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Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management Supervisory Financial Operations Specialist in United States
Summary The Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) serves as the IT hub of the U.S. Department of Labor. We develop, maintain and protect IT solutions and data across our 27 agencies to enable mission outcomes through technology and service. OCIO continually enhances federal IT and digital capability with a focus on cybersecurity and customer experience to serve America's wage earners, job seekers and retirees. Responsibilities This position will be in the Division of IT Resource Management, Financial Operations branch and is responsible for all financial operations, IT strategic sourcing and acquisitions for the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and be eligible for telework as determined by agency policy. This is not a remote position. Offices are located in Washington DC; Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Dallas, TX; Philadelphia, PA; Jacksonville, FL. For specific locations, please see: DOL offices. Advertised salary reflects the minimum and maximum pay for the above locations. Upon selection, the salary will be set in accordance with the selectee's assigned duty location. Major duties include but are not limited to: Serve as an authoritative advisor within the financial operations team, providing guidance and oversight to team members across varying grade levels. Review team members' work and financial files for accuracy and completeness. Provide verbal and written guidance to agency officials regarding budget submission requirements and other financial management matters. Ensure team has the most up-to-date information on budget and financial operational requirements. Assign and approve subordinates' work for equal distribution. Identify developmental and training needs of employees and finds ways to improve production. Develop performance standards for subordinates. Provide interpretation of the Department's budget policies to the agency. Participate in the overall coordination of the agency's financial tracking system for multiple budgets and related projections. Review accuracy of the agency's funds/obligations in the Department's financial and project management system. Approve all financial transactions when the branch chief is out of the office. Monitor adherence to financial procedures and budget limitations of the agency throughout the year. Develop the agency budget requests for submission to executive leadership. Provide the interpretation of the Department's budget and financial policies for the agency's operations and determines a resolution as conflicts arise. Review budget and financial operational requirements, policies, and regulations to ensure team has the most up-to-date information. Prepare requests for apportionments, allotments, and allocations in compliance with established agency requirements and governing entities such as, OMB, Treasury, GAO, and General Services Administration (GSA). Oversee internal control systems for all office expenditures; including purchase/credit cards, contracts, small purchases, and agency fund usage. Monitor all funds received from customer agencies and promptly informs leadership of any discrepancies. Address and resolves billing inconsistencies directly with the agency liaison and/or contracting officer's representative (COR). Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For this GS-14,Supervisory Financial Operations Specialist applicants must possess 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level GS-13 in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Applicants must meet three out of the four statements of specialized experience described below: 1. Experience applying the policies governing the tracking of obligations and expenditures across multiple appropriation types, including revolving funds, non-appropriated funds, and both multi-year and single-year appropriations. 2. Experience planning, coordinating, and directing financial management activities while providing executive-level guidance to senior leadership on organizational priorities and operational issues. 3. Experience forecasting funding needs, analyzing trends, and advising on corrective actions to maintain financial stability. 4. Experience using Microsoft Excel and financial management systems to analyze data, develop reports, monitor budget execution, and support data-driven financial decision-making. Education Additional Information The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION You may not be aware, but in the regulations for agency ethics programs, there are requirements for supervisors. Section 2638.103 of Title 5 of the CFR states: Every supervisor in the executive branch has a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. It is imperative that supervisors serve as models of ethical behavior for subordinates. Supervisors have a responsibility to help ensure that subordinates are aware of their ethical obligations under the Standards of Conduct and that subordinates know how to contact agency ethics officials. Supervisors are also responsible for working with agency ethics officials to help resolve conflicts of interests and enforce government ethics laws and regulations, including those requiring certain employees to file financial disclosure reports. In addition, supervisors are responsible, when requested, for assisting agency ethics officials in evaluating potential conflicts of interest and identifying positions subject to financial disclosure requirements. Supervisory Financial Disclosure (If applicable): This position is subject to the confidential financial disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). Therefore, if selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest(s) and your prospective position with DOL. This information will be required annually. For more information, click Telework Position Information. This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy. Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy. The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click here for Additional Information.