INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TECHNICAL ADVISOR - Personal Services Contractor
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The US Department of the Treasury, Office of Technical Assistance (OTA) is recruiting International Public Financial Management Technical Advisors for its Budget and Financial Accountability Team. These are Personal Services Contractor positions, requiring individuals to live overseas or undertake significant international travel to assist counterpart governments in improving Public Financial Management. Applications are accepted on an open and continuous basis until June 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
Advisors will provide technical advice and support to Ministries of Finance in developing countries, focusing on various aspects of the budget cycle, including:
- Budget formulation and execution
- Accounting, reporting, and audit
- Treasury management and Enterprise Risk Management
- Developing proposals, drafting laws/regulations, evaluating business processes, and providing training.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Personal Services Contract (PSC) - Presolicitation
- Duration: Resident (long-term) or intermittent (short-term) engagements
- Set-Aside: None specified (individual recruitment)
- Application Deadline: June 30, 2026
- Published: January 15, 2026
Qualifications
- Required: Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, public administration, or related field; five or more years in a senior federal, state, or large local government position with experience in budget planning, execution, financial management, accounting, treasury, or risk management.
- Preferred: Master's degree, advanced professional certifications (CPA, CFA, CPFO), prior international experience, strong knowledge of internal controls, project management, and communication skills. Proficiency in French, Spanish, or other languages is desirable.
Additional Notes
- Salary: Negotiated in accordance with OTA program regulations, not to exceed Senior Executive Service EX-III hourly equivalent (current starting hourly rate: $81.11 to $100.38).
- Benefits: Overseas benefits provided as allowed by federal regulations.
- Security Clearance: Ability to obtain a Secret clearance is required. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain State Department medical clearance for worldwide travel.
- Application: Submit a cover letter and resume via email to recruitment@ota.treas.gov. Reference Solicitation 2032K826R00007 in the cover letter, resume, and email subject line (format:
Solicitation 2032K826R00007 – Budget Advisor - Applicant’s Last Name, First Name). Companies should not submit resumes on behalf of individuals. Successful applicants must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).