Compensation and Leave Program Manager

Treasury, Departmental Offices • Washington, DC

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About The Position

This position is located in the Departmental Offices, Management CFO – DAS Human Resources and CHCO. The HR Specialist, Compensation and Leave Program Manager serves as the Department’s program expert, providing technical consultation and assistance to senior Department officials, Treasury bureau human resources staff, the Office of Personnel Management, and others.

The role leads Department-wide compensation policy and program development, coordination, and technical assistance, as well as assigned human resources program areas. It analyzes workforce and organizational information to identify trends and problems and develop solutions. The position researches legislation and regulations, recommends changes, and develops regulatory or legislative proposals for Departmental submissions to OMB, OPM, GAO, and other entities. It also provides authoritative guidance to Treasury bureaus and supports senior management in resolving difficult, sensitive, or urgent matters. Research into legislative history, regulations, and precedent-setting cases informs talking papers, recommendations, and reports for senior officials.

This is a GS-14 position requiring one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13, including experience in federal compensation and pay and leave administration, applying relevant laws and guidance, contributing to HR policy or program improvements, and advising management or HR officials. No education qualification is required. The position requires U.S. citizenship or national status, a background investigation, and other federal employment conditions. Telework and flexible work schedules are available; relocation expenses will not be paid.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation; a Public Trust background investigation is required.
• Must meet the GS-14 specialized experience requirement: one year (52 weeks) of experience at a level equivalent to GS-13 in federal service.
• Specialized experience must include providing technical advice and guidance on federal compensation, pay, and leave administration programs.
• Specialized experience must include researching, interpreting, and applying federal compensation laws, regulations, and OPM guidance to resolve pay administration issues and ensure compliance.
• Specialized experience must include contributing to the development, evaluation, or implementation of HR policies, procedures, or program improvements related to compensation, pay administration, leave administration, or other HR programs.
• Specialized experience must include providing technical guidance and recommendations to management or HR officials on compensation or pay administration matters.
• For applicable current federal employees, must meet the GS-14 time-in-grade requirement of 52 weeks at GS-13.
• Current federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.
• Must comply with federal ethics laws; a review of financial or other interests may be conducted for potential conflicts of interest.
• Must complete a Declaration for Federal Employment when requested.
• Must receive salary by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
• Must complete the Personal Identity Verification process and provide two forms of identification from Form I-9.
• Must obtain and use a government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• Newly appointed employees are subject to a probationary or trial period and evaluation for continued employment.
• Must undergo personnel vetting, including enrollment in Continuous Vetting and the FBI Rap Back service.

Responsibilities

• Perform Department-wide policy and program development, coordination, and technical assistance in compensation and assigned human resources program areas.
• Analyze workforce and organizational information to identify trends and problems and develop solutions or responses.
• Research legislation and regulations, prepare responses, and recommend modifications to drafts.
• Identify areas for improvement or change and develop regulatory or legislative proposals for Departmental submissions to OMB, OPM, GAO, and other entities.
• Provide authoritative advice and guidance to Treasury bureaus on administering assigned programs.
• Assist senior management in resolving especially difficult, sensitive, or urgent matters requiring tact and consideration.
• Research legislative history, regulatory coverage, and precedent-setting cases, and prepare talking papers, recommendations, or reports for decision-makers.

Benefits

• Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
• Access to insurance programs that may be continued after retirement.
• A choice of health insurance plans, including coverage for pre-existing conditions and no waiting periods; the government pays up to 75% of health insurance premiums.
• A retirement program with employer-matching contributions.
• Competitive salaries, bonuses, and incentive awards.
• Opportunities for telework and flexible work schedules.
• Opportunities for advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed