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 The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Relocation Expenses, Recruitment Incentives, Superior Qualifications and Special Needs Pay-Setting Authority may be negotiable. Click here for Additional Information. The position may be located at any of the DOL office locations, if available. The advertised salary range reflects the minimum and maximum pay for all 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 Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Directorate of the Administration, Business Management, and Governance (ABMG), Fiscal Operations Branch. ABMG oversees the annual budget for IT investments, managing OCIO financial operations, and ensuring proper accounting and reporting of funds. Major duties for the GS-12 include, but are not limited to: Assist in interpreting and analyzing financial data from prior and current years to establish requirements and promote efficient resource utilization. Prepare requests for apportionments, allotments, allocations, and operating budgets in compliance with OMB, Treasury, GAO, GSA, and DOL policies and procedures. Analyze task orders and contract modification requests to determine costs and their impact on respective contract funds. Recommend reprogramming of funds as needed and prepares spreadsheets for funding projections and task orders. Oversee requests for purchases and contract modifications, ensuring compliance with DOL policies and proper utilization of carry-over funds when available. Prepare various reports, written analyses, and recommendations on programmatic and budgetary matters for the OCIO. Major duties for the GS-13 include, but are not limited to: Oversee requests for purchasing and contract modifications in compliance with DOL policies, ensuring proper use of carry-over funds when available. Prepare complex reports and analyses on programmatic and budgetary matters for OCIO leadership. Maintain detailed records of expenditures for contracts and task orders, analyzing costs against funding to ensure sufficiency or identify excesses. Issue financial management reports on contracts and funding levels, providing detailed cost analyses. Ensure internal controls are in place for office expenditures, including purchase/credit cards and contracts. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet the Specialized Experience to qualify for the Fiscal Operations Specialist position, as described below. For the GS-12, applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-11 in the Federal Service. For the GS-13, applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-12 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 GS-12 includes (applicants must meet two out of the four statements to be found qualified): Experience creating financial reports by pulling data from enterprise financial systems and using advanced Microsoft Tools, e.g., Excel tools, Pivot Tables, as well as databases. Experience supporting monthly and year end closeout by reviewing accounting transactions, checking obligations, correcting errors, and helping ensure financial records are accurate. Experience supporting analyses, assessing alternatives, and recommending viable input for financial management and process improvement initiatives. Experience conducting financial forecasting and scenario analysis by developing multiyear cost projections for operations and personnel. Qualifying specialized experience for GS-13 includes (applicants must meet three out of the four statements to be found qualified): Experience creating financial reports and analyses by pulling data from enterprise financial systems and using advanced Microsoft Tools, e.g. Excel tools, Pivot Tables, as well as databases. Experience developing clear briefings that explain budget and program data to support planning, resource decisions, and budget execution activities. Experience completing monthly and year end closeout by reviewing and reconciling accounting transactions, checking obligations and expenditures, correcting errors, and helping ensure financial records are accurate. Experience conducting financial forecasting and scenario analysis by developing multiyear cost projections for operations and personnel, testing budget assumptions, and incorporating results into budget requests, spend plans, and resource recommendations. 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 ACCOMMODATIONS, 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 Non-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. 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.
