Functional Statements U S. Department of Education

In this glossary, define exactly how certain terms will be used within the document itself, and how they should be interpreted when found in non-requirements documents referenced by the document. Requirements templates, like the EARS patterns described earlier, can be of great assistance in meeting this objective. It is good SE/RE practice to define exactly how certain terms will be used within the document itself, and how they should be interpreted when found in non-requirements documents refer­enced by the document. In engineering specifications, modal verbs are used to distinguish between binding requirements, non-binding recommendations, and the expected behavior of the system’s operational environment. As such, it is important that requirements authors be consistent in their use of modal verbs and that they convey to developers, testers, quality assurance engineers, and regulatory authorities exactly how each modal verb is intended to be interpreted within their specification.

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Good systems engineering (SE) practice anticipates undesirable situations and imposes requirements to mitigate them. In this article, we’ll answer those questions, provide examples of typical functional requirements and types of requirements, and offer tips for crafting good functional requirements and good functional requirement specifications. In general, the first step in determining what a product does—what its functions are—is to determine its functional requirements.

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• Each of the above Contracting groups provide contracting and acquisition support to designated client offices and has identical functions.
• It is responsible for the functional operations, providing O&M, troubleshooting, and enhancements.
• Brief identifiers make it easy to build traceability tables that clearly link each requirement to its ancestors in higher-level documents, and to the specific tests intended to verify it.
• In coordination with OCTAE’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Management and Planning, DATE maintains on-going communication and strategic dialog with other OCTAE and Departmental components, Federal agencies, States, professional associations, industry, and organizations to promote college and career readiness for our nation’s youth and adults.
• BASD reviews budget data to ensure justifications support requests, are reasonable, and in line with historical data; monitors spending to minimize end of year surpluses and ensures invoices are paid timely.
• In engineering specifications, modal verbs are used to distinguish between binding requirements, non-binding recommendations, and the expected behavior of the system’s operational environment.

The Indirect Cost Division (ICD) is responsible for developing, implementing and managing the Department’s indirect cost policy in accordance with regulations issued by OMB Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards under 2 CFR 200 and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) for the applicable entity under review. The Alternative Dispute Resolution Center is a forum for the resolution of employment disputes before the dispute advances to a formal complaint stage. Gartner says that one of the main reasons companies struggle to achieve adequate visibility and traceability in their requirement specifications is reliance on general document software rather than a collaborative requirements management platform. In requirement specifications, it’s useful to include the rationale for the requirement, its relationship to other requirements, and other explanation to provide context for developers and testers. When trying to define a complicated functionality, it’s easy to fall into the trap of describing it all in a single paragraph or, worse yet, in a single sentence. If they contain the word and or multiple “shalls” or other modals, they likely contain more than one requirement.

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In addition, the I/O is responsible for the management and oversight of the OSFL budget formulation and execution processes to include the review and processing of Reimbursable Work Authorizations (RWAs), Purchase Orders and contracts, and Interagency Agreements. PCG supports the Department’s non-support, program-based offices as well as the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). These offices include Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education (OCTAE), Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA), Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development (OPEPD), Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE), and Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS). Within IES, PCG supports the National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance (NCEE).

PRES provides technical assistance on planning and other matters that impact the implementation of career, technical, and adult education programs, as well as correctional education and community colleges. It coordinates the clearance of documents that communicate or implement policy, including non-regulatory guidance, Federal Register notices, budget justifications, and legislation. It coordinates OCTAE’s review of documents circulated by Executive Secretariat and the Office of General Counsel (OGC) so that the expertise and views of the Assistant Secretary and program officials are shared with other Department offices. PRES also coordinates the clearance of grant program announcements, grant competition technical review plans, grant slate memoranda and information collection packages and provides technical assistance to staff on Departmental grants policies and procedures. The Assistant Secretary acts for the Secretary in the administration of the Department and represents and advises the Secretary on all inter- and intra-agency administrative matters (e.g., procurement, financial management, grants management, human capital management, personnel security and facilities management, and business support systems) as well as other activities and functions as directed. The Assistant Secretary provides leadership on all operational matters, offering expertise and technical assistance to the Secretary and the Deputy Secretary on the implementation of major management reform initiatives such as those mandated by the President’s Management Initiatives and the Government Performance and Results Act Modernization Act of 2010.

