Head of Tech Finance

Social Security Administration • Woodlawn, MD

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About The Position

The Head of Tech Finance reports to SSA's Chief Financial Officer and is the principal executive responsible for the strategic direction, leadership, and oversight of the agency's financial activities related to its information technology portfolio. The role integrates financial planning, resource allocation, and compliance for IT applications, projects, and operations, ensuring alignment with SSA's mission, Federal priorities, and statutory requirements.

The position provides executive leadership for enterprise-wide IT financial management and partners with the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer, and Strategic Sourcing leadership on IT financial strategies, policies, and programs. It oversees multi-year and annual IT budget formulation, justification, and execution, including CPIC processes, cost-benefit analyses, risk assessments, and investment reviews. The role also directs IT resource allocation and monitoring, establishes financial management policies and controls, advises senior leadership, and represents SSA in engagements with OMB, Congress, and interagency partners.

Candidates must demonstrate progressively responsible senior-level leadership experience equivalent to GS-15 or comparable, with executive managerial capability and experience directly related to the executive and technical qualifications. The position requires a resume of no more than two pages that demonstrates the required qualifications. No education qualification requirement is specified.

Requirements

• Responsible professional experience at a senior level equivalent to GS-15 or a comparable pay plan.
• Progressively responsible leadership experience demonstrating senior executive-level managerial capability and directly related skills and abilities.
• Demonstrated senior-level experience planning, formulating, justifying, and executing multi-year and annual IT budgets for a large Federal enterprise, including CPIC, OMB Circular A-11, FITARA requirements, cost-benefit analyses, and enterprise IT investment review processes.
• Resume must be no more than two pages and demonstrate the applicable Executive Core Qualifications and Mandatory Technical Qualifications.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must complete a Declaration for Federal Employment when requested.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Must file a Public Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
• May be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• Must demonstrate the five ECQs: commitment to the rule of law and principles of the American founding; driving efficiency; merit and competence; leading people; and achieving results.
• SES members, SESCDP-certified candidates, or candidates with SES reinstatement eligibility must attach proof of eligibility for noncompetitive SES appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated senior-level experience advising senior executives on the financial impacts of IT policy, legislation, and emerging technology trends, and representing an agency before OMB, Congress, and/or interagency bodies on IT financial management matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for enterprise-wide IT financial management.
• Partner with the Chief Financial Officer, Chief Information Officer, and Strategic Sourcing leadership to develop and execute IT financial strategies, policies, and programs aligned with SSA's mission and Federal priorities.
• Oversee formulation, justification, and execution of multi-year and annual IT budgets, including CPIC processes, cost-benefit analyses, risk assessments, and investment reviews.
• Direct allocation, execution, and monitoring of IT financial resources to ensure stewardship of public funds, internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance with Federal laws, OMB guidance, and statutory requirements.
• Develop and implement agency-wide IT financial management policies, procedures, and standards aligned with applicable Federal requirements.
• Advise senior leadership on IT financial implications and provide guidance on legislative, policy, and emerging technology issues affecting IT financial planning.
• Represent SSA in engagements with OMB, Congress, and interagency partners on IT financial matters.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed