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This week in history: On June 6, 1944, more than 150,000 Allied troops, led by U.S. General Dwight D. Eisenhower, stormed the beaches of Normandy on what would become the most famous “D-Day” of World War II.
OCFO Job Announcements
New! Director of Budget (SES): Office of the Chief Financial Officer. Washington, D.C. Closes on Monday, June 20, 2022.
New! Data Scientist (GS-13/14, 1560 series): Office of Analytics, Performance and Improvement, Analytics and Decision Support Division. Open to all government employees and the public. Virtual position. Closes on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.
Budget Analyst (GS-12, 560 series): Office of PBS Financial Services, Zone 3 RWA/Capital Projects Division (BR3R). Open to BR employees. Location negotiable after selection. Closes on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
To feature an opening in the next Week in Review, use the OCFO Week in Review submissions form.
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New: OCFO Town Hall - June 16 @ 2:30 p.m. Eastern
Join OCFO leaders on Thursday, June 16, for a town hall on workforce topics. Check your calendars for the invite or add the event to your calendar.
This town hall will be streamed on Google Meet starting at 2:30 p.m. Eastern, and live closed captioning will be available. Submit your questions on FEVS, DEIA, or anything else in advance.
Video streaming tip: Connect to the live stream using your internet connection, not GSA's VPN or VDI.
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New: Mandatory Security and Privacy Awareness Training Due July 22
Mandatory Security and Privacy Awareness training is now available in Online University. Learn to handle cyber threats, protect sensitive information, and comply with GSA’s security policies.
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New: Drop In On OHRM's First Employee Break Room
The Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) is kicking off a new, employee-centric resource: the Employee Break Room. During these sessions, OHRM will provide you with up-to-date information on the HR topics that are most important to you!
The first event will take place on June 14, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern. HR professionals will be providing information on employee training, including coaching and mentoring; GSA immersion; and the transit benefit.
If you would like to register to attend this event, please use this link.
New: Virtual Chats with the Administrator and Deputy Administrator
The Office of Strategic Communication is offering virtual coffees (or teas) on a rolling basis to meet with Administrator Robin Carnahan and Deputy Administrator Katy Kale. Sign up here if you’re interested. Additional sessions may be added or group sizes adjusted, depending on the level of interest.
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New: Celebrate Juneteenth with GSA!
Join your GSA colleagues for the agency's first Juneteenth celebration, presented by Blacks in Government, Federally Employed Women, the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group, and the Office of Human Resources Management DEIA Speaker Series.
This session, A Celebration of Freedom, Excellence, and Resilience, takes place on Thursday, June 16, at 1 p.m. Eastern. Register for the event and add it to your calendar today!
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Reminder: Last Call for CXO Fellows Program Applications
Applications for the CXO Fellows Program, a virtual professional development program that engages the next generation of leaders, are due today, Friday June 10, by 5:00 p.m. Eastern.
The program is open to federal employees (grades GS-9 through GS-13) in acquisition/procurement, financial management/budget, human capital, information technology, and data roles. There is no cost associated with this program. Apply online at cfo.gov/cxo-fellows/ today!
Questions? Email cxofellowship@gsa.gov.
ICYMI: This Week's Messages from GSA Leadership
No messages this week. Check out the Messages from Leadership page on InSite, where you can find past messages from GSA leaders.
FEVS Fever: Week 2
Week 2 of the FEVS is coming to a close and the competition is heating up within OCFO. So far, the Office of Budget is in the lead with a 22% participation rate. It's still any office's competition to win. Take the FEVS today to add to your team's total. Find your personalized survey link by searching your inbox for a message from EVGS@opm.gov. Questions? Check out these frequently asked questions or drop a line to GSAengagement@gsa.gov.
Remember to respond to the poll by July 15 and watch this space for running results. Good luck!
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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.
Looking for the Google Script Workshop Recordings?
Why do something repetitive when you can have Google do it for you? Google Scripts can automate tasks in your inbox, forms, and spreadsheet functions so you can spend less time sending emails or formatting data and more time on valuable analysis! Recorded training sessions and linked resources are now hosted on the Google Scripts page of the Analytics Hub, so start learning today!
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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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No shout outs this week. To recognize one (or more) of your peers in the next Week in Review, use the OCFO Shout Outs Google Form.
GSA's new Online University is here and, with it, new mandatory training deadlines. Visit the Mandatory Training page on GSA's InSite for due dates and watch the Announcements section for training reminders.
Looking for enterprise-wide training opportunities? Check out the FY22 course list.
Update: 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: June 15 | June 29
Identifying and Interrupting Unconscious Bias Training: June 16
Supervisors
Civil Treatment for Supervisors: June 14 | June 23 | June 28
A Lesson in EEO for Supervisors: June 30
Reminder: June G-Invoicing Trainings Now Accepting Sign-Ups
GSA's G-Invoicing team is offering three virtual "Intro to G-Invoicing" training sessions in June. These trainings are for those who have a role in creating, managing or supervising inter-agency buy/sell agreements. Visit the G-Invoicing InSite page for more information and to sign up.
Reminder: Learn How to Use the New Online University
The new Online University (OLU) is live, but are you hip to all its latest features?
Whether you’re an employee or a supervisor, you can get the scoop on the new OLU in this live training:
Employees - Access courses, transcripts, and the new mentoring feature
Supervisors - View your team, assign training, run reports, and more
Limited seats are available. To save your spot, go to the 🔍 Find Learning icon on OLU's welcome page, and type in Introduction to OLU.
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Reminder: Did You Forget to Pack Something?
Are you ready for summer travel but have yet to settle on a destination? Or perhaps you are all packed but feel like you are forgetting something. Maybe you are not sure what novel to read. Well, the BIC organization has you covered. Sure, we cannot help with that suntan, or get you into Disney World, but we can offer you some summertime training!
Join us for two open office hours where you call the shots. We are offering one session to discuss PBS Business Intelligence topics of your choice and one to cover Business Objects. Calendar invites were sent to those with active accounts in these applications, so be sure to respond “YES” (and so far, nearly 400 users have). We also invite you to share topics ahead of time by adding to the lists below.
Business Objects Topics – Thursday, June 16, from 11:00-12:00 Eastern
PBS BI Topics – Wednesday, July 27, from 2:00-3:00 Eastern
Maybe you are looking for a little fun and excitement (as promised at a recent Analytics CoP event) while learning about useful tools and information available through the OCFO pages on Insite, then join us for Financial “Insite” on Wednesday, June 22, from 2:00-3:00 Eastern. Or perhaps you want to “tax” your brain this summer and learn something completely new. How about a journey through the world of the OCFO Financial Taxonomy on Wednesday, August 17, from 3:00-4:00 Eastern? You can read more about each course and sign up by clicking on the course title. Calendar invites will go out a few days before each event. If you have any questions, please send them to cfo-datadeliveryandmanagement@gsa.gov. Enjoy your summer.
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Reminder: Save the Date - Trusted Workforce Brown Bag Session with OMA
The presentation will cover details on the transformation of the federal background investigation process, its benefits, and the implementation timeline.
The Trusted Workforce (TW) 2.0 program is a new approach to personnel vetting. Under this new program, Federal employees in both the national security and public trust populations will undergo continuous vetting – a review of your background at any time during your tenure to determine whether you meet applicable trust requirements.
Submit questions for the Wednesday, June 22, event today! Stay tuned for info on how to register.
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