This position is in the Revenue and Disbursement Group (RDG), Financial Operations Center (FOC), Office of Managing Director (OMD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC) located in Washington, DC. Relocation expenses will not be paid. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS.
Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 in the Federal service. For this position, specialized experience includes the following: 1. Experience coordinating and managing daily operational activities related to agency disbursements, vendor payments, and inter-agency transactions. 2. Experience serving as the principal authority for all FCC vendor disbursements, ensuring payments are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with Treasury, OMB, IRS, and agency regulations. 3. Experience resolving discrepancies and complex issues requiring in-depth financial analysis and coordination with external agencies. 4. Experience investigating, analyzing, and resolving complex, high-dollar, or time-sensitive payment issues, mitigating late payment interest penalties and ensuring proper stewardship of appropriated funds. 5. Experience providing authoritative Commission’s Core Financial Management System guidance on matters such as system issues, enhancements, configuration changes, and/or functionality related to disbursement processing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Subject matter experts will review your application to determine if you meet the following required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's): Expert knowledge of federal financial management principles, policies, systems, and practices sufficient to serve as the authoritative technical lead for agency-wide disbursement operations. Expert knowledge of Treasury regulations governing federal payments, including Fedwire, IPAC, and other Treasury-mandated payment mechanisms. Comprehensive knowledge of IRS regulations governing information reporting, including 1099-MISC requirements. Comprehensive knowledge of Federal charge card programs (purchase, travel, fleet), including compliance, misuse prevention, and dispute resolution. Comprehensive knowledge of financial system functionality, controls, and integration within a Core Financial Management System environment. If you are deemed to be qualified by the Subject Matter Experts, your application will be referred to the hiring manager for hiring consideration. Alternatively, if your application is not deemed as qualified by the Subject Matter Experts, your application will not be referred to the hiring manager for hiring consideration.
Serves as Team Lead for the Revenue and Disbursement Group, coordinating and managing daily operational activities related to agency disbursements, vendor payments, and inter-agency transactions in close collaboration with the Chief of RDG. Acts as the principal authority for all FCC vendor disbursements, ensuring payments are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with Treasury, OMB, IRS, and agency regulations. Leads and oversees interagency payment activity, including Intra-Government Payment and Collection (IPAC) transactions, resolving discrepancies and complex issues requiring in-depth financial analysis and coordination with external agencies. Independently investigates, analyzes, and resolves complex, high-dollar, or time-sensitive payment issues, mitigating late payment interest penalties and ensuring proper stewardship of appropriated funds. Serves as the primary liaison with the Commission’s Core Financial Management System vendor, providing authoritative guidance on system issues, enhancements, configuration changes, and functionality related to disbursement processing. Oversees FCC responsibilities related to Universal Service Fund (USF) and Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) disbursements, ensuring proper coordination with Treasury systems and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Leads implementation of new or revised financial processes mandated by Treasury, OMB, or other oversight entities, including changes related to appropriations, fund symbols, and payment methodologies. Leads agency-wide efforts related to official government passports and visas, coordinating financial processing and compliance with applicable federal requirements. Oversees and processes Fedwire payments, IPACs, and other Treasury payment mechanisms, ensuring proper authorization, documentation, and reconciliation. Manages or oversees the FCC’s Fleet, Travel, and Purchase Card programs, resolving account issues, card declines, misuse concerns, and compliance matters. Oversees the FCC’s 1099-MISC reporting process, ensuring accurate tax reporting in compliance with IRS regulations. Administers and manages tort claims payments and settlements, ensuring legal and financial compliance.