Clarification from the agency

This is a Title 5 excepted position. This job announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for additional positions vacated during the job bid process. IAW UTNGR 690-12 dated AUG 2022, Priority will be given to all current, onboard employees of the UTNG. This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program and Veterans Preference. ***Temporary assignments between T32 and T5 are strictly prohibited without resigning original position***

MAJOR DUTIES: This is NOT an all-inclusive list.

• Directs financial management policy in support of the ARNG installation.
• Maintains statutory responsibility for the proper obligation, accounting, disbursement, and administrative control of all federal funds allocated to the state.
• Determines the impact; and implements courses of action regarding projected DoD, Department of Army (DA), National Guard Bureau (NGB), Inter-Service, and non-DoD governmental programs; that affect ARNG plans, policies, and missions.
• Ensures the full disclosure of accounting information, sound reporting methods, and analytic interpretation of financial posture.
• Establishes and directs financial policies to ensure compliance with fiduciary responsibilities, statutory requirements, regulations, procedures, national and local policies enabling the optimum use and control of financial resources.
• Serves as a financial advisor and the technical expert to the state Adjutant General (AG), USPFO, senior staff management, major subordinate commands, and the Program Budget Advisory Council(PBAC).
• Provides advisory services through briefings, conferences, advisory committee meetings, etc, on a regular basis.
• Advises, supports and facilitates management decisions concerning financial considerations, such as the availability and appropriate use of federal funds. Based upon reports and data derived from financial systems, analyzes strengths and deficiencies, advises, and makes recommendations to the USPFO, primary staff, Chief of Staff and the AG.
• Assures the AG's priorities are integrated in and supported by the financial plan. Recommends to the USPFO actions to be taken regarding the implementation of the financial plan.
• Provides significant and critical input to the development of NGB policy.
• Determines the significant impact of projected DOD, DA, NGB and other government programs affecting the state ARNG's fiscal policies.
• Implements appropriate courses of action as best suited for the state. Serves as an advisor to the AG on projects involving local, state and other Federal agencies.
• Provides management oversight and guidance to budget formulation and execution for the state ARNG budget, as follows:
• Provides oversight to the budget process, including planning, programming, budgeting, allocation and execution of funds.
• Reviews annual appropriation and authorization legislation to determine congressional intent.
• Reviews and interprets higher headquarters' orders, guidelines and directives, and policies and precedents to assess impact on state programs.
• Prepares budget requests consistent with guidance issued by NGB.
• Advises Program Managers (PMs) on the appropriate use of discretionary funds consistent with fiscal law.
• Certifies funds and coordinates the receipt of Funding Authorizations Documents (FADS) for the state ARNG Comptroller.
• Develops, coordinates and distributes Funding Allocation Targets to division and PM accounts using the State Automated Budget System and the State Accounting and Reservation System.
• Produces monthly reports and summary reports on annual funding programs and allotment for these accounts to PMs, senior management, the Chief of Staff, the Adjutant General (AG) and NGB.
• Responsible for the budgetary planning and programming timetables for new and modified programs, deployments, and mobilizations for the state ARNG.
• Develops processes and guidance in unique situations without specific guidance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Pending analysis, you may be required to complete a new 1-year probationary period when moved to this position IAW CNGBI 1400.25.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Must obtain the appropriate security clearance within one year of appointment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the SECRET security clearance of the position..
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634,Subpart I USOGE, 2/24). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7, Joint Ethics Regulation, Effective May 15, 2024.
• This is a Financial Management Level Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. Pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing is a condition of employment.
• The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
• Potential for Incentive Pay.

Qualifications

*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.

**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.

BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS::

• To qualify an applicant for any GS-0505 position, apply and evaluate the applicant's competencies (Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, and Behaviors), military and civilian experiences, completed education, learned skills, obtained knowledge, endorsed abilities, and training program accomplishments. The following qualification factors are applicable to the expert positions:
• Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately;
• Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate difficult and complex programs;
• Ability to develop, apply, and adjust financial plans and policies to attain agency objectives;
• Ability to select, develop, and supervise a subordinate staff;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, not only with subordinate staff, but with all levels of key management officials, the latter particularly requiring the exercise of tact, ingenuity, and resourcefulness;
• Ability to make oral and written presentations in a clear and concise manner;
• Ability to apply a high level of sound and independent judgment in the solution of financial problems and in the administration of a financial management program;
• A broad knowledge of agency operating programs;
• A broad knowledge of and ability to utilize principles, methods, techniques, and systems of financial management
• Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit effective communication;
• Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively;
• Skilled in training, mentoring, and problem solving; and,
• Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material.

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Must have SECRET security Clearance.
* FM Level 2 must be complete within 2 years.
* Must be able to obtain GFEBS access.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Have 1 year as a GS-0505-11 * Must submit SF 50 to validate claim*
OR
Have at least a minimum of two years of singular or combined experiences in the DoD or National Guard financial program disciplines:

• Have experiences in managing funds through fiscal reporting and financial advisory services, to include budget formulation and execution, travel and commercial accounting, military and civilian payrolls, and financial systems applications.
• Have working knowledge of the duties associated with the USP&FO and the certification requirements for installation funds.
• Experiences included working with the Financial Management Board and handling highly sensitive military or civilian entitlement issues.
• Competent in planning, implementing, and executing the financial programs directly associated with the objectives of the Adjutants General's Department and accomplishment of federal military and state support missions.
• Experiences involved the receipt, accounting, collection, safeguarding, and disbursement of government appropriated funds, or oversight authority and management of non-appropriated funds.
• Directing financial management policies in support of the National Guard military organizations and units.
• Have a working knowledge of statutory responsibilities in regard to financial obligations, accounting transactions, disbursement spending, and administrative control of all allocated federal funds.
• Experiences determining financial and budget impacts; and, implementing courses-of-action in regard to addressing DoD, Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, Inter-Service, and/or non-DoD governmental programs that affected National Guard plans, policies, and missions. Skilled in presenting accounting information, Series reporting methods, and/or analytic financial posture interpretations.
• Experiences included work that established and directed financial policies that ensured compliance with fiduciary responsibilities, statutory requirements, regulations, procedures, and national and local policies.
• Experiences resulted in the optimum use and control of financial resources.
• Experienced as a financial advisor and technical expert to senior staff managers, major subordinate commands, and/or the Program Budget Advisory Council.
• Skilled in providing financial advisory services, such as the availability and appropriate use of Federal funds, through briefings, conferences, and committee meetings.
• Competent in analyzing reports and data derived from financial systems, and, capable of identifying strengths and deficiencies.
• Competent in the interpretation of legal propriety when processing financial program payments.
• Experiences included the NG disbursement activities and maintaining a base-line knowledge of the pecuniary liability for these disbursements.
• Experienced in developing, coordinating, and organizing an integrated system of financial services, that included budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, operational review, accounts payable, military pay, civilian pay, travel, government travel card program, and financial management reporting.
• Have competencies in writing, presenting, and training financial management system controls, policies, and procedures.
• Experienced in accounting for and accurately managing federal funds in compliance with statutory requirements, regulations, directives, procedures, and national or local policies.
• Competent in recognizing potential problem areas through detailed risk analysis and vulnerability assessments that resulted in revised or new management control studies and operational reviews.
• Experiences in leadership roles are essential and may have involved leading, planning, or scheduling program work in a manner that promoted smooth flow and even distribution of work requirements.
• Leadership experiences included training and mentoring employees on finance programs and specific skill tasks.
• Must have working knowledge of equal employment and affirmative action programs.

SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:

1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.
2. Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position.
3. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.

Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Resume: Resumes are limited to two-pages, information. Applicants submitting a resume that exceeds the two-page limit will not be eligible for consideration.

For each relevant work experience, make sure you include:
- Job Title and Employer (including series and grade for any Federal positions)
- Start and end dates with month/year (e.g., 05/2019 - 08/2022)
- The number of hours you worked per week

Ensure work experience descriptions are aligned with the job announcement and address all required qualifications. Brief descriptions should demonstrate your ability to perform the tasks at the required level as stated in the job announcement.

When relevant or required for the position, include your possession of education/ certification/license and provide any required documentation such as transcripts, and/or details (type and date) of certifications and/or licenses.
- Education information should include:
o Name of school/institution
o Completion date
o Degree type
o Cumulative Grade point average (GPA)

When relevant, include:
- Current Security Clearance
- Job-related training
- Language skills
- Organizations and affiliations
- Professional publications
- Eligibility for special programs (e.g., military spouses, individuals with disabilities, etc.)

Helpful Hints for Creating a Two-Page Resume
Prioritize most relevant and recent experience.
Use concise, results focused language.
Align language from the job announcement.
Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies.
Remove outdated or unrelated experience.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Applicable documents required for qualification, education, or certification as stated above.
• Must provide transcripts for education requirements.

Failure to provide all the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
3. Qualifying Veteran's Preference documents, if you possess them (DD Form 214, VA Disability Letter, SF15)

NOTE: NOT ALL VETERANS QUALIFY FOR VETERAN'S PREFERENCE. Eligible veterans must meet specific qualifying criteria to receive Veteran's Preference Eligibility. The list of qualifying criteria that can be found at the following link:

OPM Guide:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/

Veteran's Preference eligibility must be validated. The applicant must ensure all required documentation is submitted.
Note: Any alterations in the shaded areas render the DD-214 void.

Acceptable documentation includes:

• If claiming TP: You must submit a copy of your DD Form 214, "Certificate of Release or discharge from Active Duty". The DD Form 214 must reflect dates of service, Character of Service as Honorable or under honorable conditions, and must indicate that you were awarded an authorized campaign medal.
• If claiming CP or CPS: You must submit a copy of your DD Form 214 and a Disability Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. The DD 214 must reflect dates of service, and Character of Service as Honorable, or under Honorable conditions. The Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs must reflect your disability rating (0 to 100%) for preference eligibility. (You may obtain one by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center, or online at VA.gov. You will need to submit a Standard Form, SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference".)
• If claiming XP: VETERAN: You must submit a copy of your DD Form 214, and a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your disability or documentation showing you are awarded the Purple Heart. SPOUSE: Submit veteran's DD Form 214, a letter from the Department of Veteran's Affairs indicating veteran is 100% disabled or unemployable, or a documentation indicating veteran retired, was separated, or resigned from civil service on the basis on service-connected disability. You will need to submit a Standard Form, SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference". Note: preference is not awarded if the veteran is living and is qualified for Federal Employment.

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