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The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) oversees the strategic development and maintenance of integrated budget, accounting, financial management, data analytics, financial modeling, and internal controls that are capable of producing useful, reliable, and timely financial and program performance data. The CFO is responsible for the oversight of ICE's $9.9 billion budget and serves as the liaison for Congressional Appropriations engagement.

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Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

07/12/2025 to 07/28/2025
Salary

$207,500 - $225,700 per year
Pay scale & grade

ES 00
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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- Washington, DC
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

No
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Full-time
Service

Senior Executive
Promotion potential

00
Job family (Series)
- 0505 Financial Management
Supervisory status

Yes
Security clearance

Top Secret
Drug test

Yes
Position sensitivity and risk

Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
- National security
Financial disclosure

Yes
Bargaining unit status

No
Announcement number

ICESES/25-12747888
Control number

840604600

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As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), you will be responsible for:

Through subordinate executives and senior-level managers, supervising a professional and technical workforce within the ICE Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) engaged in all facets of budget, accounting, financial management, financial systems, audit, internal controls, and program analysis and evaluation.
Providing oversight and guidance to other executives and staff within the OCFO and ICE program offices on complex financial management, accounting, and audit-related issues, as well as internal control and other related activities. This includes developing uniform financial management policies to simplify the control environment, providing standards of accountability, and increasing consistency and assurance over financial management systems and data.
Directing the formulation and establishment of long- and short-range financial management planning for the agency's financial management functions, with the objective of instituting a logical, integrated framework for financial management in support of all policy, planning, and programmatic efforts.
Providing insightful leadership for continued financial management transformation and improved customer service. This includes attracting, training, and retaining employees with exceptional financial management skills, as well as providing greater visibility and accountability into financial activity through timely, accurate, and useful data.
Leading ICE's financial, accounting, and budget, programs, as well as coordinating these activities with other ICE programs, including acquisition management, human capital, information technology, facilities and asset management, and law enforcement programs.
Providing guidance and recommendations to ICE leadership regarding all facets of budget, accounting, financial management, financial systems, audit, internal controls, and program analysis and evaluation.
Anticipating the effect of legislative, administrative and operational changes and initiatives and ensuring development of effective, legally compliant, fully responsible budget formulation strategies to provide for implementation of programmatic priorities.

As the CFO, you will supervise subordinate managing directors and their staffs in the execution of strategic and performance-based plans. You will provide day-to-day executive leadership and direction to the managing directors in all phases of the agency's resource management. This includes analyzing current and/or requirement management policies and procedures to design new or revised/improved processes and validate current processes with respect to statutory and/or regulatory requirements.

You will oversee implementation of the agency's financial action plan, as well as the agency's audit and internal control activities. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring timely and complete reporting and analysis of activities, ensuring that requisite policies and procedures by OCFO organizations are established, and that appropriate measures are in place to monitor the accomplishment of OCFO goals and objectives
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You will play a key leadership role in defining objectives and priorities, and in coordinating activities associated with resource and program management functions. You will liaise with other Federal departments and agencies and serve as a principal ICE representative on interagency group dealings with financial management. You will develop and maintain contact with all levels of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Office of Management and Budget officials, other government agencies, Congress, and other professional groups.

In conjunction with the DHS CFO, you will collaborate to develop and support the execution of Departmentwide CFO initiatives and contribute to achieving CFO functional excellence by actively participating in designated working groups.

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Conditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
If you are a male born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under federal law, if selected for this position.
You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
You must file a Public Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment.
Satisfactory completion of a drug test is a condition of placement and/or employment in the position and the incumbent(s) of this position is/are subject to random drug testing.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires SES appointees coming from outside the Federal service to verify they are eligible to work in the United States.
You must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Qualifications

1. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible executive leadership and supervisory experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined in the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications listed below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the federal service or its equivalent.

This experience should be sufficiently broad in scope and at a major management level in a large or complex organization. The ideal candidate will have experience supervising a large number of employees through subordinate supervisors and have experience hiring, developing, and evaluating employees. As such, your resume should demonstrate that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully fulfill responsibilities inherent in most SES positions such as:

Directing the work of an organizational unit;
Ensuring the success of one or more specific major programs or projects;
Monitoring progress toward strategic organizational goals, evaluating organizational performance and taking action to improve performance; and
Supervising the work of employees, developing policy, and other executive functions.

If your experience does not include these basic qualifications, you will not be determined qualified for this position.

2. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs)

The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and potential, not technical expertise. They measure whether an individual has the broad executive skills needed to succeed in a variety of SES positions. All applicants will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs.

ECQ 1: Leading Change - This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ 2: Leading People - This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ 3: Results Driven - This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
ECQ 4: Business Acumen - This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5: Building Coalitions -This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.

Additionally, the Fundamental Competencies are the personal and professional attributes that are critical to successful performance in the SES and serve as the foundation for each of the ECQs. They are cross-cutting; experience and training that strengthen and demonstrate these competencies will enhance a candidate's overall qualifications for the SES.

Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation

Additional information on the ECQs is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/executive-core-qualifications/.

3. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs)

In addition to the ECQs, all applicants must demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the following TQs.

TQ 1 - Demonstrated ability to manage complex financial management and accounting programs for a large government or business entity, including developing policies, implementing major financial management systems, and building a strong, performance-oriented organization.
TQ 2 - Demonstrated experience and ability to provide authoritative advice and counsel to senior officials on complex financial management activities, including budget formulation, financial statement preparation, management of audits and corrective action plans, and presentation of periodic financial statements of position to management associated with standard general ledger activity.
TQ 3 - Demonstrated experience managing efforts to resolve complex financial management issues identified by management personnel.
TQ 4 - Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with agency or national organizational leadership to effectively communicate complex financial matters and support decision-making, as well as communicate effectively with Executive Officials, Congressional staff, and stakeholder groups.

Education

There are no educational requirements for this position.

Additional information

SES Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders and generally is key to advancement. SES members may be reassigned at the discretion of the appointing authority and may be required to sign a mobility agreement. You must be prepared to accept, without objection, reassignment based on the needs of the agency, including for operational and/or career development purposes.

Political Appointee Employee Verification: OPM must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Noncareer SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information in your resume.

Veterans' Preference: Veterans' preference does not apply to SES positions. Do not submit a DD214 when applying for this position.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications described in this vacancy announcement. The evaluation will consider the quality and extent of your experience and qualifications.

The best qualified applicants will be distinguished from other minimally qualified applicants by a screening panel to determine the degree to which qualification requirements are met. Highly qualified applicants may undergo an interview and reference checks. Results of the selection process will be reviewed - and recommendations on final selection to the appointing authority made - in accordance with the agency's Executive Resources Board process. Verification of performance, suitability, and security information will be taken into consideration when making offers of employment.

The application process used to recruit this position is the traditional method. Unless you have already been certified by an OPM-administered Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past, your ECQs must be certified by a QRB after selection and before appointment can occur.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

1. RESUME - Required for all applicants

When uploading your resume, select the Supporting Document Type labeled "Resume." Your resume must not exceed two (2) standard 8.5" x 11" pages in length (1 sheet double-sided or 2 sheets one-sided) with 1-inch margins on the top and bottom, 1/2-inch margins on the left and right, and a font no smaller than 11 points.

Your resume must reflect proven, demonstrated success in meeting the TQs related to this position as well as the ECQs related to all positions in the SES. It should provide evidence of the necessary level of management skills, characteristics, qualities, specialized knowledge, and technical competence that would indicate successful performance in the position, including clear and concise examples that emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, and the results of your actions. If your resume does not demonstrate the qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

Only a two-page resume is required at the point of application. A panel may assess whether you possess the required ECQs and TQs through resume reviews, assessments, and/or interviews at a later time. If selected, you will be required to submit a ten-page ECQ narrative.

Your resume must also include the following information:
- Vacancy announcement number: ICESES/25-12747888
- Your full name, email and mailing address, and day/evening telephone numbers.
- Educational information, including the name, city, and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degree received.
- If applicable, your current SES or Candidate Development Program (CDP) certified status, or your reinstatement eligibility to the SES and dates held on the SES career appointment.
- If you are currently, or have been within the last five years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Noncareer SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch.
- Information about your paid and non-paid work experience related to this position including:
  - Job title (include series and grade if federal job)
  - Employer's name and address
  - Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year)
  - Duties and accomplishments
2. PROOF OF NON-COMPETITIVE ELIGIBILITY - Current and former SES members and graduates of an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) who wish to be considered as non-competitive eligible, must provide proof of eligibility

Current and former SES members should provide a copy of the Standard Form (SF) 50, Notification of Personnel Action, for the initial appointment to the SES. This personnel action is the only action that reflects that you previously competed and were certified by an OPM QRB. When uploading your SF-50, select the Supporting Document Type labeled "SF-50/Notification of Personnel Action."

CDP graduates must provide a copy of the OPM QRB Criterion B certification. When uploading your QRB Certification, select the Supporting Document Type labeled "Other."

Individuals who were removed from the SES or did not complete the SES probationary period are not eligible for a non-competitive appointment.
To apply for this position, you must complete the assessment questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Your application package must be submitted via USAJOBS. We do not accept application packages via email, fax, or standard/express mail. It is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, and sent is received and is accurate.

To begin, click Apply Online on this vacancy announcement to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account.

Your application materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. EDT of the closing date of this announcement.

