R -- TREASURY BUDGET IRAQ ADVISORS

The U.S. Department of the Treasury provides technical assistance and policy advice to senior government and central bank officials and market participants in nearly 70 countries. We are recruiting candidates for several positions to be Treasury Budget Advisors in Iraq. Positions are available immediately for one-year assignments. The advisors must be U.S. Citizens with specific experience in public sector budgeting. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment and must be willing to relocate to Baghdad, Iraq. Ability to speak Arabic is desirable. We are seeking individuals with professional experience and qualifications in the following areas: ? Budget Execution ? Budget Accounting and Internal Controls ? Budget Policy/Processes and Management ? Internet-based financial reporting systems ? Intergovernmental Finance and Aid Formulas The incumbents would report directly to the Treasury Attach? at the U.S. Embassy. Listed below is the title and brief description covering these positions. Budget Policy Advisor The incumbent will work on a daily basis with the Treasury Attach? and related units in ministries and local governments. Tasks center on organizing basic budget operations, including aggregate expenditure management, budget formulation and execution policies and procedures; computer-based budget data collection and reporting; intergovernmental aid formulas and options; and accounting and control procedures required to run an effective public finance system. Treasury Advisors coordinate their efforts with other providers of technical assistance and will be engaged pursuant to a personal services contract administered by the Office of Technical Assistance of the Treasury Department of the United States. Candidates must be U.S. citizens. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salaries are negotiated in accordance with program regulations, based on demonstrated salary history and the skills required. The salary range is from $118,957 to $154,600. Substantial overseas benefits are provided as allowed by federal regulations. Successful applicants will be subject to a background investigation at the appropriate level and must be medically cleared. This announcement is open and continuous until March 31, 2007, although selections may be made in advance of that date based on program needs. 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, D.C. 20220. Please reference Solicitation Number A07-017 on your cover letter, resume or OF-612. Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. No phone calls please. For application materials, visit our web site at: www.ustreasury.hu and www.fedbizopps.gov (search by solicitation number A07-017). The OF-612 can also be found at www.opm.gov The U.S. Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer