About this role
Job SummaryThe 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.
QualificationsYou must meet the Education Requirements OR the Specialized Experience to qualify for Financial Management Specialist, as described below. Education Substitution - If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. If qualifying based off education for the GS-11 level, applicant must possess: 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 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, in the Federal Service. Qualifying specialized experience for GS-11 includes meeting at least 4 out of 6 of the following : Experience applying Federal financial management principles, policies, and procedures to analyze, reconcile, and report financial data with accuracy and compliance. Experience managing Intragovernmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) transactions by processing IPAC bills, creating IPAC obligations, and reconciling transactions to ensure correctness and regulatory compliance. Experience using financial systems such as NCFMS, UFMS, and similar ERP platforms to extract, validate, analyze, and interpret financial information for reporting and audit support. Experience reviewing, tracking, and validating obligations, expenditures, and budget execution data to ensure funds availability and adherence to agency budget controls. Experience identifying financial discrepancies, researching root causes, and implementing corrective actions in coordination with program offices and financial operations units. Experience communicating financial findings, recommendations, and status updates clearly in both written and verbal formats to support operational and strategic decision-making.
Major DutiesThis 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 performs financial management work relating to the financial activities for multiple Department of Labor (DOL) regions. Major duties for this position include but are not limited to: Serve as a financial services liaison and backup point of contact for Department of Labor (DOL) field-based customer agencies, providing guidance and support on financial operations and transactions. Process and monitor Intra-Governmental Payment and Collection (IPAC) transactions to ensure timely and accurate payments, collections, and accounting activities. Review and analyze funding documentation to ensure compliance with federal fiscal regulations, appropriations law, Treasury requirements, and audit standards. Research, analyze, and reconcile financial transactions across multiple financial management systems, including the New Core Financial Management System (NCFMS). Perform Agency Location Code (ALC) and Treasury Account Symbol (TAS) reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of accounting records and Treasury reporting. Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies by conducting detailed financial analyses, preparing adjusting entries, and coordinating corrective actions with customer agencies and stakeholders. Prepare financial reports, reconciliations, and analytical summaries to support management decision-making and financial oversight activities. Collaborate with the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Treasury, and customer agencies to resolve financial issues and ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. Provide technical assistance and recommendations to improve financial management processes, reporting requirements, and internal controls.