Chief Financial Officer

Summary

The incumbent serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Office of the Secretary for Transportation (OST). In this executive capacity, the CFO directs all budget formulation, financial management, performance evaluation, and internal control activities across the Secretarial offices. This expansive portfolio encompasses the strategic administration and compliance oversight of major transportation grants, specialized research appropriations, and diverse program funds.

Duties

The Chief Financial Officer will provide specialized assistance in assessing, evaluating, and implementing Departmental policies and programs within the OST Offices, as well as in budget formulation and execution, accounting and financial management, and special high-level projects. Is expected to have a broad base of technical budget knowledge and operating program expertise and to work with key offices in OST and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and with Congressional Staff. Furthermore, the incumbent acts as a principal advisor to senior executive and political staff on complex fiscal policies and successfully navigates sensitive, high-visibility matters impacting the OST. Under the direction of the Departmental Deputy Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Financial Officer will perform such duties and assignments as: Provide direction and leadership necessary to implement Departmental and budgetary policies, procedural and instructional material, financial policies, and processes for all OST offices. Manage the budget formulation and execution process for the Office of the Secretary, including monitoring performance against critical deadlines, identifying and resolving technical budget issues, and coordinating staff projects and budget processes that cut across functional areas. Formulate OST's annual budget submissions, including developing guidance and working with executive staff to determine OST's priorities. Plan and direct the consolidation and review of the budget estimates submitted by the OST offices into a comprehensive budget. Make recommendations on program levels and specific items to include in the budget estimates, and oversee the preparation of budget estimates for presentation to the OMB and Congress.

Qualifications

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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. 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. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. 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. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1. Demonstrate executive-level ability in ensuring responsible stewardship of public funds while maintaining transparency, fiscal discipline, and accountability across multiple organizational units and appropriations. Extensive experience leading the preparation, consolidation, and review of budget submissions, including developing guidance, evaluating program funding requests, and recommending resource allocations that align with strategic goals and fiscal constraints. TQ 2. Demonstrated experienced in establishing and maintaining robust internal control frameworks and leading financial statement audits in accordance with the Chief Financial Officers Act and Office of Management and Budget guidance. Demonstrated ability to supervise multidisciplinary teams, coordinate cross-organizational initiatives, and provide clear strategic direction while ensuring timely completion of complex budget and financial management activities. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): 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. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding – This core qualification requires a 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. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency -This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the 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. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: 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 are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)"

Education

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. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. Foreign 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 credibility of