Senior Advisor, Financial Management Systems Improvement

Summary The Senior Advisor, Financial Management Systems Improvement serves as the lead for policies and development of newly consolidated, integrated, and modernized financial management systems, including the development and/or consolidation of artificial intelligence solutions. Duties The Senior Advisor, Financial Management Systems Improvement serves as the principal advisor to the Associate Director, Data and Systems and Director, Program and Financial Control (P&FC) on the consolidation of program, budget, and execution data into one protected, secure financial management system that tracks funding throughout the Department of War (DoW) planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE) process, including developing budget justification material, to drive strategy-driven financial decisions and policies. Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Leads the development and implementation of a Financial Management Technology Plan, demonstrating a coherent technology strategy supporting the Program/Budget mission in alignment with the overall DoW Strategic Management Plan (SMP). Reviews, evaluates, and recommends information technology platforms, applications systems, databases, portals, and other technologies to the Director, P&FC to effectively track funding throughout the PPBE process. Interfaces and serves as a liaison with senior counterparts throughout DoW (e.g., Military Departments and Defense Agencies) to achieve SMP objectives using consistent definitions, authoritative data sources, and methodologies to produce interoperable, innovative, and auditable outputs. Provides technology vision, enables innovation, and understands information technology and technology trends that can create operational and mission value for the DoW. Utilizes extensive knowledge of the PPBE process and expert knowledge of the laws, policies, and practices for multiple appropriation types to optimize the use of near-real time execution data in support of end-to-end funds visibility using enterprise information technology solutions. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position. You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position. Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required. In order to qualify for this position, you must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI). Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on 03/24/2026 The individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration). This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position. In accordance with Public Law 112-81 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012) and DoD Policy, the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification program within the allotted timeframe. Qualifications To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. Please see "Required Documents" section below for all resume formatting requirements. 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. Do NOT submit a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Technical Qualifications (TQs). TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications: TQ 1: Demonstrated mastery and skill in applying advanced Information Technology and technical principles and concepts to optimize financial management business operations. TQ 2: Demonstrated experience advising senior leaders on the strategy, selection, and performance of Information Technology systems and/or projects to modernize financial management systems. Time in grade is not required for Senior Level (SL) position. All qualifications and education (if applicable) must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Additional information Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on 03/24/2026 If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application. Please view the following link for information on how to obtain an alternative application: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?%20title=Alternate_Application_Information ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment. Appointment Authorities: For more information on appointment authority eligibility requirements: https://www.usajobs.gov//working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/ Other Special Appointment Authorities https://www.usajobs.gov/ Interchange Agreements https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments 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. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. 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