Deputy Director J8 and Director of Financial ImprovementAudit Remediation
Listed on 2026-01-30
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Management
Financial Manager, CFO -
Finance & Banking
Financial Manager, Financial Compliance, CFO, Corporate Finance
Telework Eligible
Yes
Major Duties- The Deputy Director, J8 and Director of Financial Improvement/Audit Remediation, in the dual capacity of the Agency's Budget Officer, is responsible for planning, programming, formulating, defending and executing the Agency's financial and manpower resources. As the Deputy Director J8 and Director of Financial Improvement/Audit Remediation, the incumbent also shares wholly in the responsibility of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as a principal financial management advisor to the DLA Director and DLA Vice Director.
The Deputy Director, J8 and Director of Financial Improvement/Audit Remediation has program management responsibilities for all agency Program Objectives Memorandum and budgetary policy, systems and programs, and participates fully with the CFO in managing the Agency's overall financial management program. The incumbent has full authority to make a broad range of executive decisions in the role of Budget Officer that impact virtually every major agency program.
In addition, the incumbent is held accountable for the coordination and integration of program and budget requirements with the Agency's line and other staff organizations and is relied upon to take appropriate levels of risk in formulating, justifying and executing the more than $38 billion in goods and services annually. The Deputy Director, J8 and Director of Financial Improvement/Audit Remediation serves as the Agency's Chief Executive for Financial Improvement and Audit Remediation (FIAR).
The incumbent is delegated as the lead for all Agency audit activities to reach audit goals across three funds. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for building the overall Agency audit plan and to ensure compliance with all audit metrics and timelines. The Deputy Director, J8 and Director of Financial Improvement/Audit Remediation is the Agency expert on all audit support and remediation efforts and serves as the primary liaison to the DoW Inspector General, Independent Public Accounting firms, the Department's Deputy Chief Financial Officer, and the Deputy Assistant Secretaries for Financial Management in the Military Departments for all audit and accounting issues.
Summary
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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and 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. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. Do NOT submit a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).
Eligibility for this position will be based on clear and comprehensive showing that the applicant has had experience of the scope and quality sufficient to carry out the duties and assignments of the position. Additionally, applicants must possess the essential skills, knowledge, and abilities listed in the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications paragraphs below. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs):
Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. Extensive knowledge of financial management, risk management, and audit principles, theories, standards, and management systems. Demonstrated leadership in implementing major finance and/or audit related process improvement programs that impact processes, systems, and services across a geographically dispersed and diverse workforce. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):
In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. 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.
Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut…
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