Deputy Chief Financial Officer

$147,649 - $221,900/Yr

CISA - Arlington, VA

Part-time,Full-time - Executive

Arlington, VA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Deputy Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position is a critical leadership role within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). This position is responsible for providing strategic leadership in the planning, formulation, budgeting, execution, analysis, and presentation of the agency's budget and resources. The Deputy CFO will establish policies and direct oversight of agency financial management personnel, activities, and operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and standards. This role involves preparing and transmitting annual reports to key stakeholders, including the Director and Deputy Director of CISA, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Congress. The Deputy CFO will monitor the financial execution of CISA's budget, controlling expenditures and implementing internal controls to ensure proper use of agency funds. In addition to overseeing the financial integrity and formulation of the agency's budget, the Deputy CFO will develop and maintain an integrated accounting and financial management system that complies with applicable accounting principles and standards. This includes ensuring that financial reporting is accurate and timely, and that cost information is developed and reported effectively. The Deputy CFO will also manage financial management personnel, providing policy guidance and oversight, and developing resource allocation strategies aligned with CISA's strategic plan. The role requires effective management of financial management systems design and enhancement projects, as well as the implementation of asset management systems. The Deputy CFO will be responsible for recruiting, selecting, training, and retaining personnel to carry out financial management functions, ensuring that staff performance is effectively managed. This position will also involve making recommendations to the CFO and Senior Leaders regarding policies, plans, and organizational goals, ensuring consistency in operations and effective central coordination of all programs and projects within the office.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in strategic planning, budgeting, execution, analysis, and presentation of the agency's budget and resources.
• Establish policy and direct oversight of agency financial management personnel, activities, and operations.
• Prepare and transmit annual reports to the Director, Deputy Director, DHS, OMB, and Congress.
• Monitor financial execution of CISA's budget in relation to actual expenditures and implement internal controls for agency funds.
• Develop and maintain an integrated accounting and financial management system that complies with applicable accounting principles and standards.
• Direct, manage, and provide policy guidance and oversight of financial management personnel and activities.
• Oversee the financial integrity, formulation, budgeting, execution, and analysis of CISA's budget.
• Manage financial management systems design or enhancement projects and prepare accurate financial statements.
• Request and utilize financial and human resources effectively to accomplish agency mission and goals.
• Oversee recruitment, selection, training, and retention of personnel for financial management functions.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance suitable for Federal employment.
• Demonstrated experience in and knowledge of the Federal budget, performance measurement/improvement, and financial management processes.
• Ability to manage, lead, and provide authoritative advice for large, complex financial management activities.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with agency leadership and provide authoritative advice on complex financial matters.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in managing financial management systems and developing policies for financial management activities.
• Knowledge of OMB circulars and guidance related to financial management processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.