About this role
Job SummaryThe Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (OASAM) provide the infrastructure and support that enables the U.S. Department of Labor 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.
QualificationsYou must meet the Basic Requirements (Individual Occupation Requirement, IOR) and the Specialized Experience to qualify for Cost Accountant, as described below. Please read these carefully. Basic Requirement: Degree: accounting; or a degree in a related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to 6 hours of credit in business law. (The term "accounting" means "accounting and/or auditing" in this standard. Similarly, "accountant" should be interpreted, generally, as "accountant and/or auditor.") OR Combination of education and experience: at least 4 years of experience in accounting, or an equivalent combination of accounting experience, college-level education, and training that provided professional accounting knowledge. The applicant's background must also include one of the following: Twenty-four semester hours in accounting or auditing courses of appropriate type and quality. This can include up to 6 hours of business law; A certificate as Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Internal Auditor, obtained through written examination; or Completion of the requirements for a degree that included substantial course work in accounting or auditing, e.g., 15 semester hours, but that does not fully satisfy the 24-semester-hour requirement of paragraph A, provided that (a) the applicant has successfully worked at the full-performance level in accounting, auditing, or a related field, e.g., valuation engineering or financial institution examining; (b) a panel of at least two higher level professional accountants or auditors has determined that the applicant has demonstrated a good knowledge of accounting and of related and underlying fields that equals in breadth, depth, currency, and level of advancement that which is normally associated with successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in paragraph A; and (c) except for literal nonconformance to the requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, the applicant's education, training, and experience fully meet the specified requirements. Specialized Experience: For the GS-14: Applicants must have 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. Qualifying specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience performing indirect cost proposals and pre-award cost reviews using accounting and financial data in compliance with the applicable Federal cost principles. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements of time-in-grade (52 weeks at the next lower grade), time-after-competitive-appointment (90 days), and minimum qualifications (52 weeks equivalent to the next lower grade in federal service). These requirements must be met within 30 days of 06/08/2026 the announcement closing date.
Major DutiesThe Office of the Senior Procurement Executive (OSPE) is responsible for the management and direction of DOL's acquisition systems and mission; providing effective, ethical, and prudent business advice; and robust acquisition policies and services. Furthermore, the OSPE promotes effective business practices that ensure the timely delivery of best value products and services to DOL; achieves DOL's policy objectives; and furthers integrity, competition, and transparency in DOL's acquisition system. This position is located in the Cost and Price Determination Division (CPDD). CPDD is responsible for the development and maintenance of a uniform approach to the determination of indirect costs and cost allocation plans, and the issuance of indirect cost rate agreements for DOL contracts and grants. Duties of the GS-14 Cost Accountant include, but are not limited to: Develop appropriate cost methodologies to recognize, determine, accumulate, and report costs of activities for management. Conduct pre-award cost reviews of direct and indirect costs proposed by prospective contactors. Prepare written reports and to be used in contract negotiations and discuss/negotiate directly with prospective contractors. Research/resolve audit findings on cost allocation plans and indirect cost rates. Interpret laws/regulations and develop clear guidelines for program users. Maintain relationships with other entities to discuss cost components and the implementation of cost policies, guidelines, and procedures related to indirect costs.