Chief - Office of Banking Services (OBS), NF-05 Job in Fort Sam Houston, TX

Vacancy No. NENAFCC2612859999 Department United States Army Installation Management Command
Salary $125,000.00 to $165,000.00 Grade 5 to 5
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/9/2026 Close Date 1/22/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Fort Sam Houston, TX


Summary

It is the applicant's responsibility to read all sections and associated links in this vacancy announcement.
This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days of the closing date.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

United States (U.S.) Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Duties

Serves as Chief, Office of Banking Service, directing and supervising personnel and functions required to direct the operation of the Army Banking and Investment Funds. Performs the full range of supervisory responsibilities and is responsible for personnel work schedules, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, hiring and firing, training, mentoring, and Individual Development Plans. Responsible for continuing operations and future planning. Develops regulatory guidance and statements of policy. Provides operational support to the Trustees of the U.S. Army Nonappropriated Fund Retirement Plan Trust, 401(k) Trust, and Post Retirement Medical Trust for needed account balances and wire transfers.

Designs, manages, and controls the Office of Banking Services within the Army Banking and Investment Fund-primary proponent for NAF banking Army-wide. Procures, develops, monitors, and implements Army-wide NAF cash management, including provision of electronic disbursement, in-house transactions, wire transfer templates, daily and monthly statements, fraud mitigation, and required reports for customers of the Army Banking& Investment Fund and Army leadership. Ensures accurate reporting in the OBS's Treasury Workstation and all other required systems for oversight, reporting, and budgeting.

Coordinate and oversee award and successful implementation of ABIF banking contracts, serve as Information System Owner (ISO), and Contract Officer Representative (COR). Ensure all ABIF banking systems are maintained within the Army Portfolio Management System (APMS) and all other required systems for oversight, reporting, and budgeting, in accordance with DoDI 1015.15. Implements and supervises Army-wide debt collection programs in coordination with the U.S Treasury Department.

Develops and maintains a concentration of funds system allowing rapid and secure transfer of local bank deposits to the central cash management bank. Supervises bank relationship staff. Coordinates and oversees the award and successful implementation of all Army Office of Banking Services contracts.

May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position to include at T3
  • Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) check
  • One year probationary period may be required
  • Ability to receive and maintain a Government Travel Card (GTC)
  • Must be able to obtain and possess a valid Driver's License
  • If a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) is not currently held, the incumbent must obtain certification within one year of employment. Failure to complete this requirement may result in separation from employment.
  • Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually.

Qualifications

RESUMES MUST BE TWO PAGES (OR LESS). QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Extensive experience demonstrating enterprise-level knowledge of banking operations and financial management principles, such as cash concentration, disbursement control, regulatory compliance, and internal control standards in accordance with Treasury guidance.

Experience which provided a thorough understanding of automated treasury management systems used to oversee and control cash, banking, and investment operations.

Experience demonstrating the ability to effectively communicate through both formal written and verbal presentations to higher levels of management.

Experience providing a full range of supervisory functions, to include effective leadership, planning and assigning work, performance and conduct management, and ensuring employee training and development.


All Qualified applicants will be rated against the highly qualifying criteria by a rating panel for evaluation of the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education. Those applicants determined to be highly qualified will be referred to the hiring official for consideration. The highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and reference checks.

HIGHLY QUALIFYING CRITERIA:
Possession of a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related financial management discipline.

Possession of Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) credential.

Minimum five years of experience leading large-scale financial operations involving multiple banking institutions, broad investment portfolios, and compliance with federal or corporate-level financial regulations.

All answers to the Highly Qualifying Criteria must be demonstrated in your resume to get credit.

Education

Education is not required for this position and will not be utilized in determining minimum qualifications or as a substitution for experience unless indicated in the vacancy. If you would like for your education to be considered by the hiring panel as part of your overall accomplishments or to meet the highly qualifying criteria, you must attach copies of transcripts. Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here.

Additional information

  • A manual application may be obtained by contacting the servicing NAF Human Resources Office listed on this announcement. If you are applying manually, all required documentation must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized based upon eligibility and a determination that a PCS move is in the Government interest.
  • Relocation or recruitment incentive may be authorized. This is not an entitlement nor guaranteed. The relocation or recruitment incentive will be paid in accordance with a service agreement. This incentive offer is in addition to PCS costs. The service agreement is for a period of one year beginning from the employee's entry on duty.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
  • The Duty Station for this position is located at Fort Sam Houston, TX. You will be expected to physically reside within commuting distance of Fort Sam Houston, TX. Situational telework can be provided for weather-related emergencies, office closures, or other situations where telework serves a compelling Agency need.
  • Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities: Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details.
  • It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

Discover Your Path to Success!
  • Before you apply, take a moment to explore our Applicant Information Kit - your go-to guide for understanding our hiring process and making your application stand out.
  • Inside, you'll find helpful tips, insights, and everything you need to feel confident and prepared.
  • Click here to view the kit or copy and paste this link into your browser: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF_Applicant_Information_Kit.pdf

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.

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.

Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.

For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the link below.

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It

We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility.

  • Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire.
  • We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire.
  • If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation.


Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key.

Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying

When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position.

Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities:

  • NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA)
  • NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE)
  • NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents)


Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.

Required Documents

About Your Resume:

  • Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count.
  • (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit)
  • Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.

Expedite Your Hiring
  • To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your application.

Required Documents
Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position. The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
  • Resume


Other Accepted Documents
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Notification of Personnel Action for NAF Employees (DA Form 3434 or equivalent)
  • Other Document not Listed
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:

1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement # NENAFCC2612859999
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 01/22/2026 to receive consideration.

  • Click Apply to access the online application.
    • You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
    • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to include in your application.
      • Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details
    • You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
    • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the IncludePersonal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application
    • package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account and designate the document type when submitting your application
  • It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12859999
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the Applicant Manager Online Help (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us) site.
  • To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status

2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.

Agency contact information

Stephanie St Denis
Email
stephanie.stdenis.naf@army.mil
Address
CC-NAF-W6BD20 IMCOM FMWR HQ
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234
US

Next steps

Our Next Steps to Review Your Application and Keep You Informed

  1. Application Review
  • Once you submit your application, the system will automatically review your answers to the application questionnaire to determine if you meet the basic qualifications for the job.
  • If you meet the qualifications, your application will move to the next step, where our HR representatives will carefully review your experience, skills, education (if applicable), and how well you match the job requirements.
  1. Keeping You Informed
  • If you provided an email address, you'll receive a confirmation email letting you know we've received your application.
  • As your application moves through the hiring process, we'll send you updates and notifications via email.
  • Processing times may vary, but we'll do our best to keep you informed every step of the way.

Your Next Steps to stay on Top of Your Application
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We're excited about your interest in this position and look forward to reviewing your application


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