Clarification from the agency

Please be advised that federal retired annuitant candidates may only be considered as a temporary employee if the role can be filled in that capacity. This announcement is opened to All US Citizens. See Requirements Section of this announcement.

Oversees the development and implementation of AOCs RPA program which include developing and implementing training programs on automation best practices, tools and techniques tailored to the needs of AOC to guide staff through the automation development lifecycle. Program lifecycle initiatives include the gathering of requirements and process capture and the development and maintenance of the automations.

Responsible for maturing AOC’s RPA Center of Excellence to ensure alignment with AOC’s strategic goals. Enhances RPA Governance and System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) efforts maintaining compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements with an emphasis on automation. Leads cross-functional teams in the planning, execution and monitoring of the RPA program and automation projects. Ensures program and project compliance with regulatory requirements and internal polices related to data security. Tracks licensing and handles annual renewals and new license purchases as required.

Provides FMS support and assists with related implementations and maintenance issues for AOCs instances of Momentum® Financials (FMS) and Maximo® (ICS). Oversees implementation of interfaces with supply ordering, inventory management, contract management, budget and 

payroll systems. Recommends system modifications to comply with the requirements of new or changed legislation and AOC policies. Performs overall system analysis and provides expert advice on FMS policy development.

Develops processes for data validation at data input sources. Ensures retention of data source identifiers in support of internal control and audit processes.

Serves as a team lead for testing modifications of financial information systems which include all management information systems involving expenditures of funds. Serves as liaison with OCFO divisions, the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer/Information Technology Division, and as a system subject matter expert for AOC Office and Jurisdictions.

Serves as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for the Analysis and Reporting Branch to ensure accurate and adequate oversight of contractor performance according to contract requirements. Performs timely inspections to ensure compliance with job specifications, quality, timeliness and budget authorizations. Ensures that projects are effectively inspected, monitored, controlled and evaluated within timeliness, cost and performance conditions. Assists in the implementation of scope changes to the contract once approved in writing by the Contracting Officer on the Government’s behalf when appropriate. Reviews completed work, evaluates quality, and recommends acceptance or rejection of completed work to the Contracting Officer prior to any payment.

 The incumbent is responsible for utilizing a thorough knowledge of and compliance with applicable AOC and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety rules and regulations to ensure that work progresses in a safe manner and to initiate or take corrective action on unsafe conditions in managed areas.

Conditions of employment

• You must be able to pass a drug test.
• Your resume and question responses must demonstrate the job-related KSAs.
• You must meet the definition of specialized experience.

o be employed by the Architect of the Capitol in a paid position, an individual must meet one of the categories below:

• A citizen of the United States;
• A person who is lawfully admitted for permanent residence and is seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)(B);
• A person who is admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or is granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. 1158 and has filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible;
• A person who owes allegiance to the United States (nationals of American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Northern Mariana Islands, and nationals who meet other requirements described in 8 U.S.C. 1408); or
• A person who is currently an officer or employee of the Government of the United States.

Qualifications

You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement.  Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions.  It is available for your review on the OPM web site at OPM qualification standards

Specialized experience: is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

Specialized Experience is defined as having experience in (3) of the (4) the following: (1) Serving as an agency’s principle advisor on budgetary matters and interpretation of policies, regulations, and laws related to the federal budget process; (2) Utilizing principles, policies, regulations and procedures of budget/financial transactions to evaluate financial data and prepare a variety of reports; (3) Communicating in writing to reflect financial management and budgeting findings and recommendations to top management officials; (4) Conducting reviews and/or audits of financial programs to ensure expenditure of funds in accordance with regulatory or legal requirements.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Review your resume and responses carefully. Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume and your responses to job specific self-assessment questions. 

Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) for this position, possession of any specialized experience, and how well your background and experience relates to the self-assessment questions in the job announcement. The self-assessment questions relate to the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies:

• Problem Solving
• Writing
• Auditing
• Financial Management

Your responses to the self-assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions.  Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume and optional cover letter. Your resume must support your answers to the self-assessment questions. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for non-selection or disqualification from further consideration.

Please note that a complete application is required for consideration. (Please review the “Required Documents” section of this job announcement to see what must be included in a complete application).