FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGETING ADVISORS BUDGETING The Budget and Financial Accountability program within the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Technical Assistance is competitively recruiting individuals to serve as resident (long-term) and intermittent (short-term) advisors in the areas of budgeting and financial management. Advisors provide support primarily to ministry of finance governmental officials in developing countries. In certain countries, Advisors may provide support to ministry of health and related public health organizations and institutions. Advisors are hired under personal services contracts or through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act Mobility Program, which provides for the temporary assignment of personnel between federal, state and local governments and other eligible organizations (www.opm.gov/PROGRAMS/IPA/). This recruitment is for assignments globally and significant international travel is required. Responsibilities and Duties: - Provide policy and technical advice on budgeting related issues to policy and working counterparts. - Design budget organizations including designing staffing complements and job descriptions. - Draft and implement new laws, regulations, standards and manuals applicable to budget development and budget control. - Design and implement new processes for both manual and automated systems, such as budget formulation, monitoring revenues and expenditures against budget, appropriation control including recording of encumbrances and commitments, monthly / quarterly allotments and spending plans. - Develop and implement budget and accounting transaction classifications (chart of accounts) which enhance communication and internal management reporting. - Design management reports for improved communication of financial information and enhanced budget control. - Demonstrate budget analysis techniques and incorporation of better forecasting methodologies into the budget process. - Organize and perform on-the-job and classroom training in budgeting related areas. - Improve the presentation of the annual budget documents to provide greater clarity of government spending priorities. Qualifications: - BA in business, accounting, finance or public administration or related field required with Masters preferred - 5+ years in a financial leadership position in a budget or health department in state or mid-sized local government with experience in developing countries viewed positively - Strong knowledge and understanding of budget management systems, the relationship of budget to other financial processes, best practices and a variety of budgeting disciplines such as performance and program budgeting. - Proficient in use of personal computers and MS Office Products and general office equipment - Self-starter with ability to work independently - Exceptional analytical and problem solving abilities - Ability to motivate the client and build consensus - Ability to be flexible by changing focus and approaches based on needs of the client - Strong communication and leadership skills - Knowledge of best practices is desirable - Proficiency in French, Spanish or other languages is highly desirable Candidates must be U.S. citizens or U.S. resident aliens. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be negotiated in accordance with program regulations based on demonstrated salary history. Expected compensation currently ranges from $115,317to $158,500, subject to January 1, 2009 cost of living adjustments (COLA). Overseas benefits are provided as allowed by Federal regulations. Successful applicants will be subject to a background investigation at the appropriate level and will need to have a medical clearance. This announcement is open and continuous until March 31, 2009, although selections maybe made in advance of that date. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume or OF-612 by email to:
[email protected] or by mail to: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Office of Technical Assistance, Attn: Recruitment Coordinator, 740 15th Street, N.W. – 4th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20220. Please reference Solicitation Number A09015 on the letter, resume or OF-612. Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. No phone calls please. If you wish to be considered for this announcement and all future announcements for the Budget and Financial Accountability Program, you must state so in the cover letter to your application. For application materials, visit our web site at: www.treasuryota.us. The OF-612 form can also be found at www.opm.gov The U.S. Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer