R -- BUDGET POLICY AND TREASURY ADVISORS

BUDGET POLICY AND TREASURY ADVISORSThe U.S. Department of the Treasury is competitively recruiting individuals to serve as Resident (long-term) and Intermittent (short-term) budget policy and treasury advisors to governmental officials in emerging economies. This recruitment is for assignments globally and significant international travel is required. For budget execution and treasury operations, advisors may assist in establishing/strengthening treasury functions, including developing new expenditure regulations, charts of accounts and other coding structures, and cash management systems. Knowledge of how the budget relates to other financial processes, such as debt, revenue and banking systems is useful. Advisors may also aid in the structuring of a governmental accounting system, integrated financial management systems and internal control systems. For budget development, advisors may participate in the creation of laws and regulations, the improvement of budget classification schemes, the incorporation of better forecasting methodologies into the budget process, and the implementation of new procedures and budget presentations. Qualifications: Applicants should be self-starters with a background in government budget or treasury processes at the federal, state or local level. A Master?s degree in public finance or related field is preferred. Overseas experience in developing countries, military, or other government service will be viewed positively. Proficiency in French, Spanish or other languages is highly desirable. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or U.S. resident aliens. Salaries and Benefits: Salaries are negotiated in accordance with program regulations, based on demonstrated salary history and the skills required. The salary ranges from $107,521 to $152,000 subject to January 2007 cost of living adjustments (COLA), Successful applicants will be subject to a background investigation at the appropriate level. Overseas benefits are provided as allowed by federal regulations. This announcement is open and continuous until June 30, 2007, although selections maybe made in advance of that date. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume or OF-612 by e-mail to: tgray@ota.treas.gov or by mail to: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Technical Assistance, Attn: Recruitment Coordinator, 740 15th Street, N. W., 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20220. Please reference Solicitation Number A07-008 on your cover letter, resume or OF-612. Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. No phone calls please. If you wish to be considered for this announcement and all future announcements for Budget Policy and Treasury Advisors, you must state so in the cover letter to your application. For application materials, visit our web site at: www.ustreasury.hu/ and www.fedbizopps.gov (search by solicitation number A07-008). The OF-612 form can also be found at www.opm.gov The U.S. Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.