Summary This position is located in the Accounting Operations Division. Financial Services Directorate, Chief Operating Officer. Responsibilities This position serves as a Financial Management Specialist in the Financial Services Directorate and may be assigned to work in the Accounting or Financial Reports Division. The incumbent is responsible for managing a major financial program or activity. This includes performing financial reviews, analysis, reconciliation and approvals for various types of financial data required for the financial operations of the Library of Congress. The incumbent is expected to document financial policies and procedures as well as provide training and guidance to customers. The incumbent must communicate professionally and effectively with customers of the Financial Services Directorate. Reviews and analyzes current processes and/or procedures. Makes recommendations and implements improvements. Drafts documentation and presents training to provide instruction and ensure conformance with Library policies and procedures or other authoritative guidance. Composes, distributes, and maintains documentation for standard operating procedures and system processes. Directs agency wide efforts to maintain awareness and relevant compliance as applicable with rulings from other Federal agencies such as the Department of Treasury, the Government Accountability Office, the General Services Agency, etc. Serves as a technical expert on vendor and financial management systems. Advises senior level management on necessary customization of new and existing systems in order to maximize relevant functionality for service units across the agency. Resolves diverse and complex technical questions relating to financial documents policies and processing. As a subject matter expert in their area of responsibility, researches the most unique, complex, or sensitive requests. Provides leadership and sound judgement when suggesting alternative solutions when problem solving. Performs compliance and other reviews to ensure proper internal controls are followed to minimize the risk of fraud, waste or abuse in the program or activity managed. Ascertains the extent of compliance with established regulations, policies and procedures. Evaluates findings and communicates findings through the issuance of written or oral reports, or memos depending on the type of review performed. Utilizes the financial management system or subsidiary systems to generate reports for distribution to management staff. Produces required reports and reconciliation reports on established schedules. Independently organizes and maintains fiscal records related to the program or area of responsibility. Maintains data and statistics of operational programs and analyzes the data and trends. Generates and distributes reports as a tool for making sound planning decisions. Responsible for efficient management of a program or financial activity which includes managing system administration for a financial management or supporting system, providing guidance on policies and procedures, developing specific objectives and devising new methods, techniques and criteria pertaining to financial data and system analysis; resolving user and system problems, reconciling or verifying accuracy of data associated with the program or financial activity, monitoring financial activity and identifying errors or inefficiencies and providing customer service to program participants. Responsible at all times for providing effective and timely communication and correspondence associated with the program and/or financial activity. Responds to inquiries, provides guidance on policies and procedures, requests information or supporting documents. Leads agency-wide and Service-unit specific training sessions and represents an office or activity in high-level meetings. Serves as a liaison and primary point of contact for key persons and groups inside and outside the Library. Plans and conducts meetings and other communication activities supporting the program. Independently plans and completes various levels of financial review and analysis activities related to their area of expertise for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and validity of financial transactions and reporting through the analysis and reconciliation of various transactions. Serves as the final approver for a variety of system document types. Identifies and resolves complex accounting transactions that may create out-of-balance conditions. Tracks back through a series of transactions and adjustments to isolate original errors and make corrections. The position description number for this position is 382241. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. The incumbent of this position will work a flextime work schedule. This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. Requirements Conditions of Employment Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment. Qualifications Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. Ability to manage a program or financial activity. ** Ability to use automated financial systems to analyze financial transactions and resolve financial and/or audit issues. ** Ability to communicate in writing. ** Ability to monitor and assess internal controls and provide program reports. Ability to gather, compile, analyze and reconcile financial transactions. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. Education Additional Information Although it is the Library's policy to afford the maximum pay benefit to employees when setting rates of pay, a new appointee who has had no previous Federal service will generally be paid at step one of the grade. The Library of Congress is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities who meet eligibility requirements are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received by the closing date of this announcement. Appointment/retention is subject to a favorable evaluation of an appropriate personnel security/suitability investigation. For more information, please see: Vetting Process This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please email ADA@loc.gov. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Applicants with disabilities may be considered under special hiring procedures and must submit an appropriate certificate of eligibility when applying for this position. The proof or disability/certification may be issued by the State Vocational Rehabilitation Office, Disability Services or Career Services office of the applicant’s college or university, or the Department of Veterans Affairs. The letter must verify that the applicant has a severe disability and must be dated within three years of the date of the application. Certification from health care providers are not accepted. For more information contact the Library's Office of EEO/Diversity Programs at 202-707-6024 or email spp@loc.gov. FAILURE TO SUBMIT YOUR CERTIFICATION WILL CAUSE YOUR APPLICATION TO NOT BE CONSIDERED UNDER THE SELECTIVE PLACEMENT PROGRAM. The Library of Congress is the national library of the United States and is part of the Legislative Branch of the Federal government. As such, all positions are in the excepted service. The Library reserves the right to fill a lesser or greater number of vacancies indicated during the life of this vacancy announcement. Initial permanent appointments to the Library of Congress require completion of a one-year probationary period. Probationary periods served at other Federal agencies do not count toward this requirement. The Library of Congress may offer repayment for all or part of federally insured student loans. However, not all service units within the Library of Congress participates in the repayment of federally insured student loans. Therefore, determination to repay a federally insured student loan is subject to approval by the appropriate service unit. A “Not to Exceed" (NTE) status is used to identify an appointment with a specific ending date. However, the Library has the right to separate a NTE employee at any time due to either performance issues or budget constraints. Are you a veteran? Please indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming in your application materials and/or applicant profile and provide the appropriate supporting documentation to validate your claim. Those applying for 5-point preference must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214. Those applying for 10-point preference must fill out an SF-15 (click here for the form) and provide the required documentation listed on the back of the form. If required supporting documentation is not attached, Veterans' Preference will not be considered in the application process.