It is your responsibility to ensure all documents specified under the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement have been submitted. Do not submit any additional information/documents not specifically requested. Unsolicited documents will not be considered. Failure to submit any of the required documents as stated will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.

Documents that do not adhere to the specified requirements may be disqualified. We recommend uploading your documents in PDF format to preserve formatting and ensure conformance with the specifications outlined in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Agency contact information

Nina Parlotz

Phone

202-809-6485

Email

nina.parlotz@ice.dhs.gov

Address

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
500 12th Street
Washington, DC 20536
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted, you will receive confirmation by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Executive Services Unit to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification by email regarding your status in the selection process.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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1. RESUME - Required for all applicants

When uploading your resume, select the Supporting Document Type labeled "Resume." Your resume must not exceed two (2) standard 8.5" x 11" pages in length (1 sheet double-sided or 2 sheets one-sided) with 1-inch margins on the top and bottom, 1/2-inch margins on the left and right, and a font no smaller than 11 points.

Your resume must reflect proven, demonstrated success in meeting the TQs related to this position as well as the ECQs related to all positions in the SES. It should provide evidence of the necessary level of management skills, characteristics, qualities, specialized knowledge, and technical competence that would indicate successful performance in the position, including clear and concise examples that emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, and the results of your actions. If your resume does not demonstrate the qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

Only a two-page resume is required at the point of application. A panel may assess whether you possess the required ECQs and TQs through resume reviews, assessments, and/or interviews at a later time. If selected, you will be required to submit a ten-page ECQ narrative.

Your resume must also include the following information:

Vacancy announcement number: ICESES/25-12747888
Your full name, email and mailing address, and day/evening telephone numbers.
Educational information, including the name, city, and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degree received.
If applicable, your current SES or Candidate Development Program (CDP) certified status, or your reinstatement eligibility to the SES and dates held on the SES career appointment.
If you are currently, or have been within the last five years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Noncareer SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch.
Information about your paid and non-paid work experience related to this position including:
- Job title (include series and grade if federal job)
- Employer's name and address
- Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year)
- Duties and accomplishments

2. PROOF OF NON-COMPETITIVE ELIGIBILITY - Current and former SES members and graduates of an OPM-approved SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) who wish to be considered as non-competitive eligible, must provide proof of eligibility

Current and former SES members should provide a copy of the Standard Form (SF) 50, Notification of Personnel Action, for the initial appointment to the SES. This personnel action is the only action that reflects that you previously competed and were certified by an OPM QRB. When uploading your SF-50, select the Supporting Document Type labeled "SF-50/Notification of Personnel Action."

CDP graduates must provide a copy of the OPM QRB Criterion B certification. When uploading your QRB Certification, select the Supporting Document Type labeled "Other."

Individuals who were removed from the SES or did not complete the SES probationary period are not eligible for a non-competitive appointment.

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To apply for this position, you must complete the assessment questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Your application package must be submitted via USAJOBS. We do not accept application packages via email, fax, or standard/express mail. It is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, and sent is received and is accurate.

To begin, click Apply Online on this vacancy announcement to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account.

Your application materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. EDT of the closing date of this announcement.

It is your responsibility to ensure all documents specified under the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement have been submitted. Do not submit any additional information/documents not specifically requested. Unsolicited documents will not be considered. Failure to submit any of the required documents as stated will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.

Documents that do not adhere to the specified requirements may be disqualified. We recommend uploading your documents in PDF format to preserve formatting and ensure conformance with the specifications outlined in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Agency contact information

Nina Parlotz

Phone: 202-809-6485
Email: nina.parlotz@ice.dhs.gov
Address: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
500 12th Street
Washington, DC 20536
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted, you will receive confirmation by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Executive Services Unit to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification by email regarding your status in the selection process.

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Help

Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

07/12/2025 to 07/28/2025
Salary

$207,500 - $225,700 per year
Pay scale & grade

ES 00
Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- Washington, DC
Remote job

No
Telework eligible

No
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Full-time
Service

Senior Executive
Promotion potential

00
Job family (Series)
- 0505 Financial Management
Supervisory status

Yes
Security clearance

Top Secret
Drug test

Yes
Position sensitivity and risk

Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
- National security
Financial disclosure

Yes
Bargaining unit status

No
Announcement number

ICESES/25-12747888
Control number

840604600

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/840604600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

Chief Financial Officer

Summary

Overview

Open & closing dates

Salary

Pay scale & grade

Location

Remote job

Telework eligible

Travel Required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Appointment type

Work schedule

Service

Promotion potential

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

Security clearance

Drug test

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

Financial disclosure

Bargaining unit status

Announcement number

Control number

This job is open to

Duties

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

Education

Additional information

How You Will Be Evaluated

Agency contact information

Next steps

Required Documents

How to Apply

Agency contact information

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