHA Subsidiary Ledger - and ensures compliance with appropriate accounting and audit requirements in the preparation of the FHA annual financial statement Provides policy and operational direction and ensures the execution and integrity of all functions relating to FHA accounting, reporting, and the general ledger for FHA Single Family, Multifamily and Healthcare programs Oversees the Office of Housing's compliance with OMB Circulars A-123, A-127 and A-130; facilitates coordination between this Office and other Housing program/support offices; coordinates responses and monitors the status of deficiencies and corrective actions resulting from General Accountability Office, Office of Inspector General and similar reviews Works closely with the Office of Evaluation (Office of Risk Management) to ensure that the annual audit and actuarial studies are completed accurately and timely, keep the Assistant Secretary - FHA Commissioner apprised of issues during the audit, as necessary, and ensure that appropriate briefings materials reflect audit findings.
• Manages and coordinates the development and preparation of Housing's annual budget and legislative submissions to the Secretary, OMB and Congress; prepares and briefs the Assistant Secretary, Deputy Assistant Secretaries and other HUD leadership on all budgetary/financial matters relating to Housing programs, prepares documentation for OMB and Congressional hearings and inquiries, including responses to follow-up questions, and tracks and analyses the impact of appropriations and other legislation on Housing programs and policies Oversee the portfolio sales of FHA Single Family, Multifamily, and Healthcare mortgage notes Provides analysis and results of the sales to determine the financial impact on the FHA insurance funds to both the Office of Housing and OMB and advises on potential policy changes

Education

Candidates possessing a degree in accounting OR active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license OR active Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) certificate are preferred but not required.

How you will be evaluated

All applicants must submit a two-page resume (not to exceed two-pages) which reflects demonstrated experience for each ECQ and MTQ.

Failure to submit a two-page resume WILL DISQUALIFY YOU FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

As a result, you will be rated as "INCOMPLETE". Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (MTQ) listed above.

ECQs and MTQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Applicants will be evaluated on the quality and extent of their total accomplishments, experience, the ECQs, and the MTQs.

Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more structured interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration.

Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position.

The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

For more information regarding the SES, go to *** Veterans' preference: Is not applicable to positions in the Senior Executive Service. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position.

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Civic-Mindedness Fiscal Responsibility Managing Resources Leveraging Technology Technical Skill Problem Solving Agility and Resilience Accountability Developing Others Executive Judgement Operational Mindset Innovation Strategic Thinking Customer Service Influencing/Negotiating Conflict Management Team Building Interpersonal Skills Integrity/Honesty Continual Learning Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

Documents you must provide

• **************ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED IN PDF FORMAT******************* A complete application includes items described below.
• Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible).
• Please carefully review the following list to determine what documentation you need to submit.
• Some documents may not apply to all applicants.
• RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages (i.e., 1 page that is double-sided or 2 pages that are one-sided each) showing all relevant experience.
• Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the Senior Executive Service (SES) must include evidence of the ECQs and MTQs.
• Review resume guidance in OPM Guide to Senior Executive Service Qualifications and the Qualifications Review Board.
• VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USA Jobs when you apply to this vacancy.
• ADDITIONAL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documentation if applicable: COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS or LICENSES or CERTIFICATES CURRENT OR FORMER SES MEMBERS: Must provide your SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action), and an SF-50 showing current career SES status or career SES reinstatement eligibility.
• SES CANDIDATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (SESCDP) GRADUATES: Verification of successful completion of an OPM-approved SESCDP and OPM SES QRB certification.
• CURRENT FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEE: Must provide a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting you are a current Federal Civil Service employee.
• CURRENT OR FORMER POLITICAL APPOINTEES: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees.
• If you are currently, or have been within the last five (5) years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch (including noncareer SES and Limited Term SES and Limited Emergency SES) OR an assistant position to a political appointee OR an individual serving in a political capacity under agency-specific authority occupying a position excepted from the competitive service by the President/OPM because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties; you must disclose this information on your resume and to the Human Resources Office.
• Veterans' preference: Is not applicable to positions in the Senior Executive Service.
• REMINDER: Before uploading your required documents, please ensure they are in PDF format and DO NOT EXCEED the noted page limits.
• Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application.
• To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section.
• The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

What to expect next

To verify the status of your application, sign in to your USAJOBS account (***), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: ***

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

To check the status of your application for this position, login to your USAJOBS account, select the "Applications" tab section, and click on the applied vacancies. Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement.

Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

Additional information

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development strives to ensure that the public perceives HUD as a fair and equitable agency that administers its programs in an objective and impartial manner.

As such, HUD is committed to its government ethics program which advises employees on applicable ethics laws and regulations designed to protect the agency against real and apparent conflicts of interest.As a federal employee, you will be subject to the Standards of Ethical Conduct, and the U.S. criminal conflict of interest statutes.

As a HUD employee, you will also be subject to the HUD Supplemental Ethics Regulations which includes restrictions on working in a real estate related business, and having Section 8 tenants, along with other prohibited interests and outside activities and employment.

To review applicable ethics rules, including HUD specific rules, please visit *** Depending on your position, you may also be required to file a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278e) within 30 days of your appointment.

Upon your new appointment, you will receive guidance regarding your ethics obligations. You will also be required to attend a mandatory ethics training within 3 months of your appointment.

If you have any questions or concerns about the ethics requirements, please contact the Ethics and Appeals Division at email address: *** Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision.

You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (***)