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Defense Finance and Accounting Service

Chief Transformation And Modernization Officer

Location: Multiple Locations
Requires Relocation: Yes
Start Date: 16/01/2026
End Date: 30/01/2026
Offering Type: Permanent
Hiring Paths: Senior executives, The public
Service Type: Senior Executive
Travel Percentage: 25% or less
Full Time On-site

Defense Finance and Accounting Service

About Defense Finance and Accounting Service

DFAS’ (Defense Finance and Accounting Service) mission is to lead the DoD (Department of Defense) in finance and accounting by ensuring the delivery of efficient, exceptional quality pay and financial information. We take pride in serving the men and women who defend America. DFAS is seeking goal-oriented people who like a challenge and care about serving our country. We offer rewarding careers in finance, accounting, information systems, contracting services, human resources, clerical work and many other areas.

Summary

Job summary

The position serves as the Chief Transformation and Modernization Officer (CTMO) leading the development and execution of comprehensive transformation strategy, modernization of business practices and development of innovative approaches to optimize the Agency's accounting and finance mission. The position is assigned to Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Headquarters. One position is available, which may be located at Indianapolis, IN; Cleveland, OH; or Whitehall (Columbus), OH.

Major duties

Drives enterprise-wide transformation, modernization and innovation focused on advanced technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and data analytics to enhance effectiveness, efficiency and agility in fulfilling agency mission. Leads Agency emerging capabilities including the Data Analytics Center of Excellence, robotics and AI initiatives in collaboration with Information and Technology leaders in support of the transformation of accounting and finance operations. Leads emerging systems initiatives, modernization, management and provisioning, ensuring alignment with Department architecture and systems plans while producing the greatest benefit and lowest risk for accounting and finance operations. Oversees the integration of customer experience, feedback and perspectives that provides essential business intelligence impacting agency transformation strategy. Manages resources, budget, financial planning, business needs, internal controls and audit of all initiatives to ensure viable planning and delivery of mission in alignment with Agency and Department mission, vision, values and goals. Collaborates with leadership throughout the Department of War, Office of Management and Budget, US Department of Treasury, Military Departments, Federal customers, Congress and private sector technology leaders in performance of duties.

Qualification

This position is in the Senior Executive Service (SES), a small elite group of top government leaders. SES members possess a diverse portfolio of experiences including strong skills to lead across organizations. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your application package that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) related to this position within your resume. Your resume may NOT EXCEED two pages. Resumes over the 2-page limit will be disqualified. ECQs and TQs must be addressed within your resume. Separate narrative statements addressing ECQs and TQs will not be considered. Please see the "Required Documents" section for additional information. Your resume should include examples of experience, education and accomplishments applicable to the qualifications. If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive further consideration for the position. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW AND PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. DRIVING EFFICIENCY: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. MERIT AND COMPETENCE: Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. LEADING PEOPLE: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group towards meeting the organization's vision, mission and goals, and to drive a high performance, high- accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ACHIEVING RESULTS: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQ's): In-depth knowledge of accounting and financial management principles, practices, standards and procedures, and related automated data systems. Demonstrated leadership and experience in successfully implementing large scale transformation, modernization, or innovation efforts for a variety of customers, with a focus on ensuring audit compliance and meeting generally accepted accounting principles and practices. DoD Joint Enterprise-wide Experience: Possess a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities. Executives should demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences. In accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 1300.26 "Operation of the DoD Financial Management Certification Program," this position requires you to obtain a Level 3 Certification under the DoD Financial Management Program as a condition of employment. If you are selected, you will have to obtain this certification within two (2) years of your entry on duty in the position. Failure to become certified within the required timeframe may be grounds for removal. from the position and/or Federal service. Once certified, the incumbent must obtain the required Continuing Education and Training (CET) units as outlined in DoDI 1300.26. Information about the DoD FM Certification Program is available at FM Certification

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for this position.

Evaluations

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) listed above. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. Highly qualified applicants may undergo one or more interviews and may be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to the position. The Selectee's application will be forwarded to OPM for review and certification by the QRB through a Structured Interview process unless he/she provides evidence of their non-competitive status (i.e., current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/ .