Summary
This National Guard position is for a FINANCIAL MANAGER, Position Description Number D1540000and is part of 155 CPTF, Nebraska Air National Guard.
Selected applicant may be eligible for a recruitment or relocation incentive not to exceed 25% of the annual rate of basic pay. A recruitment or relocation incentive must be negotiated prior to acceptance of the official offer
This job is open to
Federal employees - Excepted service
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
National Guard and reserves
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Clarification from the agency
OPEN TO: Area 1, 2 and 3 applicants
Duties
As a FINANCIAL MANAGER, GS-0505-13, duties include:
(1) Directs the financial management policy in support of the Air National Guard installation to include dissimilar geographically separated units. As the Assistant United States Property and Fiscal Officer for Air (Fiscal), holds statutory authority and responsibility for the proper obligation, accounting, disbursement, and administrative control of all Federal funds allocated to the installation. Determines the impact and implements courses of action regarding projected DOD, OSD, USAF, NGB, Inter-Service, and non-DoD federal government programs that affect Air National Guard plans, policies, and missions. Problem resolution extends beyond fiscal management and requires internal synchronization, the coordination of external offices at all base command levels, and the involvement of financial entities outside the base.
(2) Serves as the principal financial advisor and technical expert to the Wing Commander, Senior Management Staff, GSU Commanders, and the Financial Management Board. Provides financial advisory services that contribute substantially to the plans, policies, decisions, and objectives of senior management. Comprehends the unique mission, philosophy, and concepts of operation of commands or divisions subordinate to the Wing Commander in order to guarantee the financial success of related programs. Maintains a high level of mission awareness by regularly attending staff meetings, formal briefings, and spontaneous informal sessions chaired or called by the Wing Commander. Represents the Wing at nationwide financial meetings, conferences, seminars, and workshops to determine the impact of Higher Headquarters decisions on local programs. Provides advice to management to facilitate decisions regarding the extent of federal financial support for permanent and temporary civilian employment, unit flying requirements, real property maintenance and services (including environmental), logistics and administrative support, base security and firefighting capabilities, medical and counter narcotics programs, ancillary and specialty training, military clothing and subsistence, and discretionary funding levels for travel, general supplies and equipment, information technology equipment and communications, and other contract services. Analyzes deficiencies and recommends to the Wing Commander and Senior Management Staff the direction or alternatives to correct or achieve desired funding levels or actions. Explains, illustrates, and ensures the relevance, accuracy, and timeliness of financial management products briefed to senior management. Exercises dual fiduciary responsibilities to the Wing Commander and the United States Property and Fiscal Officer and implements actions to be taken on the use of federal financial resources in assuring the objectives of the Wing Commander and Adjutant General's Department are fully received, considered, and finalized.
(3) Functions as the Assistant United States Property and Fiscal Officer for Air(Fiscal) under ANGI 36-2, the accounting station's Certification Officer under the provisions of the Certification Officers Act of 1996, and as an agent of the US Treasury for all ANG federal disbursements and the associated pecuniary liabilities thereof. Incumbent is responsible for interpretation and implementation of all Comptroller General decisions as to the legality, propriety, and solvency of all payments and entitlements, and for ensuring all expenditures are in compliance with federal statutes. Implements sufficient internal controls that preclude Anti-Deficiency Act violations or obligations above the stated annual or multiannual authorities, limitations, and dollar thresholds. Researches, determines, and advises management regarding the use of non-appropriated funds when applicable. Ensures the proper documentation, accounting, and auditability of non-appropriated funds, and their traceability to the United States Property and Fiscal Officer as required in accordance with Air Force instructions or applicable state laws.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Military membership in the Nebraska National Guard Membership is required.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Obtain/maintain the level of security clearance/background check required.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Direct Deposit is mandatory.
- Individuals with military incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment.
Qualifications
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is a Title 32 excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING ELIGIBILITY TO JOIN THE NEBRASKA AIR NATIONAL GUARD PLEASE CONTACT THE LOCAL RECRUITING OFFICE AT 402-309-1172.
OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1, 2 and 3
DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:
AREA 1: Current permanent and indefinite technicians of the Nebraska Army or Air National Guard; and current Title 5 employees of the Nebraska Military Department who are military members of the Nebraska National Guard.
AREA 2: All Drill Status/M-Day members and temporary technicians of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard.
