OCFO Job Announcements
New! Analysis Team Lead (GS-14, 501 series): Office of PBS Financial Services, PBS Analytics Division (BRC). Location negotiable after selection. Closes Friday, May 13, 2022.
Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program, Social Security Administration. Closes Friday, May 13, 2022. Learn more and apply for the program through USAJOBS.
Program Analyst (detail, #437), Office of Audit Management and Accountability. Learn more about this detail by reviewing the GSA Opportunity Network Google Sheet. Apply through the GSA Opportunity Network application form.
To feature an opening in the next Week in Review, use the OCFO Week in Review submissions form.
New: Streamlined COVID-19 Exposure Reporting
GSA has simplified the process for reporting potential COVID-19 exposures that occur in GSA-owned or leased facilities.
Similar to the current process, employees will remain responsible for notifying their supervisor or Local Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator (LRAC) if they test positive for COVID-19 after any time they visited a GSA facility. In an update to the current process, the supervisor or LRAC will now be able to fill out a simple GSA COVID-19 Incident Reporting Form, which will collect all the needed details for the reporting party so notifications can be sent to tenants and affected individuals as quickly as possible.
For questions or comments regarding this new process, email safergsaworkforce@gsa.gov.
New: Applications Now Open for the CXO Fellows Program
The CXO Fellows Program is now accepting applications. The program is a virtual professional development program that engages the next generation of federal leaders (grades GS-9 through GS-13) in acquisition/procurement, financial management/budget, human capital, information technology, and data. It's open to federal employees. There is no cost associated with this program. Apply online at cfo.gov/cxo-fellows/. Applications must be by 5:00 PM EST on June 10, 2022.
Questions? Email cxofellowship@gsa.gov.
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Reminder: May is National Mental Health Awareness Month
During the month of May, OHRM will host health and wellness sessions focused on mental health and mindfulness. These May events are also posted on our GSA Health and Wellness Sessions calendar on InSite.
If you are looking for additional resources, Please use the Employee Assistance Program. Employees can call 800-222-0364 or 888-262-7848 (TTY) from anywhere in the United States; employees assigned overseas can call collect 314-387-4701 to receive immediate assistance, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Reminder: It's Time for Mid-year Reviews
As we reach the mid-way point of the fiscal year, it is time for mid-year performance reviews. Your review provides an excellent opportunity for two-way communication with your supervisor. Use it to assess your performance against expectations and goals described in your performance plan. Take this opportunity to have a productive discussion with your supervisor about your performance and priorities — it is a learning experience and one that will only improve our ability to accomplish the mission.
Please acknowledge your mid-year in HR Links by May 31, 2022. Use this job aid for step-by-step instructions on acknowledging your mid year progress review in HR Links.
For more performance management training and resources, check out this Google Doc.
You can also reach out to your servicing HR office for more help.
ICYMI: This Week's Messages from GSA Leadership
5/4: Associate Administrator Exodie Roe marks National Small Business Week
5/3: Administrator Robin Carnahan recognizes Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
5/2: Administrator Robin Carnahan wishes GSA a happy Public Service Recognition Week! Check out her video thank you.
Check out the Messages from Leadership page on InSite, where you can find past messages from GSA leaders.
Poll Results: Playoffs?
Last week, we asked whether you were watching this year's NBA playoffs. The results are in and only 40 percent of you are tuning in. For the 60 percent of you who responded "no," there's still time to catch up before the finals begin on June 2.
Thanks so much for participating in the Week in Review poll. To share ideas for future polls, send us an email. Check back next week for another one and have a great weekend!
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Reminder: Sign Up for Coffee with Mehul
If you haven't already, there's still time to sign up for Coffee with Mehul. During these regularly scheduled small-group sessions, employees across the organization have the opportunity to make introductions, ask questions, and share suggestions with our acting CFO. Interested in participating? Sign up today! Already signed up? Stay tuned for a Google Calendar invite.
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Welcome to the OCFO Analytics Corner! Each week, the Analytics Community of Practice (A-CoP) team will be sharing events, training, resources, and more. Complete this Google Form to receive more information about the A-CoP or to get involved.
