Summary
This position is located within the 149th Comptroller Flight Wing, San Antonio, TX. Its purpose is to serve as the Chief Financial Officer for the installation and dissimilar geographically separated units, with responsibility for managing all funds through fiscal reporting and financial advisory services.
Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Nationwide (see Areas of Consideration), Texas Air National Guard Membership is Required
Duties
As a FINANCIAL MANAGER (Title 32) with the Texas Air National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to:
- 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.
- Functions as the Assistant United States Property and Fiscal Officer for Air. (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.
- Directs and monitors the development, compilation, review, and submission of the annual financial plan, and conversion financial plans on an as-required basis. Provides reliable fiscal and managerial data or information for short-term and long-range plans by analysis of mission requirements, rates of expenditure, programmatic and unforeseen changes, and funded or unfunded requirements.
- Provides leadership to senior-level committees and task groups. Initiates, briefs, and documents the Financial Management Board, and supervises the annual distribution of financial resources, submission of budget execution reviews, financial plan submissions, and end-of-year closeout as required under the Resource Management System (RMS).
- Represents and speaks on behalf of the Wing Commander and USPFO with regard to ANG Financial Management issues with representatives of the National Guard Bureau, the Adjutant General's Department, other military components, state/local governments, businesses and other public/private groups, or organizations and persons having an interest in the financial programs of the Wing. Coordinates fiscal activities across agency line.
- Interprets, implements, and administers laws, procedures, regulations, and directives pertaining to various Air National Guard stand-alone, networked, or web-based financial systems, including Budget, Accounting, and Entitlement Disbursing.
- Directs budget formulation and execution through the use of an integrated financial management and reporting system.
- Directs the operation and maintenance of the local budget and accounting systems and interfaces with other management systems, including the Standard Base Supply System, the Standard Procurement System, the Defense Civilian Pay System, and the host Automated Business Services System.
- Budget Accounting System, the Automated Business Services System, the Workday system, and Financial Management Intranet Services. Coordinates with the Defense Mega Center (DMC), DFAS Regional Sites, and host Stock Fund authorities regarding activities pertaining to accounting, payroll, and budget functions and systems.
- Serves as the focal point for NGB on all Workday Program matters. Directs the Air National Guard Workday Program for the installation and dissimilar geographically separated units, which requires a broad cross-functional knowledge in Training Management and ensures that bona fide ANG training requirements are met. Ensures workdays are properly distributed and executed to achieve maximum mission effectiveness.
- Responsible for the administration of the Government Travel Card Program at the installation and dissimilar geographically separated units. Establishes and implements travel card procedures and coordinates the resolution of travel card issues with commanders at all levels and with the government travel card contractor.
- Responsible for the overall management and control of the Quality Assurance Program (QAP) within the Financial Management office. Ensures sufficient Quality Assurance and Internal Controls are in place and in accordance with applicable regulations to preclude fraud and unauthorized use of assets, assure that financial records and reports are reliable, accurate, and timely, provide for adequate separation of financial duties, and ensure that all payroll accessibility audits are accomplished and documented.
- Plans, assigns, and supervises work to be accomplished by an organization consisting of 4 or more direct subordinates and 6 or more support employees in the grades of GS-05 to GS-11 and Active/Guard Reserve military grades up to Major, engaged in budgeting, accounting, payroll, or financial systems analysis. Sets priorities and prepares schedules for the completion of work.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Appointment Factor(s): This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas Air National Guard (TXANG) and wear of the military uniform.
Areas of Consideration: Nationwide. This includes:
- All currently employed full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas Air National Guard,
- All current members of the Texas Air National Guard, and
- All individuals eligible for membership in the Texas Air National Guard.
Remarks:
- Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position.
- Must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance within 1 year of appointment.
- The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
- This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.
- This is a supervisory position.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Direct deposit is mandatory.
- "This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program."
- Certification Level 3: THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 3 Certified position designated as such in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d. Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program. This certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position. Failure to obtain this certification within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action.
Military Requirements:
Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements. Need not have AFSC/MOS to apply. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military duty position in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the MOS within one year of appointment.
AFSC: 65FX or 65WX
Military Grades: O-3/Cpt not to exceed O-5/Lt Col
Qualifications
To qualify at the GS-13 grade level your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following:
Specialized Experience:
At least 1 year experience to the next lower grade level (GS-12) with skills in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately. AND The ability to plan, direct, and coordinate difficult and complex programs. And The ability to develop, apply, and adjust financial plans and policies to attain agency objectives. AND The ability to select, develop, and supervise a subordinate staff. AND The 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. AND The 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. AND A broad knowledge of agency operating programs. AND A broad knowledge of and ability to utilize principles, methods, techniques, and systems of financial management. AND Skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material. AND Skill in training, mentoring, and problem solving. AND The ability to make oral and written presentations in a clear and concise manner. AND The ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit effective communication. AND The ability to write English in reports and presentation formats. AND The ability to communicate clearly and effectively. AND a fundamental working experiences with a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the financial management occupational series and grade. AND Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.
Experiences gained through military technical training schools or civilian academic courses, or related civilian work are included in the one-year on-the-job specialized experience.
Education
Experiences gained through military technical training schools or civilian academic courses, or related civilian work are included in the one-year on-the-job specialized experience.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume should include the following for related positions held:
- Work schedule (ex. Full-time, part-time, intermittent)
- Hours worked per week
- To and From dates (ex. MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)
- Duties performed
2. Other supporting documents: - Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (VA)
- OF-306
- Other (1)
- Resume
- SF-15
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
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/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12551734
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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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.
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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.
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