This executive-level position directs and manages all financial, budget, and administrative support functions for the National Ocean Service (NOS), ensuring compliance with financial standards and supporting NOAA's strategic goals. The role involves overseeing budget planning, financial policies, administrative services, and human capital management, and serves as a key liaison for financial inquiries.
Responsibilities
Direct and manage all NOS financial, budget, and administrative support functions
Coordinate and standardize requirements and practices across all NOS organizational elements
Oversee financial management activities and an integrated NOS accounting and financial management system, including auditable financial reporting and internal controls
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and principles, financial information, and system functional standards
Manage directly or participate in the design, development, and implementation of performance measurement systems
Manage all matters relating to NOAA/NOS budget planning, formulation, presentation, execution, reporting, and requirements for financial management systems and other operations
Support the NOAA strategic planning process by defining NOS financial and other resources needed and likely to be available in the near and long-term
Manage the development and implementation of all NOS budgetary and financial policies and processes
Ensure policies and systems fully support the NOS mission and comply with Administration and Departmental financial and budget policies and initiatives
Lead NOS efforts to achieve modernization and streamlining goals, including workforce restructuring (if needed), "end-state" resource targets, and business process engineering
Provide direction and manage administrative services, including property, space, records management, facilities management, FOIA, and human capital management services
Formulate NOS policies relating to executive affairs, administrative resources, and Workforce and labor-management programs
Manage NOS-wide funding for procurement, grants, logistics, facilities, and support functions
Serve as the chief point of contact for working with and negotiating a resolution of Inspector General, Government Accountability Office, and Office of Management and Budget inquiries or recommendations relating to financial or budgetary concerns
Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
Senior Executive Service employees are subject to a one-year probationary period (unless already completed)
Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency
If a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify registration with the Selective Service System or exemption
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May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests
File a Public Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter
Obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Top-Secret security clearance prior to entrance on duty
Committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government
Passionate about the ideals of the American republic
Committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution
Broad executive-level experience in a large scientifically and technically complex organization reflecting leadership in and understanding of strategic multi-year operational planning that includes financial, human capital, and administrative management of an organization
Direct knowledge of and experience with budgeting concepts; financial and cost accounting and reporting concepts and principles; performance measurement concepts and internal control processes
Substantial familiarity with the design or operation of large financial budget and management information systems, including automated management environments
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 1)
Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades (ECQ 2)
Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality (ECQ 3)
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 (ECQ 4)
Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors (ECQ 5)
Resume limited to two pages, without images or graphics, including examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualifications
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee
Reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy
Important Details
Application deadline: July 13, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET
Travel required: Occasional travel
Appointment type: Permanent
Supervisory status: Yes
Drug test: Yes
Security clearance: Top Secret
Position sensitivity and risk: Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Background check type: National security
Financial disclosure required: Yes
Application Process
Complete the online application and submit required documents
Resume and supporting documentation will be reviewed for minimum qualifications
Application package will be further reviewed for Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQ) addressed within the two-page resume
Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official
Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, executive qualifications must be certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment
Selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period upon QRB certification
Mobility
Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders
Individuals selected for SES positions may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines
May be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement
About the Company
The National Ocean Service (NOS) provides science-based solutions through collaborative partnerships to address evolving economic, environmental, and social pressures on the Great Lakes, ocean, and coasts, supporting the broader strategic goals of the Department and NOAA.
Do you crave adventure? Does protecting our planet ignite your passion? Do you dream of contributing to scientific research while serving your country? Discover a career beyond the horizon in the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps.
