Financial Management Specialist
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.
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 manages the Department of Labor's (DOL) travel and travel credit card program, provides project management assistance, and technical support for eTravel users. Major duties for this position include but are not limited to: Administer the Department's electronic travel system by managing user accounts, system access, organizational structures, routing hierarchies, and financial system interfaces. Provide expert advice and technical assistance on travel policies, travel system functionality, travel card requirements, and reimbursement issues to employees, managers, approving officials, and travel administrators. Interpret and apply the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR), Departmental travel policies, and related guidance to resolve complex travel and payment issues and ensure regulatory compliance. Develop, update, and communicate travel program policies, procedures, desk guides, job aids, and other guidance to promote consistent application of travel requirements throughout the organization. Analyze travel program operations and recommend improvements to business processes, internal controls, customer service, and program effectiveness. Coordinate with Departmental offices, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), contractors, and system vendors to resolve system issues, implement enhancements, and support travel program operations. Conduct compliance reviews, travel card audits, and quality assurance activities; analyze findings, prepare reports, and recommend corrective actions to strengthen program integrity. Administer the Centrally Billed Account (CBA) program by approving traveler eligibility, reconciling financial transactions, certifying invoices, resolving billing discrepancies, and coordinating recovery of improper payments. Plan and deliver training and outreach on travel policies, electronic travel systems, and travel program requirements for employees, managers, travel administrators, and other stakeholders.