5 Tips for Pre-testing your Data Collection Instruments
Are you planning a big analytics project that includes a questionnaire or interviews? Before you start, consider doing a "dry run" with your data collection instruments. Check out this infographic on the 5 things to know about doing a pilot or pre-test for your data collection.
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Every week we will feature OCFO colleagues who have been recognized by their peers for their great work and character. This is a quick, easy, and fun way to acknowledge and thank one another. To recognize one (or more) of your peers in the next Week in Review, use the OCFO Shout Outs Google Form. |
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Shout out to Gina Durr (BGF)!
Gina is always willing to go the extra mile! Not only does she regularly volunteer to help train others, but she also frequently welcomes peers' questions to complex situations. She is a role model in our branch displaying excellent teamwork, customer service, sound financial analysis, and a strong work ethic.
Submitted by: Michelle Gatto (BGF)
GSA will be transitioning Online University to a new platform in May 2022. OHRM and GSA IT will provide updates as the process unfolds. Because of the transition, some mandatory training refresher courses will be delayed. These courses will have due dates of August 31 or October 31.
New: GSA's Customer Experience and DEIA Communities of Practice Team Up for a May 10 Event
Experts in the fields of customer experience and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility will participate in a round-table conversation about how customer experience and
DEIA advance equity and how both affect customer success. The May 10 event begins at 2 p.m. Eastern and Deputy Administrator Katy Kale will give introductory remarks.
Register to attend via Zoom. Closed captioning and ASL services will be
provided.
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New: Trainings from the Office of Civil Rights
The Office of Civil Rights provides monthly training opportunities that are critical to GSA’s ongoing effort to create and foster a more equitable workplace. Register today for upcoming training opportunities. If you have questions or need to request an accommodation, contact OCR at ocr@gsa.gov.
All Employees
Civil Treatment for Employees: May 10,May 24
Identifying and Interrupting Unconscious Bias Training: June 16
Fundamentals of Environmental Justice: May 25
Supervisors
Civil Treatment for Supervisors: May 10, May 18, May 24
A Lesson in EEO for Supervisors: June 7
New: Learn More About GSA's Toastmasters Club at a Virtual Open House
Join the GSA Toastmasters Club for a virtual open house on Wednesday, May 18, from noon–1:00 p.m. Eastern.
Observe the positive environment for growing your communication skills. Open to all! Fill out this interest form for more information.
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New Date: Lunch & Learn - Customer Experience at GSA
Join Ana Monroe Fitzner and Katherine Petway on Tuesday, May 17 for a lunch and learn on how to embed customer thinking into daily operations and how to improve customer experiences across business lines. Register through GSA's Online University.
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Reminder: Office of Shared Solutions and Performance Improvement Spring Workshop Series
Registration is now open for the 2022 OSSPI Spring Workshop Series. These workshops are offered free of charge to all federal employees who register with a .gov or .mil email address. Registration links for individual sessions are below.
Effective Decision Making - May 17, 2022, 1:30-3 p.m. Eastern
Bethany Blakey from GSA will provide insights on common barriers in decision-making, introduce participants to several decision tools and templates, and share strategies for getting to data-informed decisions.
Partnering with the Evaluation Community - May 20, 2022, 1-2 p.m. Eastern
Kelly Bidwell, Evaluation Officer for GSA, will join colleagues from several different GSA units to explain how your agency's Evaluation Officer can be a resource and partner in your work.
Logic Models as a Framework for Performance Management - May 24, 2022, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Eastern
Chris Heflin from the Department of Commerce and Lenora Stiles from Treasury will share tips for building an effective Logic Model and using it to develop key performance metrics.
Data Literacy and Storytelling for Impact - June 3, 2022, 1-3 p.m. Eastern
Trey Bradley, Neil Miller, Ivan Metzger, and Catie Miller from GSA will present a range of strategies for using data and story to strengthen communications, inform decisions, and motivate action.
Measuring and Managing Risk: A Case Study - June 8, 2022, 1-3 p.m. Eastern
Jill Graham (Chief Risk Officer) and Erica Rice (Deputy CRO) will be joined by Inspector General Deborah Jeffrey to describe how AmeriCorps created a dynamic risk assessment that uses real-time data from multiple sources.
Closed captioning is available for all workshops. If you have questions or need assistance with registration, please email picstaff@gsa.gov.
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