Client

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), created by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to encourage the continuation and maintenance of private sector defined benefit pension plans, provides timely and uninterrupted payment of pension benefits, and keeps pension insurance premiums at a minimum for over 31 million Americans. Ranked number two among small agencies for “Best Places to Work in the Federal Government for 2024”, the PBGC cultivates a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness, so all employees can contribute their full potential to accomplish PBGC's important mission. For more information, please see: www.pbgc.gov.

Key Duties:

Reporting to the PBGC Director and overseeing a staff of approximately 100 with an operating budget of approximately $20M, the Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for:

  • The effective and efficient planning, overseeing, directing, and managing of the financial operations, investment management, and accounting (both accounts payable, accounts receivable, as well as debt collection) of the corporation.

  • Overseeing the active management of PBGC’s multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio, including the implementation and execution of the corporation’s investment strategy within regulatory guidelines, as well as cash management to ensure liquidity for benefit payments.

Qualifications:

All qualification and eligibility requirements must be met by the announcement closing date. To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirement for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

Specialized Experience:
Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent to the GS-15 grade level in the private sector providing senior leadership experience and policy/program expertise in all the following functions: investment management, financial operations, and audits and controls.

Examples include serving in a senior role where responsible for all of the following: Managing programs supported by a multi-billion-dollar investment portfolio; Directing enterprise-wide accounting operations including receivables and payment disbursements; Overseeing the establishment of internal control frameworks supporting annual financial audits, and Providing executive oversight of financial management activities to ensure long-term solvency and compliance with all applicable requirements and regulations.

Selective Placement Factor:
Demonstrated executive-level experience with fiduciary responsibility for oversight of a diversified investment portfolio of at least $10 billion in assets under management, including strategic asset allocation, equities and fixed income oversight, enterprise risk governance, and performance monitoring.

Education: There is no affirmative education requirement for this position. However, the PBGC prefer candidates have:

A bachelor’s or advanced degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or a closely related field that provides a strong foundation in financial theory and capital markets.

Desired Professional Certifications: Certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or equivalent credentials are highly desirable.

Veteran’s Preference: If claiming veteran's preference, you should indicate the type of veteran's preference you are claiming on your resume. For veteran's preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 copy or Member 7 copy), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions.

Your DD-214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. If the appropriate copy of the DD-214 is not submitted and the discharge status is not confirmed, you will not receive credit for the claimed active-duty military service.

How to apply:
To be considered, all interested candidates must apply by the deadline at www.USAJOBS.gov. This is a resume-based application. Within the resume, candidates must demonstrate evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is directly related to the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities outlined below. Your resume must not exceed 2 pages. Applicants who submit resumes in excess of two (2) pages may be removed from consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated by demonstrating the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) in your resume:

  • Skill in finance and accounting, information resource management, management of investment portfolios, and management of financial audits.
  • Skill in establishing organizational financial direction and providing executive oversight of investment management, accounting operations, and financial internal control frameworks within a large organization.
  • Specific knowledge and skill in the management of investment portfolios.

Cover Letter (Optional): Your cover letter should state your interest in this position and the strengths that you feel will make you an asset to the PBGC. We will not use your cover letter to determine your qualifications; however, your cover letter will go to the Selecting Official along with your resume if you are referred.

Compensation: Up to $228,000 plus eligibility for a recruitment bonus, performance awards, and potentially relocation assistance.

EEO: All candidates will be considered without regard to race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability. The PBGC provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Additional: The selected candidate will undergo a personnel security background investigation.

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required.

Deadline: All applicants must apply via USAJOBS by 11:59 PM (ET) on 4/27/26. Within the USAJOBS announcement, please carefully review the “Required Documents” section and follow all instructions under "How to Apply" to ensure you submit a complete application.

Contact: For more information and guidance on how to apply, please contact Darren DeGioia at darren.degioia@jdgsearch.com