Financial Manager (Deputy Assistant Director)

About the role

PSA is seeking a highly skilled professional to serve as the Deputy Assistant Director for the Office of Finance and Administration. This role requires extensive expertise in federal budgeting, funds execution, and procurement processes, along with the ability to assess and clearly communicate the budgetary impact of agency programs.

Candidates with a proven history of leading and developing teams responsible for budget formulation and financial management are strongly encouraged to apply.

What you will do

• As a Financial Manager (Deputy Assistant Director), you will: 1.
• Direct the development and implementation of PSA financial, accounting, and contracting programs and systems and associated policies and procedures.
• Direct office planning and evaluation functions to ensure support of PSA goals and objectives and compliance with pertinent law and regulation.
• Manage and ensure coordination among all functions to deliver integrated services that comply with relevant law and regulation.
• Serve as principal management advisor to PSA senior leadership and staff on financial management, including budget, accounting, and audit; contracting, and administrative services.
• Work with CSOSA in developing financial plans and systems and in overseeing audits and reviews.
• Manage all phases of the PSA budget process, including formulation, justification, execution, and defense.
• Direct the analysis of program proposals, legislation affecting PSA and other internal and external initiatives impacting PSA operations.
• Provide financial analyses, cost estimates, and other data and recommends alternatives for current and future funding.
• Direct the development and justification of the annual budget request and related actions, including documentation, data, and testimony.
• Develop and implement PSA accounting and financial reporting systems and operations and associated policies and procedures.
• Direct the accounting operations to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel, and application of the US Standard General Ledger (USSGL) for data analyses, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Responsible for the Agency's financial statements and related disclosures and reports required for performance accountability, ensure that statements are timely, accurately reflect the financial condition of the Agency and comply with relevant policy, regulations, and Federal accounting standards.
• Direct financial audit program and internal review planning, execution, and response.
• Responsible for financial internal controls and reviews required by the Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, OMB Circular A-123, and GAO internal control standards, and for reporting information on material or other management control weaknesses identified during reviews.
• Ensure development and implementation of policies and internal procedures to integrate audit and internal control requirements with all relevant budget and financial management processes and functions.
• Develop and oversee corrective action for thorough and prompt response to audit findings and manage the implementation of improvements, changes or other action required to resolve identified issues, weaknesses, or problems.
• Represent PSA with CSOSA and independent auditors as required during audits and reviews.
• Oversee PSA procurement and acquisition systems, formulating policies and procedures and internal guidelines to acquire products and services in a timely and responsive manner in ways that comply with applicable law, regulation, and policy.
• Direct the processing of purchasing and contractual actions, including development of initial acquisition strategy and requirements definition; advertisement or solicitation of bids; negotiation and cost and price analysis; and contract administration, termination, and closeout.
• Manage administrative functions for PSA, including space and facilities, physical security, mail and messenger, equipment and property inventory and control.
• Assess requirements based on current and projected program operations; develop policies and procedures for each area, ensuring compliance with relevant law and regulation; and lead the development of systems to deliver these services.
• Direct the preparation and submission of reports and other correspondence associated with these functions.
• Represent PSA with other governmental agencies, including, but not limited to, Department of the Treasury, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the General Services Administration (GSA) and General Accounting Office (GAO), and other external public and private organizations involved in the Office's functions.
• Identify and establish contacts, explaining PSA programs and fostering an open exchange of information.
• Manage the Office of Finance and Administration.
• Supervising staff, administering leave policies; counseling employees and determining training and developmental goals and requirements; establishing priorities, assigning work, and evaluating collective and individual performance; and implementing programs in awards and recognition.
• Manage contract staff assigned to the Office, assuring that contract specifications are met and that contractor services are effectively integrated with in-house work.
• Define requirements for and direct the appropriate utilization of information technology in office products, processes, and services.

Requirements

• Not Covered, AFGE Local 1456 This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies This is not a law enforcement position Conditions of Employment 1.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period, if not already completed.
• All applicants are subject to a comprehensive criminal background investigation and required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• Status applicants for promotion must have 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade.
• Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the close of this announcement.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.

Education

There is no education substitution for specialized experience at the GS-15 grade level.

How you will be evaluated

Your rating will be based on your responses to the job specific information provided in your resume. Your resume must clearly show how you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below.

