Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Chief Budget Officer

The Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Chief Budget Officer (DCFO/CBO) serves the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as the deputy manager, integrator, consultant and advisor on all Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) financial management and budgetary matters. The position's portfolio includes the availability of appropriations, allocation of Federal-aid and other highway program funds, audit issues, financial management initiatives, and any matter that could affect FHWA's financial.

The DCFO/CBO: Assists the CFO as manager and integrator for all levels of FHWA leadership on budget and financial matters. Facilitates all aspects of FHWA program planning related to the budget process; which includes developing and applying applies financial management policies and procedures in budgetary development, formulation, presentation, and execution. Serves as the FHWA gateway and point of contact for all financial audit issues and findings. Provides executive leadership, direction and management in the development and administration of a system of accounting for the resources and programs of FHWA. Provides executive leadership and guidance in the cooperative development and improvement of Division and State financial management. Directs, coordinates, and provides all levels of FHWA management with up-to-date information on the status of apportioned and allocated highway program funds. Oversees and manages the FHWA's financial management systems, the proper stewardship and reporting of resources, and leads the financial management community on data governance ensuring financial data is well integrated across all programs. Provides managerial influence over the planning, implementing, and directing of equal opportunity in furtherance of agency plans and objectives.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Complete a one-year SES 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. (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx) SECURITY CLEARANCE: 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. WRITING SAMPLE: A writing sample may be required. PRESENTATION: Applicants may be asked to prepare and present a presentation, provide a presentation on a scenario-based situation or a similar activity as a part of the applicant evaluation process.

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 creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)