Data Disclosure Assistant

As the Data Disclosure Assistant in this position you will:

• Assign FEC identification numbers and code transactions based on committee designations and submit to the data capture system for entry into the database.
• Identify and code and/or check the coding of pertinent itemized financial data contained in the disclosure documents utilizing the various data inquiry programs indices and numerous data entry transaction codes.
• Respond to questions data change requests and resolve any discrepancies.
• Review and correct data related to the conversion of paper reports to electronic data via optical scanning of paper documents received by the Federal Election Commission.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• You must be able to pass a background investigation.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Legal and regulatory guidance below).
• You may be required to serve a 2 year probationary period.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
• Candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade).

Qualifications

In order to qualify you must meet the specialized experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience.

Specialized Experience GS-08: Applicants must have at least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in private or public sectors) that must include activities such as: 1) preparing disclosure reports from Federal campaign finance committees and other filers for data capture to finalize the process and/or make the data available for the public; (2) performing coding to input political committee disclosure data and other information into the Agencys database; (3) providing recommendations on adoption of new software; and (4) communicating orally and in writing with a variety of individuals to solve problems related to the work and responding to coding questions.

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-08 grade level. (Must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title series and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted).

In addition you must provide a cover letter describing your experience with the competencies identified below.

• Data Management - Collects enters updates or maintains data from a variety of sources; organizes and/or codes data.
• Compliance - Knowledge of procedures for assessing evaluating and monitoring programs projects or reports for compliance with Federal laws regulations and guidance.
• Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example technical sensitive controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others attends to nonverbal cues and responds appropriately.
• Writing - Uses correct English grammar punctuation and spelling to communicate thoughts ideas information and messages in writing.
• Technology Application - Uses machines tools instruments or equipment effectively; uses computers and computer applications to analyze and communicate information in the appropriate format.