Duties

As a Lead Transportation Finance Manager, you will:

• Represent the Division Administrator and have delegated authority to develop, promote and implement improved accounting practices and procedures.
• Manage the Division's FIRE Program, a review and oversight program requiring annual certification of internal financial controls.
• Serve as the technical advisor for key FHWA division personnel and state employees on various phases of auditing.
• Implement and conduct financial management system reviews and evaluations of the state DOT and local governments and provide professional and technological advice and assistance.
• Plan and conduct reviews and evaluations of the State's financial processes and systems and administer the Financial Management Information System (FMIS).

The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced financial expert experienced in the review, interpretation and application of financial management programs and policies. The candidate is experienced in leading and overseeing financial reviews, working with senior level professionals in various organizations, serving as a senior agency/organization representative and leading people. Knowledge of the Administration's priorities and the new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is a plus.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible for consideration.
• You must meet specialized experience to qualify.
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
• PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
• BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: You will be required to complete a background/security investigation and meet preliminary requirements prior to onboarding.

Qualifications

To determine which grade(s) you may be eligible for, review the following grade specific details. You will be asked a few questions as part of your application but make sure to verify how you meet this experience in your resume.

For the GS-13 :

On Experience, you must have at least one year of experience, equal or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level which includes:

• Experience conducting reviews and/or audits of financial programs such as financial integrity reviews to ensure expenditure of funds in accordance with regulatory or legal requirements; and
• Experience providing technical advice on cost accounting and billing procedures for financial programs such as developing procedures, policies and internal controls

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will also be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

Reasoning - Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.

Oral Communication - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.

Financial Management - Prepares, justifies, and/or administers the budget for program areas; plans, administers, and monitors expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies; assesses financial condition of an organization.

For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Additional information

PLEASE NOTE:

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.