Duties

This position is located in the FEDLINK fiscal Operations Section, FEDLINK Division, Library Enterprises Directorate, Chief Operating Officer. FEDLINK is an organization of federal agencies working together to achieve optimum use of the resources and facilities of federal libraries and information centers by promoting common services, coordinating and sharing available resources, and providing continuing professional education for federal library and information staff. FEDLINK serves as a forum for discussion of the policies, programs, procedures and technologies that affect federal libraries and the information services they provide to their agencies, to the Congress, the federal courts and the American people. FEDLINK serves federal libraries and information centers as their purchasing, training and resource-sharing consortium under its authority as a Library of Congress revolving fund.

FEDLINK fiscal operations are responsible for the financial management operations in support of the FEDLINK procurement program for federal members. The fiscal operations program establishes federal agencies' membership in FEDLINK, determines FEDLINK service fees for members, prepares member interagency agreements (IAAs), and provides FEDLINK member account statements. Fiscal operations are responsible for the management of FEDLINK members' interagency agreements, service accounts, and obligations utilizing the Legislative Branch Financial Management System (LBFMS, Momentum), which tracks the membership, procurement, accounting, and budget information, and other data necessary to support the FEDLINK program.

The incumbent of this position reports to the FEDLINK Financial Manager and serves as Fiscal Analyst, supporting the FEDLINK Financial Manager and other staff throughout the FEDLINK program.

Perform and support appropriate fiscal controls to maintain effective financial management standards for accounts receivable and accounts payable operations. Perform a variety of tasks associated with accounting functions relevant to tracking FEDLINK transactions such as member acquisitions, receivable collections, obligations, payments, discounts, and credits as well as Direct Express vendor sales.

Assist in providing technical advice and training to the FEDLINK fiscal operations staff to research and solve accounting and financial issues. Conduct financial reconciliations and reviews on various accounts with LBFMS, Momentum.

Review and assist in resolving audit findings related to the areas for which responsible and respond to requests for information and take action to correct audit deficiencies. Participate in the implementation of new or revised financial policies and operations within FEDLINK. Ensure full compliance with systems security and internal accounting controls.

Participate in budget preparation and financial forecasts and track budget execution. Provide assistance in the financial planning process which involves specific financial policies that form the basis for formulation and justification of budget requests, and provides financial and administrative data for management control in the execution of programs and services of FEDLINK. Monitor current fiscal year program expenditures to ensure they are consistent with revenues and budget plans.

Prepare regular budget reports to FEDLINK management on a regular basis; review, synthesize, and report financial data compared with budget objectives; prepare reports depicting the interrelationships of program plans, budget proposals, costs of operations, and program financial risks and opportunity aspects of their activities.

Prepare, monitor, and coordinate implementation financial and management reports of FEDLINK operations including appropriations, reimbursable, and gift funds. As part of this effort, is responsible for identifying changes and developing analytical and trend data on all FEDLINK programs and preparing management reports on financial results. Research and analyze a large variety of technical data, obtaining information from various sources. Perform review of all fiscal operations and reports. Support and revise instructions, explanations, and procedures concerning further implementation of new or changed regulations and procedures.

Participate in financial management projects and assignments as FEDLINK priorities require. Perform research and participate in the evaluation of automated systems and participates in the development of procedures to facilitate the work in fiscal operations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

The position description number for this position is 424781.

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 perform financial activities.**

Ability to perform budget preparation, financial forecasting, analysis and reporting.**

Ability to monitor and analyze financial data for financial activities.**

Ability to provide assistance and consultation on financial matters, issues, and data.

Ability to communicate in writing.

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. 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.

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