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Summary The Department of Energy's (DOE) WAPA Headquarters is looking for a dynamic, innovative, seasoned executive to lead the financial management activities relating to WAPA's programs and operations; management of WAPA's budget formulation, presentation and execution processes; and development and maintenance of WAPA's integrated accounting and financial management system, including financial reporting and internal controls. Responsibilities As the Chief Financial Officer, you will: Managing operations and directly influences DOE Power Marketing Administration-wide policy and planning related decisions and establish financial policy for WAPA. Exercise full managerial authority and aggressive integration of all financial policies, practices, and serves as the principal adviser to the Administrator on matters relating to the overall management and control of WAPA's financial and budgetary resources. Direct CFO organizational activities, frames strategic plans based on broad organizational assessments and evaluations of long-term organizational objectives. Exercise technical and administrative supervision over subordinate units consisting of Financial Management, Budget and Analysis, and Governance and Policy, and provides leadership and guidance to regional financial managers not under direct supervision. Requirements Conditions of Employment Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency 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. May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests File a Public Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)" Qualifications 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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ1: Demonstrated ability to comprehensively plan, direct, and execute a comprehensive financial management program for a federal Power Marketing Administration (PMA) or a large electric transmission utility. This includes expert application of fiscal law, policies, regulations, principles, and standards to financial management activities; skilled analysis and evaluation of budget, program issues, financial data, and reports using advanced business tools, cost/economic analysis, and performance metrics for actionable recommendations; and proficiency in applying financial analysis, forecasting, and planning methods to ensure alignment of financial strategies with Agency-wide goals. TQ2: Demonstrated expert-level experience in federal financial management, including budget formulation and execution, and/or equivalent expertise within a large electric transmission utility, particularly with FERC Uniform System of Accounts or comparable non-jurisdictional accounting. This encompasses managing, allocating, and monitoring financial resources in strict compliance with federal laws (e.g., Reclamation laws) and regulations, ensuring transparency, robust internal controls, efficient goal attainment, and timely repayment of obligations. Crucially, candidates must possess expert-level engagement with and support acquisition from oversight bodies such as OMB and U.S. Congress, and regulatory bodies like FERC or state public utility/energy commissions. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. Additional Information Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES. Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx)