Summary This position is located in the Librarian and Centers Administration Division, Chief of Staff, Office of the Librarian. The position description number for this position is 458426. This is a non-supervisory, non-bargaining unit position. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustment for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement. Responsibilities The incumbent performs a variety of duties in various areas of financial and program management. Duties include financial analysis, oversight, review of financial requests from program offices, reporting; training and data compilation in support of short- and long-range operational and strategic planning for the Office of the Librarian. The incumbent is also responsible for utilization of relevant automated systems and applications including the Legislative Branch Financial Management System (LBFMS), Momentum, Legislative Branch Budget System (LCBS) and related service unit internal reporting systems, such as, eManagement to approve transactions, track and reconcile fund activity and provide advice, collaboration, and recommendations in areas of financial and program management. Provides oversight for service unit internal budget execution activities and administration. Collaborates with the monitoring and tracking of expenditures to ensure all program requests for the service unit are executed and financial objectives and performance goals are met. Extracts budget, financial and program data from agency financial systems and prepares a variety of reports, analyses, summaries, and other documentation using database applications. Designs reports and uses methods such as spreadsheets, charts and graphs based on intended audience and purpose. Provides expert guidance to the program area staff with the creation of internal budget requests which will be used in the formulation and implementation of the service units’ annual operating plan. Interprets relevant Federal and Library regulations and policies for budget and financial management, providing authoritative advice on service unit internal budget planning and execution. Performs other duties as assigned. 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 plan, establish, and execute a budgetary and financial management program.** Ability to perform financial management data collection and analysis functions.** Skill in utilizing information technology systems to perform financial analysis and to present budget data.** Ability to communicate complex financial information and analysis. Ability to communicate effectively in writing. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. Education 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. 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.