Job Description
Summary
The Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller/Chief Financial Officer (USD(C)/FCO) is responsible for carrying out the functions assigned by Section 135 of Title 10, United States Code. The purpose of this position is to serve as the Director for the Defense Management Service (DMS) to support Deputy Secretary of Defense (DSD) directives. The Defense Management Service will serve as an internal general management consulting capability,
focusing on DSD priorities across the DoD Enterprise.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
U.S. Citizenship is required
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
Total salary varies depending on location of position
May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
Must be determined suitable for federal employment
Required to participate in the direct deposit program
This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
This position requires you to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET (SCI) security clearance.
This position requires a Level 3 Certification under the DoD Financial Management (FM) Certification Program as a condition of employment.
This position requires an Employment and Financial Interest statement as a condition of employment.
This position may require up to 25 % occasional travel away from your normal duty station for official business on military or commercial aircraft.
The incumbent will be required to sign a Classified Information Non-Disclosure Agreement, Standard Form 312.
Student Loan Incentive may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Relocation incentive may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements
Recruitment Incentive may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements
Qualifications
For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration.
Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov//faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/
You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-14) requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled. Candidates for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume that they possess specialized experience in: 1) Conducting analytical studies involving program alternatives to identify and resolve issues; 2) Review and adjust long-range budgetary and program requirements to ensure conformance; 3) Analyzing assigned programs and recommended funding and/or policy adjustments; 4) Evaluate work performance, prepare performance standards, evaluations, and improvement plans; and 5) Determine contractor work performance and payment authorization.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.
Education
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
Additional information
Other priority consideration programs will continue under their current operating procedures.
A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Washington Headquarters Services uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify
If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application. Please view the following link for information on how to obtain an alternative application https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?%20title=Alternate_Application_Information
Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements:
https://www.usajobs.gov//working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/individuals-with-disabilities/
https://www.usajobs.gov//working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/
https://www.usajobs.gov//working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/
Other Special Appointment Authorities https://www.usajobs.gov/
Interchange Agreements https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments
Career Transition Assistance Programs: Career Transition Assistance Program: IAW with Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 330 subparts B, F, and G, clearance of displaced employee programs does not apply under this DHA.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. /www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/
Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
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Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.