Chief Financial Officer

Summary The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies through the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings This Senior Executive Service (SES) position of Chief Financial Officer is located in the Office of the Executive Director. For more information visit: Office of the Executive Director. Responsibilities The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads a team responsible for executive and administrative operations in compliance with the CFO Act. Key responsibilities include managing audits, formulating and executing the Commission's budget, overseeing accounting systems and internal controls, managing FERC fees and annual charges, ensuring financial integrity, and directing procurement, contracting, purchasing, facilities, and administrative programs. The CFO also establishes Commission-wide operating procedures, policies, and priorities, and develops short- and long-term plans, including defining and synthesizing data for FERC's management planning and control system. Formulates and executes the FERC budget. Directs and maintains accounting systems and reporting operations in compliance with Treasury, OMB, and GAO standards. Ensures compliance with the CFO Act by developing and implementing policies and procedures for effective financial management. Manages financial statements and reports in accordance with OMB guidance and ensure favorable audit outcomes. Directs procurement, contracting, and purchasing programs and activities. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen or National. A one-year probationary period may be required. A background investigation is required. This is not a bargaining unit position (AFGE Local 421). Generally, male applicants must be registered with the Selective Service. Relocation expenses will not be paid. If hired, you may be required to divest certain energy-related securities. Maximum of 2 page resume. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Subject to a 1-year SES/supervisory probationary period (unless already completed). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)

Created: 2026-02-05