AREA 3: Current military service members who are willing and eligible to become members of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard.
AREA 4: All qualified candidates eligible and willing to become a member of the Nebraska National Air or Army National Guard prior to the effective date of hire.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Nebraska Air National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
Military Grades: Maximum: O5; Minimum: O3;Military Grade inversion within the full time work forces is not permitted. The military grade of the full time supervisor must equal or exceed the military grade of the personnel supervised.
Military Compatibility: Compatibility will be followed in accordance with 32 USC 709(b) and 10 USC 10216
Compatibility requirements must be met prior to appointment to the position. Selectee has 24 months to become qualified in a compatible military assignment.
MUST HOLD: 65F3 AFSC
Security Clearance/Background Check requirements:
In order to comply with US DOD requirements and ensure the safety and security of the missions, programs, property and personnel of the Nebraska Military Department, employees must obtain the appropriate background investigation and maintain the level of security clearance assigned to their respective work.
Failure to obtain, within one year of appointment, and maintain the designated type of security clearance/background check required for the respective work may result in a job offer being rescinded, separations of employment, or other actions as may be deemed in the best interest of the agency.
Prior to appointment individuals must meet the security clearance requirements for the position or submit the required documents of the Nebraska National Guard, Personnel Security Manager for processing the appropriate investigation. Required forms: SF86, PSIP Initiation Form, Fingerprints, OF306 and Application/Resume.
Nebraska National Guard Information Security Specialist - jason.schroeder.10@us.af.mil; 402-309-1129.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Posses technical financial expertise, which includes a broad knowledge of agency operating programs alongside the ability to utilize financial management principles, methods, and systems to develop, apply, and adjust financial plans that attain agency objectives. Candidates must demonstrate analytical and administrative capability through skill in collecting and analyzing data accurately, applying procedures by interpreting program material, and exercising sound, independent judgment to solve financial problems and administer programs. Furthermore, the position requires strong leadership and program management skills to plan, direct, and coordinate complex programs, as well as select, develop, supervise, train, and mentor a subordinate staff. Finally, applicants must possess exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, characterized by the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written reports and oral presentations, and the ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships across all levels of management using tact, ingenuity, and resourcefulness.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
GS-13: Do you possess 1-year equivalent specialized experience to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12) before being eligible for the next grade level. Must have fundamental working experiences with a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the financial management occupational series and grade. Financial Management Certification Career level, and assigned military skills. Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience, as indicated in the table, are not required by this standard to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.
Education
Completed undergraduate or graduate education, the awarded college degree should be in one of, or a combination of the following disciplines: accounting, business, finance, economics, math, statistics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizational management
YOU MUST SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS TO THIS APPLICATION. FAILURE TO SUBMIT TRANSCRIPTS WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:
This position is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management Section 1599d. As a condition of employment, the employee must complete the financial management certification within 24 months of appointment.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1.Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance
2.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.
3.May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments
4.Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
5.This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
6.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. 7.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 8.National Guard Employee Position requiring Military Membership
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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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. Your answers to the assessment questionnaire will be verified against information provided in your resume and other supporting documentation. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific, we will not make assumptions regarding your experience. If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experiences, your rating will be adjusted or you may be excluded from consideration for this position.
Your qualifications will be evaluated against general and specialized experience under the "Qualifications" section and against the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
To preview the assessment questionnaire, please use the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12996179
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
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2. College Transcripts showing undegraduate degree from an accredit college/university. The degree must be in finance; or, in a related field such as, business administration, business management or public administration that included - or - was supplemented by 24 semester hours in accounting. The 24 hours may include up to six hours of credit in business law.
3. Other supporting documents (optional)
- Cover Letter
- DD-214
- Other
- SF-50
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
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Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Qualified candidates will be referred to the selecting official in the following order:
1. Fully qualified Area 1 applicants.
2. Fully qualified Area 2 applicants.
3. Fully qualified Area 3 applicants.
Selected applicant may be eligible for a recruitment or relocation incentive not to exceed 25% of the annual rate of basic pay. A recruitment or relocation incentive must be negotiated prior to acceptance of the official offer
The initial cut-off date for first consideration is 11:59 pm, CST, 15 JUL 2026; applications received by this date will have the first opportunity for review. Applications received after this date will be given consideration only if there is a need for further review. If further reviews are required, they will occur weekly or until a certificate of eligibles is exhausted.