OESE Functional Statements

Assigning unique identifiers to requirements conveys a big benefit to the system developer. A general requirements engineering (RE) best practice is to write requirements that are as clear and concise as possible. Likewise, when companies or governments buy new systems or new enterprise software products, they couldn’t care less about the products themselves. What they care about is how those products will help them accomplish their goals, make them more efficient, and positively impact their bottom line or use of budget. 1  Notification of Personnel Action Standard Form 50s show the position is officially titled Supervisory Social Worker. Nothing in this settlement limits the claimant’s right to bring an action in an appropriate United States court.

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• The Payroll and Personnel Processing Branch (PPPB) provides guidance, oversight and operational support regarding pay and leave administration matters.
• AEFLA also helps individuals who are English language learners improve their English and math proficiency and acquire an understanding of the American system of government, individual freedom, and the responsibilities of citizenship.
• The Federal IT Modernization Report highlights actions that compliment Department and Agency efforts to modernize citizen facing services – by moving to a more secure, agile, and cost-effective infrastructure, much of which will be provided by shared services.
• Key work-life programs offered to Federal employees include worksite health and wellness, Employee Assistance Programs, Federal Occupational Health, workplace flexibilities, telework, alternative work schedules, elder care, Voluntary Leave Transfer Program, Voluntary Leave Bank Program and Workers’ Compensation.
• Communication in regard to the course schedule, planned EDCAPS system upgrades, outages, and functional changes, all are centralized to the Training Branch.
• Additional responsibilities are to address and remediate all cyber security issues identified in OBSS systems, assist and track audits, and support OCIO’s EPM, EARB, and CSAM processes.
• Standardized sections—or “boilerplate”—promote and facilitate consistency across projects, which is a major benefit of templates.

This includes executing various tests, training, and exercises of ED programs and ensuring the development and maintenance of all Principal Office’s Business Continuity plans. It also administers a broad range of activities relating to employees‘ and facilities‘ safety and emergency response. Additionally, the Division works with the Office of the Chief Information Officer regarding cyber threats and organization high value asset systems required to support ED’s mission. The Personnel Security and Disaster Preparedness Division (PSDPD) develops policies, procedures, and guidelines for the personnel security functions in accordance with applicable federal laws, regulations, and Executive Orders and ensures everyone’s employment will promote the efficiency of the service and is consistent with the public trust and national security interest. The Division adjudicates initial derogatory information on federal forms (OF 612, OF 306, SF 171 or Resume, etc.) to determine if an applicant is suitable for federal employment in a position of trust before an investigation is initiated. It also adjudicates the results of background investigations on applicants, appointees, employees, and contractors for (1) security clearances or to occupy sensitive positions; and (2) suitability to occupy a position of trust not requiring a security clearance.

Grants Management Policy Division (GMPD)

The Recruitment, Staffing and Compensation Division (RSCD) provides oversight, consultation and operational services to the Department in the areas of staffing, recruitment and classification, student employment, special hiring initiatives, payroll, personnel processing and management of personnel records. The Director is supported by a Deputy, who serves as a strategic business partner providing comprehensive human resources management staffing, classification, and advisory services to ED customers. The Office of Human Resources (OHR) provides leadership and direction in the formulation and implementation of human capital policies, programs, and systems to promote efficient and effective federal workforce management and provides operational support and oversight for the full lifecycle of employment for employees of the Department of Education. The Office of Grants Management (OGM) develops, manages, and provides policy guidance and oversight of the Department’s grant management activities and operations. OGM provides leadership and direction in the areas of discretionary and formula grant functional statement management and administration policy, internal control assessment for grants, grant management training, external audit resolution and risk treatment, and indirect cost negotiations.

These statements were developed for internal use and frequently use acronyms which are understandable within the Department but may not be clear to others.

The claimant states she is “currently an exempt GS 12/5”and does not question her FLSA exemption status. The FLSA claims process in subpart G of part 551 of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), covers disputes over FLSA exemption status, failure to pay FLSA nonexempt employees the minimum wage or the proper overtime pay, and child labor complaints. As an FLSA exempt employee who is not disputing her exemption status, the claimant is not covered by the FLSA claims process since it does not cover the issue she raises; i.e., not receiving the correct rate of basic pay for performing higher graded duties. Therefore, for purposes of responding to her claim, we have treated it as a Federal civilian employee compensation claim which OPM is authorized to settle under the provisions of section 3702(a)(2) of title 31, United States Code (U.S.C.), and part 178 of title 5, CFR. FSA manages the administrative and oversight functions supporting programs authorized under Title I and Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965. In coordination with OCTAE’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Management and Planning, DATE maintains on-going communication and strategic dialog with other OCTAE and Departmental components, Federal agencies, States, professional associations, industry, and organizations to promote college and career readiness for our nation’s youth and adults.