SummaryThis position is located in Defense Information Systems Agency, Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) at Fort Meade, MD (DISA HQS Command Bldg).
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- Serve as the strategic architect for the J8's financial data ecosystem, designing and executing the authoritative technical blueprint that ensures all financial data is traceable, auditable, and seamlessly integrated across its lifecycle.
- Establish and enforce data governance, making authoritative determinations on enterprise data architecture, standards, and metadata management to preserve data lineage, eliminate information silos, and ensure rigorous compliance with DoD and GAAP.
- Lead J8 process transformation, re-engineering workflows into an active "System of Action" while clearly communicating the strategic vision and benefits to stakeholders at all levels to drive successful organizational change management.
- Orchestrates technical integration between J8 financial systems and external applications (Manpower/Contracting) to eliminate data silos and deliver a unified, enterprise-wide operating picture.
- Serves as principal technical advisor to J8 SES leadership, proactively evaluating emerging tech, validating IT modernization ROI, and translating complex data strategies into actionable executive-level intelligence.
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Conditions of employment- This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
- The incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450 Executive Branch Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon entering the position and annually thereafter, in accordance with DoD 5500.07-R, Joint Ethics Regulation.
- In accordance with DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subjected to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential qualification requirements in 12 months.
- This is a drug testing designated position.
QualificationsThis position has a Basic Requirement and a Specialized Experience Requirement:
Basic Requirement: Applicants must have a degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management
or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.
OR demonstrate on their resume that they have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:
- Attention to Detail - experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been responsible for reviewing the work of others to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards
- Customer Service - developing and maintaining relationships with customers, anticipating and assessing the current and future information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products or services that are tailored to meet customer needs
- Oral Communication - briefing senior-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of complex technical information to a non-technical audience
- Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address unique, highly complex, or sensitive information technology-related issues. I have anticipated information technology-related problems and have identified and evaluated potential sources of information to generate alternative solution
AND Specialized Experience: For the GS-15, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-14 if outside the Federal service.
Specialized experience is defined as: Experience serving as a senior technical advisor responsible for briefing senior leadership on technology strategy and modernization efforts (such as designing, developing, and executing enterprise
financial data strategies or
financial management system architectures)
AND experience leading
financial IT systems integration and business process re-engineering efforts;
OR Experience advising senior leadership on evaluating emerging
financial technologies, data governance standards, and
financial system investment portfolios to ensure compliance with overarching architectural and
financial auditability requirements.
In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing competencies are required.
Qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
EducationTHERE IS NO SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION AT THE GS-15 GRADE LEVEL
If using education to meet the basic requirement please provide transcripts.Education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .
Additional information- Veterans Preference: Veterans preference does not apply under this Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)
- This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
- A one year probationary period may be required.
- Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
- Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.
- We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
- Moving costs MAY be paid.
- Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives may be authorized. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
- This position is covered under DoD Manual 8140 which will be subject to future Cyber Workforce requirements as defined by the Manual.
- This is a covered position and the person selected for this position must complete an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment pursuant to 5 CFR 2634.903(b) (DoD 5500.7).
- For more information on veterans' preference click here.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here).
- The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants.
- This position is subject to the limitations imposed by the DOD Priority Placement Program.
- PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
- For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here.
- You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility.
- All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact for assistance.
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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.
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