Program Specialist

1 month ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States USAJobs Full time
Duties

Serves as a financial expert on budgeting and financial management issues and activities, including historical costs. Assists in determining fiscal budget and human resources requirements and controlling expenditures. Assists in determining resource requirements and recommending resource allocations based on priorities and needs.

Performs a wide range of administrative duties to support budget administration for the organization. Provides advice and guidance to management on processes that support budget formulation and execution. Develops informational materials to support annual and multi-year inputs and narrative justifications.

Serves as principal advisor to an important agency organization on all administrative management matters associated with programs and operations. Develops and advises on administrative requirements for a complex organization. Actively participates in developing and implementing administrative management policies.

Interprets and recommends administrative procedures and policies. Participates in discussions and conferences concerning long-range planning and administrative matters. Provides advice and recommendations, both orally and in writing, on administrative matters. Advises on the administrative feasibility of operating plans, suggestions, and proposals. Works with management on planning organizational needs for additional positions and/or equipment.

Establishes and manages a cost effectiveness program for operating or administrative functions performed within a major agency component.

Prepares reports and briefings on the results of studies and collects, interprets, and analyzes quantitative and qualitative data relevant to programs and functions being evaluated.

Elicits the cooperation of others, and establishes quality control over the accuracy and completeness of products.


Serves as an expert analyst in the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness or the improvement of complex management processes and systems.

Performs long-range planning and analysis of new substantive agency programs where precedents are scarce or nonexistent. Works with top management to develop long-range management plans for efficient and effective program implementation and administration.

Applies a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of complex short- and long-range goals of the organization, developing detailed plans for implementing them, and overseeing implementation of the goals in subordinate organizations.

Recommends changes in objectives or emphasis in functions under the organization's purview.

Makes the best use of present resources, assisting in planning for future resource needs, estimating short- and long-range personnel, budgetary, space, and equipment needs, and implementing new resources.


Assists in determining the need for written policies and procedures, overseeing the development of policies and procedures, and reviewing and recommending approval upon completion.

Establishes and manages an organizational analysis program for administrative functions performed within a major agency component. Reviews and interprets new and established directives and instructions to determine their impact on the organization and its programs. Assures that program goals, objectives, and operations are realistic and in line with the organizational goals and objectives.


Conducts tactical and long-range planning, resource determination, scheduling, project management, and evaluation and coordination of programs as they relate to organizational finance, acquisition, and logistics support.

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 provide administrative program management that support the goals and objectives of the organization.
  • Ability to analyze organizational and operational problems and develop solutions using analytical methods to improve programs and processes.
  • Ability to plan, establish, and execute a budgetary and financial management program.Ability to utilize automated financial personnel and payroll systems to analyze financial information, financial distribution and provide reporting.
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 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 or email 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.

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