Debt Collection Program Implementation Lead
About the company
This position is located at the Bureau of the Fiscal Service, Treasury Offset Program Division. As a Debt Collection Program Implementation Lead, you will work as a senior team member in providing expert advisory services towards the expansion and implementation of direct government-wide debt collection programs to increase the revenues of the Federal government and reduce the amount of delinquent debt owed to the Federal government and States.
Your tasks
As a Debt Collection Program Implementation Lead, you will: Serve as an expert analyst on the implementation of the State Reciprocal Program, Unemployment Benefit and Tax programs, NTDO program and Payments Automation Manager (PAM) new release End-to-End testing. Meet with and discuss the requirements of prospective stakeholders and review solicitation packages and other information provided by the prospective participants. Provide technically authoritative expertise to other Fiscal Service components, state agencies, federal agencies and stakeholders on the debt collection and debt management services of the organization, with these contacts consisting of: Fiscal Service Payment Management Center staff; paying agencies of the Federal government and States; creditor agencies of the Federal government and States on the debt collection and debt management services of the Fiscal Service. Lead or work on the team implementing various segments of the Treasury Offset Program: administrative offset, tax levy, tax refund offset, and salary offset program, in order to maximize the collection of revenues pertaining to delinquent debt and to develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with Federal and state agencies to accomplish these tasks. Research and investigate new or improved business and management practices and reengineer processes for application to programs or operations. Review, evaluate, and report on government wide debt management processes and activities to determine strengths and weaknesses, and recommend improvements in the program. Based on analysis of TOP data, develop and propose legislation for TOP to expand authority, increase collections and promote system efficiency.
Requirements
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your résumé. For the GS-13, you must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes: - Experience performing work related to debt management, debt collection, payment, or similar financial management functions; AND - Experience conducting formal or end-to-end testing to support the implementation of new or enhanced programs, systems, or business processes; AND - Experience analyzing information from multiple sources to identify issues, evaluate program effectiveness, and develop recommendations to improve business processes or operational performance.
Other
Requirements All newly appointed employees to the competitive (or excepted) service are subject to a probationary (or trial) period. During this time, your performance, conduct, and suitability for continued employment will be evaluated. You will not automatically convert to permanent status at the end of the probationary (or trial) period. Your supervisor must affirmatively determine that continued employment is in the best interest of the Federal service. If no certification is made before the probationary (or trial) period ends, your appointment will be terminated. You are encouraged to actively engage with your supervisor, seek feedback, and understand role expectations. Additional guidance and support will be provided during onboarding. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
Key Requirements: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section for additional Conditions of Employment. Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. To preview the application questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13065889 Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National