Managing Director
Department of State Headquarters — Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job description
The Managing Director for the Chief Information Officer Directorate (CIO) serves in the Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services (CGFS), under the Deputy Comptroller for Standards, Technology, and Reporting (STR), overseeing the Department's worldwide financial management systems. CGFS safeguards and optimizes State's financial resources, delivering trusted, effective financial management services that enable America's global diplomacy.
Duties:
This Managing Director for Chief Information Officer Directorate (CIO) serves in the Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services (CGFS) under the authority of the Deputy Comptroller for Standards, Technology, and Reporting (STR). The Managing Director for CIO oversees the responsibilities and functions for the Department's worldwide financial management systems. CGFS safeguards and optimizes the Department of State's financial resources, delivering trusted and effective financial management services and programs that enable America's global diplomacy. Duties In coordination with the Department's CIO, the Managing Director (CGFS/STR/CIO) advises the Comptroller, Principal Deputy Comptroller, and Deputy Comptrollers on all financial management system matters including hardware, software, operations, emerging technologies, policies, procedures, security, standards, and methodologies. This position also serves as the CGFS Chief Information Officer; oversees all Department enterprise-wide financial management systems; and establishes, administers, and maintains a business system universe encompassing budget, finance, accounting, compensation, travel, disbursing, business intelligence, Treasury systems, and grants systems at domestic and overseas locations. They are also responsible for procurement and financial system integration in coordination with the Bureau of Global Acquisitions and Bureau of Diplomatic Technology. This position reports directly to the Deputy Comptroller for Standards, Technology, and Reporting (CGFS/STR) and has significant management authority to act within the framework of established policies and procedures. Specifically, the incumbent will execute the following: Oversees the operations of the CIO Directorate, ensuring the system's integrity, security, controls, accuracy, and compliance with federal financial management standards. Oversees a broad program management function that facilitates policy and resource decisions of the Comptroller and helps meet the Bureau's requirements for information technology capital investment planning, program reporting, reports management, strategic planning and enterprise architecture, E-government, strategies and performance metrics. Establish an organization, infrastructure, and strategic plans aimed at continually modernizing the Department's resource management systems and business processes. Develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial management practices within the Department. Provide strategic direction and leadership to subordinate supervisors and staff, ensuring alignment with the Department's financial management mission, goals, and objectives.
Location: Multiple Locations (and 1 other locations)
How you will be evaluated:
Veterans' Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications stated in this vacancy announcement. A multi-step process is used to evaluate and refer applicants: 1. Minimum requirements: Your application package must show that you meet all the requirements including the education and/or experience required for this position. You will be rated “not qualified” if you do not possess the qualification requirements for the position. If your application is incomplete, you may be found “ineligible”. 2. Rating and Ranking: A panel of subject matter experts will review your application and evaluate your qualifications for this position based on the information in your application. Your application will be evaluated based on the extent and quality of your experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of this position. 3. Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application will be referred to the selecting official for consideration for interview. The DOS Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority where final interviews and reference checks may occur. Your supporting documents are an integral part of the process for determining your qualifications for the position. If your responses are not supported by your resume limited to two pages, you will be eliminated from consideration. After reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, if a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Incomplete or late applications will not receive further consideration. The application process to recruit for this position is the RESUME BASED method. You must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED two (2) pages. Resumes exceeding the two (2) page limit will not reviewed and will be disqualified. If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the ECQs or MTQs. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Unless you have already been certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB) previously or possess noncompetitive SES eligibility, your executive qualifications must be certified by OPM before a career SES appointment can occur. Candidates seeking initial career SES appointment may be required to participate in a structured QRB interview administered by OPM as part of the certification process. Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/. You may preview questions for this vacancy.
Other information:
For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of its mission, the Department of State requires each and every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully complete a background investigation for Top Secret/Sensitive Compartment Information clearance as a condition of placement in this Special Sensitive position. This review includes financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
How to apply:
Prepare your application in USAJOBS To start your application, click Apply and we'll walk you through the process to attach a resume and any required documents. During the application process you can review, edit, delete, and update your information. We'll automatically save your progress as you go, so you won't lose any changes. You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process. STEP 1: Select the "Apply" button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS. STEP 2: Submit your resume. Please see the Required Documents section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume. STEP 3: Complete the online assessment questions. STEP 4: Submit all required documentation applicable to you, as listed in the Required Documents section. To learn how to view the status of your submitted supporting documentation and application, visit the Application Instructions section of our agency's Civil Service selection process site. Technical assistance with your on-line application is available through the Help Desk at mgshelp@monster.com or by calling (866) 656-6830 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ET Alternate Application Procedures If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET at least 2 working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. Paper applications and information sent by mail will not be accepted.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
- Verification of Employment Eligibility in the United States is required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
- Requires a financial disclosure statement, OGE-278.
- One year probationary period, unless excepted by regulation.