Special Assistant

DC Government; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Government in Washington, DC seeks a position in the Department of Employment Services with the Bureau of Compliance and Internal Auditing to analyze and advise management on operating programs to improve effectiveness.

The role has primary responsibility for ensuring compliance across UI operations, workforce development programs, and provider compliance with federal, local, and contractual requirements.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in evaluating programs and advising management.
• Experience with UI operations and compliance oversight.
• Understanding of federal and local requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develop and coordinate special assignments and projects.
• Advises the Executive Official on activities and information affecting organization operations.
• Develops information sources; forecasts developments potentially affecting administrative services.

Skills

Specialized Experience

Policy analysis

Management advisory

Oversight experience

Job description

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This position is in the Department of Employment Services (DOES), Bureau of Compliance and Internal Auditing (BCIA). This is a standard position description designed for use throughout DOES. This position describes the general duties and responsibilities required of a position with primary responsibility for analyzing and advising management on current and proposed operating programs to evaluate their actual or potential effectiveness in achieving objectives. These offices provide oversight across unemployment insurance (UI) operations, workforce development programs, and provider compliance, ensuring alignment with federal, local, and contractual requirements.

The Office of Compliance and Internal Monitoring (OCIM) is responsible for safeguarding the integrity of the UI system, ensuring compliance with federal reporting and performance standards, and assuring accountability through effective program monitoring. The core functions of this office include:

• Administering the Benefits Accuracy Measurement (BAM) program to identify and reduce improper payments.
• Monitoring UI benefits timeliness and quality, with quarterly reporting and analysis.
• Conducting data validation and federal reporting to ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) requirements.
• Overseeing UI tax compliance, including employer payment monitoring and audit coordination.

Duties and Responsibilities

Plans, develop and coordinate special assignments and projects. Study, coordinate and recommend, resolution of major short- and long-term management and operational problems, which have surfaced that are not systematic in nature. Oversees and coordinates management projects, ensuring that projects are carried out in a timely manner, and in accordance with established policies and procedures. Develops and/or facilitates improvement projects with objectives and tasks, establishes completion timelines, and monitors implementation. Troubleshoots, investigates and provides recommendations on complex and politically sensitive issues and problems related to organization services, activities, and initiatives. Advises the Executive Official on current activities and information that may affect the organization's functions. Actively, participates in decision-making meetings concerning organization operations, goals and objectives to successfully accomplish its mission.

Develops sources of information; identifies policy matters; coordinates and/or performs in-depth analyses of critical issues; analyzes the consequences of adopting various proposals and policies; and forecasts developments potentially affecting administrative services and activities. Develops options and alternatives; coordinates findings and recommendations with other interested/affected parties; and, as necessary, prepares and delivers written and oral presentations.

Qualifications and Education

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

Licenses and Certifications

None

Working Conditions/Environment

The work is performed in a normal office setting.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday; 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Duration of Appointment:Career Service – Term (Not-to exceed 13 months)

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0301-14

Salary:$109,999- $141,707; Based on qualifications and funding

Promotion Potential: No known promotion potential

Collective Bargaining Unit:This position is not covered by a Collective Bargaining Unit.

Position Designation:This position has been designated as security sensitive therefore the incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability and as such, incumbents of this position shall be subject to criminal background checks, background investigations, and mandatory drug and alcohol testing, as applicable.

EEO Statement:The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.