Assistant Director - Office of Finance and Procurement

Summary This position is located at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Finance and Procurement. As the Assistant Director, the incumbent provides overall direction and strategic planning for financial management, budget formulation and execution; administrative oversight and accountability for the Bureaus acquisitions, procurement and contracting responsibilities; and directly influences the vision, strategic direction, financial integrity, and strategic sourcing for the agency Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency 1. U.S Citizens or U.S. Nationals; no prior federal experience is required. Duties The incumbent serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and principal advisor to the Deputy Director on financial and procurement matters. As an Assistant Director - Office of Finance and Procurement, you will: Provide policy and strategic advice to the Director, Deputy Director, Associate Directors, and other agency executives on all agency-wide financial management objectives and matters. Serve as advisor on all aspects of the contracting/procurement program, and provide leadership and direction on oversight initiatives to ensure the Bureau's acquisition, procurement, and contracting responsibilities. Oversee CFPB finance and accounting; planning and budgeting; travel and relocation; elimination of fraud, waste and abuse of Federal funds; management of the Civil Penalty Fund; and contract acquisition and contract management. Direct the Bureau's Enterprise Risk Management program and implement a program appropriate for the size and complexity of the agency consistent with OMB Circular A-123. Coordinate and collaborate with Bureau senior leaders in the development and implementation of the Bureau's multi-year strategic plan and annual performance plan consistent with OMB Circular A-11 and A-136. Work with senior leaders and oversight bodies (e.g., Office of Management and Budget, Government Accountability Office, Inspector Generals, etc.) to enhance the Bureau's financial controls; enforce policies and procedures; implement proactive enterprise risk reporting; and/or respond to audit findings. Requirements Conditions of employment This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 26-CFPB-13093494-MP . Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. Key Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National A one year probationary period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period. A one year supervisory or managerial probationary period may be required. . Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. 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. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. File a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278e) within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record c…

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