Transportation Finance Manager (DH)

The candidate serves as the Division's Transportation Finance Manager and key advisor to the Division Administrator. The purpose of this position is to strengthen FHWA’s stewardship, ensure accountability of Federal funds and achieve organization excellence in delivering the Federal-aid highway and transportation program. The Finance Manager is responsible for monitoring and validating the proper use of Federal‑aid highway funds across programs (formula, discretionary, specialized/earmarked). 

Qualifications:

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet either the education or experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

To qualify for the GS-13 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12 it must include:

• Experience conducting reviews and/or audits of financial programs, such as system assessment, statement of assurance, and financial integrity reviews to ensure expenditure of funds in accordance with regulatory or legal requirements. AND
• Experience managing Federal aid programs (i.e., grants and cooperative agreements). This includes compliance oversight, reconciling and monitoring fund balances, reporting, improper payment reviews and fiscal integrity. AND
• Experience working with stakeholders such as grant recipients, contractors and other federal agencies to coordinate financial activities, identify problems and recommend solutions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Financial Management - Prepares, justifies, and/or administers the budget for program areas; plans, administers, and monitors expenditures to ensure cost-effective support of programs and policies; assesses financial condition of an organization.
2. Compliance - Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
3. Financial Assistance Mechanisms - Knowledge of the differences between acquisition and financial assistance purposes and requirements; knowledge of Federal assistance instruments, techniques, and procedures for grants (for example, block, mandatory, discretionary) and agreements (for example, cooperative, interagency).
4. Contracting/Procurement - Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques, or requirements (for example, Federal Acquisitions Regulations) for contracting or procurement, and contract negotiation and administration.
5. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).  Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.  You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Responsibilities:

This position performs duties in the areas of financial management, management analyses, procurement and contract administration. The Finance Manager exercises leadership, provides financial management direction of the Federal-aid highway program, and authorizes Federal reimbursement of applicable transportation projects.

As a Transporation Finance Manager, you will:

•  Represent the Division Administrator and have delegated authority to develop, promote and implement improved accounting practices and procedures. 
•  Manage the Division's financial team, and ensure oversight and compliance with regulatory requirements and provide annual certification of internal financial controls.
• Approve or review project agreements/modifications and payment/reimbursement requests while providing oversight to ensure eligibility and adequate documentation.
• Evaluate reports of alleged non-compliance from state audits follow up on corrective actions to completion.
• Conduct periodic billing reviews and transaction testing to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the Federal payments approved by the Division. Coordinate with the State DOT to identify root causes, make recommendations, and implement corrective actions.
• Review the State’s financial management systems and processes annually to determine compliance with Federal regulatory requirements and integrity of financial transactions recorded in the Fiscal Management Information System (FMIS).
•  Provide information and guidance to Division and State DOT officials regarding financial information, policies, financing alternatives and other activities.

The ideal candidate for this position is proficient in the review, interpretation and application of financial management programs and policies. The candidate is experienced in overseeing financial reviews, working with senior level professionals in various organizations, serving as a senior agency/organization representative and leading people.

Salary : $106,437