Clarification from the agency

This is a DoD Reassignment Opportunity Announcement open only to current DoD Senior Executives.

U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) offers a unique opportunity for a current DoW Senior Executive to lead its Program Analysis and Financial Management directorate. This critical leadership position offers the opportunity to shape the future of global transportation and logistics in support of national security objectives.

As the Director, you will be responsible for:

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Direct the development and execution of USTRANSCOM's $13.5B+ annual Transportation Working Capital Fund (TWCF) and appropriated budgets, shaping strategic goals and ensuring funding for critical air, land, and sea transportation initiatives through the PPBE cycle. Serve as the primary advisor to the USTRANSCOM Commander on resource streamlining and efficiency improvements.
• DoW Budgetary Advocate: Champion USTRANSCOM's resource priorities within the Services' Program Objective Memorandum (POM) process. Develop the command POM and out-year financial documents as it relates to the TWCF and appropriated budgets, advocating for the command's position at DoW budget hearings and other high-level forums.
• Fiscal Governance & Compliance: Lead USTRANSCOM's fiscal Corporate Governance Process, establishing cost-benefit analysis priorities for future capital investments. Oversee the yearly Agency Financial Report and Financial Statement Audit, ensuring compliance with FMFIA, FFMIA, GAO standards, and OMB Circular A-123.
• Congressional Liaison & Strategic Communicator: Direct the development of the command's strategic position for congressional testimony. Prepare the USTRANSCOM Commander for high-level appearances/meetings and coordinate with congressional members and senior staff. Manage formal reclamas to OSW budget and program decisions.
• Team Building & Talent Development: Lead a diverse team of financial management professionals, fostering collaborative relationships and providing mentoring to sustain a highly productive workforce. Establish standards for professional and technical quality, ensuring career development opportunities for assigned personnel.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• Mobility is a condition of employment and appointment for SES members will be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligations Agreement.
• Selected candidate must file an Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
• Position has been designated Special-Sensitive and the selectee must have or be able to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.
• The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use IAW Exec. Order 12564, dated 14 Sep 86. Position requires that the incumbent sign a Drug Testing letter and pass urinalysis testing prior to appointment.
• Position requires travel under conditions specified in the DoD Joint Travel Regulations. Incumbent is expected to travel on short notice to attend high-level meetings.
• Position may require incumbent to be available for other than normal duty hours to include weekends to support exercises and crisis planning.
• Position may be subject to the post-government employment restrictions of Sections 207(a) and (f) of Title 18, United States Code.
• This position is designated as a Key Position IAW AFI 36-507. The incumbent may not have a military mobilization obligation.
• This is a FM Level 3 certified position IAW NDAA 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with requirements of this certification program.
• This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP) and Key Leadership Position (KLP). Unless specifically waived by the appropriate authority, the employee must comply with statutorily mandated requirements.

Qualifications

This is a DoD Reassignment Opportunity Announcement open only to current DoD Senior Executives.

Eligibility will be based upon a clear showing the applicant has training, education, and experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry-out the duties of the position. Candidates must exemplify the corporate perspective, leadership vision, broad experience and character needed in the SES corps not only to satisfy the immediate vacancy, but future vacancies which will occur in a variety of organizations, functions and locations. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

In addition, DoD requires an Enterprise Perspective. The individual must possess a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities. Executives must demonstrate an ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. This information should be embedded within the resume.

In accordance with new OPM requirements to streamline Senior Executive Service (SES) hiring, applicants are no longer required to submit lengthy narrative essays, including those for Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs), when applying. Instead, the initial application will be resume-only, capped at two pages. This change streamlines the application process and more closely aligns with private industry practices.

How you will be evaluated

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

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

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet eligibility and minimum qualifications requirements, your Application Package will be further evaluated by a screening panel composed of senior executives and/or general officers selected for organizational and/or functional backgrounds relevant to this position. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Final selection is contingent on approval by the Under Secretary of the Air Force.

A complete application includes the items specified below. If you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS: Some documents may not apply to all applicants. Please carefully review for applicability. Do not combine documents. Upload documents in pdf format.

1. Resume (Required): PLEASE DO NOT USE USAJOBS RESUME BUILDER.
Your resume must be 2 pages in length (or less), type written, and formatted using 1-inch margins, no smaller than 10-font, and uploaded as a pdf. Do not include borders, photos, or your social security number.

2. Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50:
Current SES Members must provide SES appointment SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) and an SF-50 showing current career SES status.

3. Performance Appraisal (Optional): Applicants are encouraged to provide their most recent performance appraisal or equivalent performance evaluation document.

4. College transcript(s) (As applicable): Applicants must provide transcript(s) which demonstrate the acceptable combinations of education and experience as noted by OPM (if applicable). A copy is acceptable.

5. License(s) or certification(s) (As applicable): Applicants must provide copies of any licenses, certifications, or professional credentials required by the position (e.g. Bar membership, medical license, CPA certification, DAWIA certification, etc.) with their application.

* Applicants are responsible for providing documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in their resume and/or assessment questionnaire. Applicants must submit the applicable documents listed here and those listed with the eligibilities selected in the announcement questionnaire with the application package. Applicants who do not provide supporting documentation that fully support their claims will not be referred to the hiring manager.

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