Bud.Finan.Accountab._A14-028_(Budgeting)_Jun_2014.pdf

BUDGET AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY ADVISORS

BUDGETING

Candidates must be U.S. citizens or U.S. resident aliens.

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. 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 budget formulation and budget execution.

Design budget organizations including staffing patterns and job descriptions.

Draft and implement new laws, regulations, standards and manuals applicable to budget formulation and budget execution and control.

Design and implement new processes for both manual and automated systems, such as budget formulation, multi-year budgeting, medium term expenditure frameworks, 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 transparency and internal management reporting.

Design management reports for improved communication of financial information and enhanced budget control.

Improve the presentation of the annual budget documents to provide greater clarity and transparency of government spending priorities.

Demonstrate budget analysis techniques and incorporation of better forecasting methodologies into the budget process.

Coach and mentor government counterparts on roles and responsibilities in a professional budget office.

Organize and perform on-the-job and classroom training in budgeting and related areas.

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 department in state or large-sized local government. Experience in developing countries will be 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 and with confidentiality

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 http://www.opm.gov/PROGRAMS/IPA/

Strong communication and leadership skills

Knowledge of international financial institutions and their policies and practices is desirable

Proficiency in French, Spanish or other languages is highly desirable

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salaries will be negotiated in accordance with program regulations based on demonstrated salary history. The salary ranges are from $124,995 to 167,000 per year.

Overseas benefits are provided as allowed by federal regulations. Successful applicants must be able to obtain medical and security clearances.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume by e-mail to:

recruitment@ota.treas.gov or by mail to: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Technical

Assistance, ATTN: Recruitment Coordinator, 740 15 th Street, N. W. – 4 th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20005. Please reference Solicitation # A14-028 on your cover letter and resume. Please be advised that all contractors, if hired, must obtain a Data Universal Number (D-U-N-S). For more information, go to www.treasuryota.us under Administrative and click on D-U-Ns Number. Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. No phone calls please and no hand carries. 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.

This announcement is open and continuous until June 30, 2014 although selections may be made in advance of that date.

The U.S. Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer mailto:recruitment@ota.treas.gov http://www.treasuryota.us/