Summary This position is in the Senior Executive Service, a small elite group of top government leaders. SES members possess a diverse portfolio of experiences including strong skills to lead across organizations. As an executive you will influence the direction of innovation and transformation of the federal government and lead the next generation of public servants. Responsibilities 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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 wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. 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. 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. 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. In addition, DoW requires the Enterprise Perspective: The ability to apply a broad point of view and an understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities is required. Executives must demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. A separate narrative statement is not required. This information should be embedded within the application package (Resume, Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications). 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 must attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. See "Required Documents" section for additional information. Education Additional Information Veteran's preference does not apply to the SES. This position is subject to Financial Management Certification. The Executive must be able to obtain the appropriate certification level for their position. This is a Financial Management (FM) Level 3 Certified position. In accordance with Public Law 112-81 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012) and DoW Policy, the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoW FM Certification program within the allotted timeframe. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. 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, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement. Tiering: The Department/Agency structures its SES positions into categories (i.e. tiers) to determine the pay range for each position. The categories are based on the position scope, breadth, functions, and placement within the structure of organizational levels across the Department/Agency. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx) If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact the DLA SES Program Manager, J1SESProgram@dla.mil. OPM must authorize any employment offers made to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Noncareer SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on 02/09/2026.
