SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- BUDGET AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY ADVISORS - HEALTH PROGRAMS BUDGETING
- Notice Date
- 6/24/2015
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 928120
— International Affairs
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), National Office Procurement (OS:A:P), 6009 Oxon Hill Road, Suite 500, Oxon Hill, Maryland, 20745
- ZIP Code
- 20745
- Solicitation Number
- A15085
- Archive Date
- 1/15/2016
- Point of Contact
- Tonya P Carr,
- E-Mail Address
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Tonya.Carr@irs.gov
(Tonya.Carr@irs.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- BUDGET AND FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY ADVISORS HEALTH PROGRAMS BUDGETING The Budget and Financial Accountability program within the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Technical Assistance is competitively recruiting individuals to serve as resident (long-term) and intermittent (short-term) advisors in the areas of budgeting and financial management for health programs. Advisors provide support primarily to ministries of finance and health governmental officials in developing countries. Advisors are hired under personal services contracts. This recruitment is for assignments globally and significant international travel is required. Responsibilities and Duties: • Provide policy and technical advice on health programs budget formulation and budget execution. • Design Ministry of Health budget organizations including staffing patterns and job descriptions. • Draft new laws, regulations, standards and manuals applicable to health programs budget formulation and budget execution and control and assist country counterparts in implementation. • Design new processes for both manual and automated systems, such as budget formulation, multi-year budgeting, medium term expenditure frameworks, monitoring revenues and expenditures against budget, appropriation control including recording of encumbrances and commitments, monthly / quarterly allotments and spending plans and assist country counterparts in implementation. • Assist country counterparts in implementing budget and accounting transaction classifications (chart of accounts) which enhance transparency and internal management reporting. • Design management reports for improved communication of financial information and enhanced budget control. • Improve the presentation of the annual budget documents to provide greater clarity and transparency of government spending priorities. • Demonstrate budget analysis techniques and incorporation of better forecasting methodologies into the budget process. • Coach and mentor government counterparts on roles and responsibilities in a professional budget office. • Organize and perform on-the-job and classroom training in budgeting and related areas. Qualifications: • BA in business, accounting, finance or public administration or related field required with Masters preferred. • 5+ years in a financial leadership position for the health sector in a budget department in state or large-sized local government, budget office of a governmental health agency, or financial management of a governmental health plan including Medicaid. Experience in developing countries will be viewed positively. • Strong knowledge and understanding of budget management systems, the relationship of budget to other financial processes, best practices and a variety of budgeting disciplines such as performance and program budgeting. • Ability to identify and quantify the cost drivers of a health program and develop cost estimates. • Proficient in use of personal computers and MS Office Products and general office equipment. • Self-starter with ability to work independently and with confidentiality. • Exceptional analytical and problem solving abilities. • Ability to motivate the client and build consensus. • Ability to be flexible by changing focus and approaches based on needs of the client. • Strong communication and leadership skills. • Knowledge of international financial institutions and their policies and practices is desirable. • Proficiency in French, Spanish or other languages is highly desirable. • Preference given to individuals with current medical and security clearances. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salaries will be negotiated in accordance with program regulations based on demonstrated salary history. The salary ranges are from $60.49 to $80.79 per hour, subject to the cost of living adjustments (COLA) in effect at the time of contract award. Overseas benefits are provided as allowed by federal regulations. Successful applicants must be able to obtain medical and security clearances. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or U.S. resident aliens. HOW TO APPLY: Applicants should submit a cover letter and resume by e-mail to: recruitment@ota.treas.gov or by mail to: Office of Technical Assistance ATTN: Recruitment Coordinator 740 15th Street, N.W. - 4th Floor Washington, D.C. 20005 Please reference Solicitation A15085 on your cover letter and resume. When e-mailing, the subject line must contain the following: Solicitation A15085 - Budget (Health Programs Budgeting) Advisor - Applicant's Last Name, First Name. Please be advised that all contractors, if hired, must obtain a Data Universal Number (D-U-N-S). Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. No phone calls please and no hand carries. If you wish to be considered for this announcement and all future announcements for the Budget and Financial Accountability Program, you must state so in the cover letter to your application. This announcement is open and continuous until December 31, 2015 although selections may be made in advance of that date. The U.S. Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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