Supervisory Financial Operations Specialist

Full Job Description

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.

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. Major Duties:

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).