Financial Management Specialist

Summary The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM) provides the infrastructure and support that enables the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to perform its mission. OASAM provides leadership and support for information technology, human resources management, procurement, business operations, safety and health, space management, civil rights, emergency management, security, budget, and performance. Responsibilities This position will be located at one of the following locations: Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; San Francisco, CA; Philadelphia, PA; Boston, MA. The advertised salary range reflects the minimum and maximum pay for these locations. Final salary will be determined based on the selectee's assigned duty station in accordance with applicable locality pay tables. This position is located in the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM), Office of Field Operations (OFO), Division of Finance, Finance Operations Branch. The employee is responsible for assuring both system and operation integrity of the Department's central and related financial management systems. Major duties for this position include but are not limited to: Develop, update, and maintain financial policies, standard operating procedures, desk guides, customer instructions, and other program documentation to promote consistent application of financial requirements. Serve as a technical resource to management, employees, and customer agencies by interpreting financial policies, resolving complex administrative finance issues, and providing guidance and training on financial processes and systems. Administer Treasury check processing operations by researching and resolving discrepancies, ensuring the accurate deposit and crediting of funds, reconciling financial records, and maintaining documentation that supports audit and management requirements. Review, analyze, and certify financial transactions and supporting documentation to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of accounting records and compliance with established internal controls. Administer the Department's Transit Subsidy Program by reviewing and approving participant applications, modifications, recertifications, and separations; ensuring program compliance; reconciling monthly invoices; maintaining official records; and providing technical assistance to program participants and management. Monitor transit subsidy activity, research and resolve billing discrepancies, prepare program reports, coordinate with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and ensure accurate processing of employee transit benefits. Support administration of the nationwide Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Relocation Program by advising employees and authorizing officials on relocation entitlements, allowances, and regulatory requirements; coordinating with relocation service providers; and monitoring relocation case activity. Calculate and validate PCS-related tax withholdings and allowances, including Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA), Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), Federal income tax, Social Security (OASDI), and Medicare taxes; assists with quarterly and annual tax reporting and system enhancements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet the Education Requirement OR Specialized Experience to qualify for this Financial Management Specialist position, as described below. Education Requirements: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related Specialized Experience: 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, GS-09. Qualifying specialized experience for GS-11 includes meeting at least 4 out of 5 of the following: Experience applying Federal financial management principles, policies, and procedures to analyze, reconcile, and report financial data in compliance with Federal requirements. Experience administering transit subsidy programs by reviewing and approving participant applications, ensuring compliance with program policies, resolving participant inquiries, and validating monthly transit invoices. Experience using Federal financial systems, including NCFMS, UFMS, and other ERP platforms, to extract, validate, analyze, and interpret financial data for reporting, reconciliation, and audit support. Experience reviewing and monitoring obligations, expenditures, and budget execution to ensure funds availability, accurate financial reporting, and compliance with agency budget controls. Experience identifying, researching, and resolving financial discrepancies by coordinating with program offices and financial management staff to implement appropriate corrective actions. Education Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service. If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information. 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 This position is inside the bargaining unit and will be included in the NCFLL bargaining unit. The full performance level is GS-11. 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 Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions. All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.