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Summary Position is located in the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (ETA), Office of Unemployment Insurance (OUI). Position is inside the bargaining unit. Responsibilities The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating and collaborating with OUI management, the senior leadership with ETA and DOL, Regional Offices and other Division area staff to obtain program requirements, interpret policies and processes and to ensure understanding and compliance of program regulations and provisions that will support the business processes and system development of UI programs within the project scope. Develops and implements ways to improve the effectiveness of business processes to support various UI benefit programs and supporting services to customers; data and systems and assists in the successful migration of existing and revised critical Agency data, business processes, requirements, and systems to improve Agency delivery of benefits and other services. Informing external and internal stakeholders, employees, and others as identified by management of UI Project information, key deliverables, milestones and/or action related to the benefits/service delivery. Documents program business processes, rules, and business requirements for specified UI benefit programs which contributes to the conversion of acceptable business requirements and documents into formats appropriate for the solution. Analyzes and evaluates the requirements for development, design, testing, and implementation of systems. Maintains a continuous awareness of policies, planning and ongoing events/activities within the Agency related to Information Resources Management (IRM) and modernization. Collaborates with a wide range of management, Program, and IT personnel throughout the Agency, Department, and the industry as a whole. Develops and presents recommended corrective actions or solutions for approval on problem areas. Advises senior level analysts, other Agency officials, and staff on pertinent issues and critical issues and makes recommendations on how to address those issues. The incumbent conducts meetings with various UI subject matter experts to discuss programs, program operations and business process improvements and key performance measures and outcomes that can be achieved through the development of the implementation. Provides response and oversight support to UI Programs nationwide. Prepares and presents briefings and makes presentations on the assessments progress and results, to include preparation of technical reports and/or documents on progress and results. Gathers, identifies, and assembles data and prepares periodic formal review and analysis for senior management officials, Associate Administrator, and supported program manager. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled, and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Must meet all of the specialized experience listed below: Preparing narratives that include statistical evidence and justification in support of recommendations and/or proposed initiatives within the state and/or Federal Unemployment Insurance (UI) programs. Developing long-range program plans, goals, objectives, and milestones; and Identifying issues and developing resolutions to meet project and/or program goals. WHEN DOCUMENTING EXPERIENCE IN YOUR RESUME, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. NO ASSUMPTIONS WILL BE MADE ABOUT YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE. Education There is no education substitution for specialized experience at this grade level. Additional Information This is a term appointment for one year, may be extended up to 4 years based on agency needs and may also be terminated at any time. Applicants must meet all legal and regulatory requirements. Reference the Required Documents section for additional requirements. This position is inside the bargaining unit. If the duty location is within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the Local 12, AFGE bargaining unit. If the duty location is outside the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the NCFLL bargaining unit. The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers. As such, the Department is committed to fostering a workplace and workforce that promote equal employment opportunity, reflects the diversity of the people we seek to serve, and models a culture of respect, equity, inclusion, and accessibility where every employee feels heard, supported, and empowered. Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION Click here for Telework Position Information Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy. The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click here for Additional Information. The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant's criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency's complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions.