FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Clarification from the agency

Area I: All Current On-Board Permanent Title 5 Maine Air and Army National Guard Employees Area II: Currently serving members of the Maine Air and Army National Guard. (Veterans' Preference will Apply) Area III: Former members of the Maine Air and Army National Guard. (Veterans' Preference will Apply) Area IV: All US Citizens. (Veterans' Preference will Apply)

The purpose of this position is to plan, coordinate, and perform financial management analysis, quality reviews, and administrative finance tasks at the squadron and group levels. Duties include budgeting, financial analysis, operational finance, and administrative support to ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and readiness requirements. The use of this position description is contingent upon the 6F0X1 CSS position being earned and authorized on the Unit Manning Document (UMD).

MAJOR DUTIES: Budget and Financial Management. The Financial Analyst serves as the CSS point of contact for day-to-day budget and financial issues, working closely with the Comptroller Flight's budget office to obtain, monitor, and track organizational funds. The incumbent collaborates with commanders and supervisors to create spend plans and integrates them into the overall base budget. Additionally, the Financial Analyst provides advice on budget matters, including types of funding available, effects of budgetary changes, and the status and use of funds. The position also involves preparing narrative justifications for projected funding needs and submitting them to the Comptroller Flight's Budget Office. Training functional contacts and program managers on financial management procedures is a key responsibility. Provides additional operational support as determined by leadership. Government Travel Card (GTC) and Pay Operations. The Financial Analyst monitors government travel card (GTC) accounts and ensures compliance with regulations. This includes initiating GTC applications for eligible members, briefing members on statements of understanding, and collecting and instructing members on completing GTC computer-based training. The incumbent performs GTC account maintenance, including closing accounts for retiring or separating members and placing accounts in the cloud for transferring members. Additionally, the Financial Analyst provides interpretation of financial guidance to unit commanders, Resource Advisors (RAs), and other personnel, including briefing entitlements for deployments, schools, long tours, and newcomer orientations. Orders and Participation Management. Serves as Unit Workday Control Officer (UWCO), responsible for monitoring and advising on the use of all workdays and dollars. The Financial Analyst approves and tracks unit orders, including annual training (AT), special training (ST), military personnel appropriation (MPA), regular scheduled drill (RSD), deployment, and inactive duty training (IDT) orders using the Air National Guard Reserve Order Writing System (AROWS). The incumbent monitors and approves participation rosters, calculates IDT days performed, and finalizes rosters for leadership and members. Approved processed amendments, validating needs, and providing updated documentation to members are also required. Establishing and tracking orders in AROWS ensures proper documentation and compliance. Audits, Internal Controls, and Systems Utilization. Auditing and internal controls are critical aspects of the role. The Financial Analyst performs random audits on travel claims, reviews Inspector General (IG) reports, and identifies and corrects deficiencies. The incumbent manages internal control procedures to protect against fraud, waste, and abuse, verifies and validates commitments and obligations, and ensures compliance with quality assurance initiatives, internal control review guides, and self-inspection checklists. The Financial Analyst utilizes current financial management systems to accomplish budgeting and operational finance tasks, such as executing funds and documenting transactions. Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Work to perform, supervise, and/or manage administrative fiscal, financial management, accounting or budgetary nature. Provides analytical reasoning in the identification, analysis, and evaluation of financial issues and developing alternative solutions. Involves competencies in analysis, research, writing, and judgment typically gained through academic education or progressively responsible experiences. Requires knowledge and skill in the application of related laws, regulations, precedents, methods and techniques of budgeting. Competencies in self-management, resilience, teamwork, attention to details, creative thinking, integrity, honesty, and positive customer service skills. Work follows established methods and procedures; uses practical knowledge of the operations, procedures, and policies of specific program areas or functional assignment; and typically learns to do the work through specialized experiences.

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

• Skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately;
• Skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material;
• Skill in presenting formal training presentations and briefings;
• Ability to prepare reports and presentation formats.

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

1. Your resume showing:

• Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
• Education, certifications or licensures.

2. Other supporting documents: It is highly suggested that applicants address the General and Specialized Experience required of the position within their resume or on a separate document. All information provided during the application process will be verified. Failure to address all General and Specialized Experience requirements may result in non-selection for an interview.

Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation:
- Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2)
- Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
- Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.

Applicant claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Employees must submit the following documentation:
-DoD Retained Grade Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-1)
- SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status
- Copy of the notification letter the employee received (RIF or classification downgrade)

Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, Military Spouse Preference must submit the following documentation:
- DoD Military Spouse Preference Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-4)
- Sponsor's PCS Orders
- Proof of Military member's current active duty status
- Marriage Certificate

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