FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND BUDGETING ADVISORS



INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY



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 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 advice to policy and working counterparts on financial management systems and information technology.

- Design information technology organizations to support users including designing staffing complements and job descriptions.

- Serve as the in-house project manager for IT projects including both developed and procured software and related communication equipment as well as assist in resolving problems both during implementation and post-implementation.

- Assist in the procurement of hardware and software including the development of tender documents, design of section processes and criteria and contract negotiations with vendors.

- Draft and implement laws, regulations, standards and manuals applicable to information technology policies and procedures.

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



Qualifications:

- BA in Management Information Systems, Public Finance, Public Accounting or related field

- 5+ years in a technology leadership position such as director of information technology in state or mid-sized local government

- Experience with all aspects of design and implementation of mid-size or large financial management information system projects: development of functional and technical specifications, project management; procurement

- Understanding of business process flows for budget, general ledger, procurement, budget control, accounts payable and tax and non-tax collections.

- Proficient in use of personal computers and MS Office Products and general office equipment

- Self-starter with ability to work independently

- 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

- Strong communication and leadership skills

- Knowledge of international standards and best practices is desirable

- Proficiency in French, Spanish or other languages is highly desirable



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



SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary will be negotiated in accordance with program regulations based on demonstrated salary history. Expected compensation currently ranges from $115,317to $158,500, subject to January 1, 2009 cost of living adjustments (COLA) Overseas benefits are provided as allowed by Federal regulations. Successful applicants will be subject to a background investigation at the appropriate level and will need to have a medical clearance.



This announcement is open and continuous until March 31, 2009, although selections maybe made in advance of that date. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume or OF-612 by email to: tgray@ota.treas.gov or by mail to: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, Office of Technical Assistance, Attn: Recruitment Coordinator, 740 15th Street, N.W. – 4th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20220.



Please reference Solicitation Number A09017 on the letter, resume or OF-612. Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. No phone calls please. 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. For application materials, visit our web site at: www.treasuryota.us. The OF-612 form can also be found at www.opm.gov



The U.S. Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.