Failure to demonstrate how you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities will result in a rating of "Qualified" by the rating panel.

1. Thorough knowledge of the full range of laws, regulation, concepts and processes for federal budgeting, executing funds, and procurement and contracting.

This includes analyzing, projecting, and presenting the budgetary impact of existing programs and new initiatives during all phases of the budget cycle, and execution of procurement and contracting functions for an independent Federal agency or comparable organization. 2.

Ability to lead and motivate staff performing budget formulation and financial management functions, ensuring effective communication, staff development, performance management and accountability. 3.

Ability to oversee financial audits and internal control reviews required by Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act, A-123- Management's Responsibilities for Internal Control, GAO internal control standards or other legal requirements and develop and implement corrective action to address issues and weaknesses.

Once the application process is completed, your application will be reviewed to ensure you meet the job requirements. You will be evaluated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training, job- related awards and supervisory appraisal of performance. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, your resume will be forwarded to a panel for rating.

Category Rating will be used to evaluate applicants using the following categories to further determine which applicants will be referred to the selecting official for final consideration. Best Qualified: Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a superior level on all evaluation criteria.

Well Qualified: Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a satisfactory level on evaluation criteria. Qualified: Applicants possessing the specialized experience described above.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Your Resume listing hours worked per week, salary, dates of employment and duties performed.
• Only resumes up to a total of 2 pages will be accepted.
• Applicants with resumes exceeding 2 pages will be removed from consideration.
• Resumes must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement.
• Other supporting documents: Most recent SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held (if applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service).
• If you previously held a law enforcement position and were covered under retirement plan M, MF, or MR, please attach your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.
• You can confirm your retirement coverage by checking Box 30 (Retirement Plan) on your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.
• (Award Notification of Personnel Actions are not acceptable).
• DD-214 (member 4 copy) showing honorable discharge, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities.
• Non-competitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable.
• Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation, must include the following: SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action, position, grade level, and duty location; Most recent performance appraisal; and Certification of Expected Separation or Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice or Notice of Proposed Removal may also be submitted ICTAP Applicants: To be considered under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), applicants must submit all required documentation at the time of application and must be determined to be well-qualified for the position.
• Required documentation includes: Proof of ICTAP eligibility (displacement) which must include one of the following: an SF-50 documenting a Reduction in Force (RIF) action, certification of expected separation, Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function outside the local commuting area; and An SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) documenting your current or most recent position, grade level and duty location; and Your most recent performance appraisal, reflecting a rating of at least Fully Successful (or equivalent).
• Only applicants who meet both ICTAP eligibility requirements and the well-qualified standard will be considered for selection priority.
• Failure to submit all required documents may result in a determination that you are not eligible for ICTAP consideration.
• Only send documentation as requested/required by this announcement and that directly supports your qualifications for this position.

What to expect next

Once the on-line application and supporting documents are received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.

Additional information

1. If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant as defined by 5 CFR § 330.702, you may apply for special selection over other applicants for this position.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Click The Employee's Guide to Career Transition for more information on ICTAP eligibility. 2.

If you are a current career or career-conditional Federal employee or former Federal employee who has reinstatement eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" and/or a copy of the SF-50 that reflects career or career-conditional tenure, or you will not be considered under the merit promotion process.

Also, you should submit your most recent performance appraisal. 3. Veterans' Employment Opportunities Act of 1998: Veterans who are preference eligible or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous active duty service may apply.

If you are applying under this provision, please submit a copy of your DD-214 (unedited long version). 4.

You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible for special appointment such as those authorized for the severely disabled; certain Vietnam era and disabled veterans; returned volunteers from the Peace Corps or AmeriCorps Vista , etc. Please indicate the type of special appointment you are seeking, if any, on your application and follow all other instructions for applying shown in this announcement.

5. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions.

It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site at OPM Qualification Standards. 6. In accordance with Executive Order 14170 and the Merit Hiring Plan guidance issued by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, applicants for this position are invited to respond to four essay questions.

These questions are designed to provide you with an opportunity to share your commitment to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution, as well as your dedication to public service. While your responses are not required and will not be scored, we encourage you to thoughtfully address each question. Please provide a response of 200 words or less to each question.

You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) such as a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT or Copilot. Click here to review the questions***