Budget Director

Summary This position is located in Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Division of Planning and Budget. The supervisor is David D'Abate This position is subject to Public Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements. Responsibilities The Budget Director provides executive leadership and direction for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Planning, Budgeting, and Performance Management (PBPM) Process and serves as the principal advisor to agency leadership on strategic planning, budget, performance management, and resource allocation. Provides independent analyses of policy, program, and resource issues to support executive decision-making and ensures the effective integration of strategic planning, budget formulation, performance management, and resource planning across the agency. Provides policy oversight and direction for the development, implementation, and execution of the agency's budget; establishes and maintains policies, procedures, and systems for budget formulation, funds control, and resource management; oversees the agency's administrative control of funds; approves and issues budget allowances and financial plans; and directs the development and administration of the NRC's authorization and appropriation legislation. Coordinates with program offices, the Office of Management and Budget, congressional committees, and other stakeholders to support the agency's mission and ensure sound stewardship of public resources. Duties may include, but are not limited to: Provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and policy oversight for the Agency's budget planning, formulation, execution, fee policy, and financial management programs. Directs agency-wide budget formulation, execution, and financial planning activities, including the development, justification, and defense of the Agency's budget before senior leadership, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Congressional Appropriations Committees. Provides oversight of budget policies, administrative control of funds, financial analyses, internal controls, and performance evaluation to ensure sound stewardship of Federal resources. Ensures compliance with applicable Federal laws, regulations, and guidance governing budget formulation, execution, appropriations, and financial management. Leads and manages a diverse staff of budget, financial, and program analysts responsible for the full range of Federal budget and financial management activities. Evaluates organizational effectiveness and implements process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Agency budget and financial management operations. Serves as the principal advisor to senior Agency leadership on budgetary, financial management, and resource allocation matters. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. All information in your resume must be true and accurate. Conditions of Employment: U.S. Citizenship Required This is a Drug Testing position Must be able to meet and maintain security & suitability requirements. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: demonstrated experience in leading strategic planning, budget formulation, and resource/performance management process for a government or regulatory agency; including demonstrated ability in developing, implementing, maintaining policies procedures, and operational frameworks for budget formulation and execution. As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Professional/Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the equivalent of the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state and local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations. Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement and all executive and technical qualification factors will automatically exclude you from further consideration. All candidates for SES positions with the Federal Government must demonstrate leadership experience indicative of senior executive level management capability. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your resume that you possess the Fundamental Competencies, five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs), and the Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) listed below. It is recommended that your resume emphasize levels of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, and program accomplishments and results. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQ) related to this position within your resume -NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS PTQ 1:Demonstrated knowledge of Federal multi-year budget planning, formulation, execution, financial analysis, and the Congressional budget process, including presenting and defending budgets before Agency leadership, OMB, and Congress. PTQ 2: Demonstrated ability to lead diverse budget, financial, and program analysts while managing Federal budget and financial processes and collaborating with Agency leadership, OMB, Congressional staff, and other stakeholders to advance program priorities. PTQ 3: Extensive experience analyzing complex issues; developing and overseeing budget and fee policies, practices, and systems; and communicating objective analyses, recommendations, and results to Agency leadership, OMB, Congress, and other stakeholders. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding-This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency- This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence-This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People- This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results- This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate must be addressed in your resume. Applicants may also use the supplemental vacancy question to provide additional information pertaining to the specialized experience and ideal candidate criteria. PLEASE BE CLEAR AND CONCISE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Education No specific education requirements are required for this position. Applicants will be evaluated based on their experience and demonstrated qualifications. Additional Information This position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy. Selectees will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF-306), prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. False statements or responses on your resume or questionnaire can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service. The NRC is a zero-tolerance agency with respect to illegal drug use. Individuals selected for these positions will be subject to pre-appointment drug testing. A transferable security clearance from another agency or a background investigation leading to a clearance is required for all new hires. To begin work at the NRC without a security clearance, you must be granted a temporary waiver of the required clearance, referred to as a 145(b) waiver. To be eligible for a 145(b) waiver you will need a favorable education verification, reference, credit, and criminal history checks. If a waiver is granted, the successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication is required for continued employment. If you have resided outside the U.S. for an extended period of time, the agency may not be able to (1) grant the 145(b) waiver where the required investigation cannot be completed in a timely manner, or (2) achieve timely completion of the background investigation required for a security clearance.