Duties
The Financial Systems Office, headed by the Financial Systems Officer, is responsible for all accounting, reporting, and related internal control aspects of the Library's central financial system. The office coordinates the development and implementation of the central financial systems including budget execution, financial reports and interfaces with subsidiary and program systems. The Office administers the security access controls to the central financial system. The Office works with the Service Units to define accounting, transaction processing, reporting requirements for the central financial system. The office is also responsible for maintaining the central financial system and ensuring compliance with the Library's financial systems standards.
Applies knowledge of audit, financial management, segregation of duties, internal controls, and financial management principles into system business processes, operations and maintenance.
Applies project management principles while working on assigned projects and tasks. The work involves support for the design, development, enhancement, revision, evaluation and implementation of such processes and systems. Studies the accounts, reports or procedural instructions within the broad area of assignment and, as necessary, any legislative and program background pertaining thereto; holds discussions with program officials, employees, supervisors etc., to learn the details of work processes and procedures; drafts instructions, procedures, manuals etc., to implement the proposed system or to correct deficiencies in the financial management system uncovered during the study.
Analyzes work operations to assure full compliance with procedures and published directives. Leads vendor procurements to support financial and reporting systems and monitors vendor performance. Makes formal presentations of completed systems packages for final approval. Acts as catalyst between various office segments and assures smooth continuity of operations. Leads communications for financial system and reporting activities with system users.
Provides both professional assistance--expertise and systems support in the development/ configuration and operation of automated financial management and/or reporting applications. Provides all OCFO, Library, and legislative branch partner agency functional areas with application assistance during all phases of the development, establishment and maintenance of integrated financial systems.
Serves as a recognized technical authority for new and advanced financial systems software. Exercises considerable judgment and ingenuity in advocating the benefits of implementing business-driven quality and process improvement approaches. Participates in the development of operation plans. Assists in the planning, directing and coordination of the implementation and execution of approved policies, programs and services related to financial IT systems. Reviews and evaluates operations to appraise effectiveness of policies and programs. Determines deficiencies and takes or recommends appropriate action.
Oversees the migration of financial systems to production environment and monitors for stability, accuracy, and performance. Meets with programmers and functional area specialists to coordinate work and resolve problems. Meets with vendor technical representatives to resolve technical issues, and to implement and coordinate new releases. Evaluates test results, and initiates corrective actions. Develops and executes procedures to periodically monitor the logical and/or physical integrity of data for financial system operations as a Legislative Branch shared system. Reviews proposed policy, regulations, and procedural changes to determine impact on area of responsibility.
Performs feasibility studies including original research in order to develop financial systems to meet user requirements. Examines and evaluates alternative means of satisfying user requirements. Suggests technically feasible approaches and demonstrates requirements through working prototypes for user review. Makes recommendations regarding the most effective and efficient automation approaches.
Provides expert guidance for the design, documentation, development, modification, testing, installation, implementation, and support of new or existing financial system interfaces and extensions. Evaluates new applications software technology. Ensures the rigorous application of Information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices to the delivery of application software services. Ensures that applications are optimized for state-of-the-art technology and functionality. Manages the technical direction of short-and long-range systems. Supports systems operations and maintenance. Validates interfaces daily.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
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 apply computer programming and use development tools for financial data processing.**
Knowledge of financial systems support, policies, procedures and operations.**
Ability to conduct financial data analysis activities.**
Knowledge of the Federal budget process and financial management practices and procedures.
Ability to communicate in writing.
Ability to interact collaboratively with others and provide consultation on financial matters, reports, and data.
Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
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.
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 Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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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.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The Library of Congress evaluates applicants through an applicant questionnaire and a structured interview. Applicants may also be screened for some jobs through licensing, certification, and/or education requirements, a narrative/application review, and/or a preliminary telephone interview. The knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that are marked with a double asterisk (**) in the vacancy announcement and the applicant questionnaire are considered the most critical for a position. To be considered for final selection, applicants must demonstrate fully acceptable experience in these designated KSAs in the narrative/application review, preliminary telephone and/or full structured interview. The various assessment tools listed above are designed to verify or explore applicants' experience, knowledge, and training directly related to the job in order to identify the best qualified applicants for selection.
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Required Documents
Current or former federal employees must submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent).
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. The program does not accept certification from health care providers. For more information contact the Library's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.