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Financial Management Specialist (Team Lead)

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$122K/yr - $158K/yr

1+ years exp

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is seeking a Financial Management Specialist to lead the Revenue and Disbursement Group within its Financial Operations Center. This role involves managing daily operational activities related to agency disbursements, vendor payments, and inter-agency transactions, ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Financial management principlesTreasury regulationsIRS regulationsCore Financial Management SystemDisbursement processingVendor paymentsInter-agency transactionsProblem-solvingTeam leadershipCommunication skills

Required

Currently be employed in the Federal Communications Commission in positions serving under career or career conditional appointments

Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 in the Federal service

Experience coordinating and managing daily operational activities related to agency disbursements, vendor payments, and inter-agency transactions

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

Experience resolving discrepancies and complex issues requiring in-depth financial analysis and coordination with external agencies

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

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

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