Financial Management Specialist

This Financial Management Specialist position is with Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration and Management (Department of Labor) in Phoenix, AZ. 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. Key duties: • 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. 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. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.