Federal Financial Management Branch Chief

Created at: January 14, 2026 00:09

Company: Office of Management and Budget

Location: Washington, DC, 20001

Job Description:

This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Federal Financial Management. The Federal Financial Management Branch Chief leads a professional staff engaged in improving and transforming Federal financial management operations to maximize value for the American people.
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, managing and leading a professional staff to achieve timely, effective, high-quality results. TQ 2: Senior-level experience in budget, program, and policy analysis, with practice in the use of quantitative techniques. Demonstrated senior-level abilities to analyze, communicate and recommend solutions to important, complex federal financial management, accounting or audit issues. TQ 3: Demonstrated experience developing and implementing policy to improve federal financial management practices and agency program execution to maximize value for the American public. TQ 4: Extensive experience applying and in-depth knowledge of federal accounting processes, systems and standards, budgeting practices, auditing, fraud, and risk mitigation including relevant regulations and standards. 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.
The Federal Financial Management Branch Chief supports cross-agency transformation efforts and improves government accountability and transparency by setting the strategic vision and priorities for Federal Financial Management to deliver a government that is smarter, more effective, and more efficient. The Branch Chief reports to the Deputy Controller for the Office of Federal Financial Management. As a Federal Financial Management Branch Chief, your typical work assignments may include the following: Managing a branch of professional staff who develop, plan, and implement governmentwide programs and policies pertaining to Federal Financial Management, including: Federal Spending Transparency, Payment Integrity, Financial Systems, Financial Reporting, Debt Collection, and Internal Controls and Oversight. Overseeing and providing expert advice and assistance to stakeholders and customers on governmentwide policies, regulations, and requirements related to financial management processes and reporting. Ensuring that OMB policy and oversight activities related to Federal Financial Management are consistent with the Administration's priorities. Representing OMB in interagency efforts and showing initiative in delivering completed, high-quality, on-time staff products to senior policy officials in OMB, the EOP, and other agencies.


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