Deputy CFO

Summary

Serves as the NASA Deputy Chief Financial Officer (CFO) reporting to the Agency CFO. As a key leader on the senior leadership team and senior civil servant in the Office of the CFO, the incumbent oversees NASA's ~$25B annual budget and the day-to-day operations while driving long-term strategic initiatives. The Deputy CFO ensures effective management, efficient use of Agency resources, and NASA Center resources are employed toward the achievement of NASA's strategic plan and overall mission.

Duties

The Deputy CFO: Advises the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) and Agency leadership on the financial strategies to achieve the NASA mission, which includes matters related to NASA policies, plans, and programs. Communicates with Agency leadership and supports the CFO in the analysis, presentation, and reporting of NASA's financial data and programmatic performance. Leads process and policy changes and implements technology and automated reporting solutions that ensure timely and accurate information for management decisions and cost effective and efficient financial function. Serves as the Agency liaison for all operational decisions regarding workforce, staffing, and strategic direction for OCFO staff at the Centers. Leads a team comprising of Chief Financial Officers and Directors within the enterprise. Preparing and transmitting an annual financial statement, audit report, and budget information to the Administrator, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the congressional committees of jurisdiction, and other authorities who review NASA's financial matters. Manages the tracking of major internal and external projects on behalf of the CFO, ensuring timely execution of deliverables related to briefings and memoranda, and establishes effective oversight mechanisms. Provides leadership for corporate policy development spanning a variety of financial management and budget functions, including strategy, operations, performance, and integration. Leadership for the planning, analysis, management, and operations of NASA's field Centers and NASA Headquarters (HQ) operational resources functions. Participates as a member of the CFO Council, established by statute in the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-576).

Qualifications and evaluation

All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. We will review your resume to ensure you meet the qualification requirements. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, your application will be referred to and evaluated by an executive panel. Highly Qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and/or be asked to provide a list of references or additional documents to confirm eligibility. Upon selection, if the selectee does not have Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), he/she must undergo an ECQ based structured interview with OPM before being appointed to this position.

Education

No Educational Requirement

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section and submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume to be included with your application package. Your uploaded resume may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the "Include Personal Information" section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit:https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. Faxed, emailed, and/or mailed application materials will not be accepted for this announcement. NASA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency contact center listed on the job vacancy announcement. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.

Required documents

A complete application includes items described below. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may be removed from consideration for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. RESUME: All applicants are required to submit a two (2) page resume showing all relevant experience. Applicants seeking initial career appointment to the SES must include evidence of the ECQs and MTQ within their resume. Please see this guidance: What to include in your resume. Note: if any of the following types of information are included on your resume, your application package may be disqualified: Classified or government sensitive information. Social Security Number (SSN) Photos of yourself Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Encrypted and digitally signed documents. If your resume contains any of the above information, you must redact that information prior to the submission of your application. VACANCY QUESTION/ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE RESPONSES: Responses are automatically submitted through USAJOBS when you apply to this vacancy. You may be asked to provide additional documentation to support your eligibility and the information provided in your application package. For example, we may request academic transcripts, SF-50s, SES Candidate Development Program certificate, etc. Therefore, we encourage you to have these documents prepared and ready when requested by the agency. If you fail to provide the required documents within the stated time period, we may withdraw a job offer and/or remove you from further consideration.

Additional information

Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES. **Amended to extend the close date to 8/11/2026**