This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Budget Review Division, Budget Concepts Branch. As Branch Chief, this position is responsible for leading a team of professional staff in the presentation and resolution of complex issues on the concepts and tools used in the Federal Budget process.
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 not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. 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. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1: Experience in, or demonstrated potential for, leading a team of senior professional staff with a variety of specialized knowledge in budgeting, program and policy analysis, and legislative analysis, as well as effectively using this knowledge to provide technical assistance and guidance to a variety of stakeholders. TQ 2: Ability to clearly present complex budget and policy issues to senior agency staff and policy officials, negotiate resolution of these issues, and implement policy decisions in a manner that achieves timely and effective results. TQ 3: Demonstrated mastery of the budget concepts included in OMB Circular A-11 and the budgetary requirements in Title 31 of the U.S. Code, and the ability to apply this knowledge to draft and score legislation, develop new budget concepts to address emerging issues, and clearly articulate the purpose of complex budget concepts and legal requirements to a variety of audiences. TQ 4: Expert knowledge about the processes and tools used to prepare the President's Budget, track legislative action on the Budget, meet budget enforcement requirements, and apportion and report on the use of funds. 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 the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: 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. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.
As a Budget Concepts Branch Chief, your typical work assignments may include the following: Managing a branch of professional staff who develop, interpret, and apply the concepts underlying the Federal Budget to continuously improve related methods, procedures, and controls. Overseeing and providing technical assistance to Federal agencies and OMB program offices in the formulation, execution, and reporting phases of the budget cycle. Representing OMB in interagency efforts, and showing initiative in delivering completed, high-quality, on-time staff products to senior policy officials in OMB, the Executive Office of the President (EOP), and other agencies.