RESOURCE MANAGER Job in Fort Richardson, AK

Vacancy No. AK-12805162-AR-T5-25-159-B Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $100,204.00 to $130,271.00 Grade 12 to 12
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/19/2025 Close Date 9/24/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Fort Richardson, AK


Summary

Opened Area(s) of Consideration: 1

DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:
Area 1 - All current on-board AKNG T5 Competitive or Excepted Service Employees.

PDCN: T5432P01

Selecting Supervisor: Joshua P. Hicks

Duties

Serves as a principal advisor to the CFMO regarding resource management. Initiates, administers, and executes necessary actions for CFMO programs. Ensures regulatory and procedural compliance with the Master Cooperative Agreement (MCA), and other Federal, state, and local regulations. Develops internal controls and monitors programs to ensure state priorities and mission objectives are achieved. Serves as a member of the Program Budget Advisory Committee (PBAC). Maintains liaison with Federal, state and local budget activities and conducts multi-level coordination with, but not limited to, USPFO, NGB, state, Federal, local, and private officials. Develops and oversees the real property operations and maintenance cost reimbursement program and ensures that services provided to non-ARNG entities are recovered and accounted for.

Oversees and performs program analysis, including planning, programming, budgeting, funds allocation, procurement, accounts management, internal controls, and reporting. Coordinates project funding and approves special project funding requests. Ensures identification of budget requirements and approves final submissions of financial plans and budget requests. Develops standard operating procedures for use of operating funds to ensure propriety of expenditures and funding obligations. Compiles fiscal funding reports; and advises the CFMO, applicable USPFO personnel/specialists, and state personnel of funding status and projected funding availability via briefings and/or written updates. Acts as the central point of contact for funds accounting among the State, USPFO, and other funding entities.

Provides expert guidance in the development and preparation of budget submissions, execution and closeout. Evaluates and validates budget proposals. Reviews, edits and consolidates annual and multi-year budgets and proposals for programs into consolidated budget submissions, grants proposals and other funding requests, ensuring that data in requests are formally and accurately documented.

Analyzes and interprets historical information and determines cost-factors for negotiated agreements. Provides technical advice, reviews final drafts prior to execution, and manages financial execution of negotiated agreements. Provides managerial accounting data to the CFMO and branch personnel to assist in the identification of cost trends that may have extreme positive and negative impacts upon the state's facilities' funding situation.

Plans and schedules work in a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution. Coordinates plans and schedules with other organization managers and customers as appropriate. Identifies need for changes in priorities and takes action to implement such changes. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules. Assigns work to subordinate employees based on organization priorities and consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of staff are effectively utilized to meet organization and customer needs. Balances workload and provides advice, guidance, and direction on a wide range of policy, investigative, inspection/ exercise, strategic planning, and administrative issues. Structures assignments to create effective and economical positions. Coordinates with other organization managers and customers as appropriate. Reviews organization mission, functions, and manning. Identifies requirements and initiates requests for additional resources including personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, training, and space to ensure success in meeting goals and objectives. Provides advice to supervisor on significant issues and problems related to work accomplishment. Establishes metrics and utilizes analysis systems to ensure actions are timely and reviewed at critical points. Accepts, amends, or rejects work presented by subordinates. Performs self-assessments and presents detailed and comprehensive reports with any corrective action taken to supervisor. Follows-up to ensure complete and quality resolution of discrepancies. Assesses and revises policies and procedures as needed to find ways to improve quality, timeliness, and efficiency of work.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
  • Bargaining Unit: Non- Bargaining.
  • Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide.
  • May be required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory security clearance.
  • APPOINTMENT FACTORS: T5 Excepted Service appointment in the Alaska National Guard.
  • You will be required to serve a 1-year trial period with veteran preference, or a 2-year trial period with no veteran preference, during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • The incumbent of this position description must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
  • May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; comp-time and/or overtime may be required.
  • The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial vehicles to perform temporary duty assignments.
  • Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is experience which is directly related to the position to be filled and which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.

GS-12 - Must have at least one year of Specialized Experience equivalent to at least next lower grade level - GS-11. Examples of specialized experience include planning, programming, budgeting, and implementing regulations from the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of the Army (DA), National Guard Bureau (NGB), as well as state, local, and other federal guidelines and processes. This experience requires a thorough understanding of the execution of NGB and state programs, along with comprehensive knowledge of their goals, objectives, and priorities to ensure effective mission accomplishment. Additionally, it involves a solid understanding of budgeting and program methods and procedures to effectively manage multiple budgets.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Resume must have complete dates and hours worked per week for each occurrence of both civilian and military employment (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs./wk.) Use of year only will result in disqualification. The duties listed must fully substantiate -in your own words- that you meet the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above, in detail; otherwise, you will not be considered qualified for this position.

Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Your experience will be evaluated on the basis of duties performed. Your record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position:

- A comprehensive knowledge of planning, programming, budgeting, and executing regulations (DOD, DA, NGB, state, local and other federal), guidelines, and processes. A thorough knowledge of execution of NGB and state programs to ensure statutes are adhered to and goals are met.

- A comprehensive knowledge of NGB and state goals, objectives, and priorities to ensure mission accomplishment.

- A comprehensive knowledge of budgeting and program methods and procedures to execute multiple budgets.

- A comprehensive knowledge and skill in the identification, analysis, and resolution of a range of budgetary problems associated with program execution. Funds and goals are subject to changing demands that require reprogramming throughout the fiscal year.

- Ability to apply analytical reasoning in the identification, analysis, and evaluation of budgetary problems for the development of alternative solutions, involving resolution of conflicting goals and objectives (e.g., increased workload coupled with decreased funding), in order to administer programs efficiently and effectively and to develop recommendations for improvement.

- A thorough knowledge of the format and composition of financial documentation to support all budget processes.

- A thorough knowledge of the authorization and appropriation public laws governing the multiple ARNG and state program appropriations.

- Knowledge of state and Federal accounting systems in order to appropriately administer CFMO programs.

- A working knowledge of accounting principles and procedures to effectively execute Federal and State programs.

- Knowledge of present and future state ARNG force structure.

- A working knowledge of automation and various applicable software programs.

Additional information

- Certification Level 2: THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 2 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 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.

- 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. Head of Agency requests to exceed 14 days in a calendar year must be approved in advance by the National Guard, Director of Manpower and Personnel NGB-J1.

- 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 positions.

- If you are a current Federal employee or former Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" and/or a copy of the SF-50. You may submit your most recent performance appraisal.

- NOTE: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a DOD civilian position within 180 days after retirement, without a TAG approved waiver, in accordance with DoDi 1402.01, Employment of Retired Members of the Armed Forces, dated 09 Sep 2007 and National Guard Appointment for Retired Members of the Armed Forces Memo, dated 18 Jan 2019.

- If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 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.

- Cost of Living Allowance (COLA): Entitled to 1.49% COLA in addition to base salary, subject to change.

- Direct Deposit Program: If selected for technician position with the Alaska National Guard, you will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program. (Salary will be automatically deposited to bank/credit union account).

- Trial Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year trial period with veteran preference, or a 2-year trial period with no veteran preference, during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

  • your performance and conduct;
  • the needs and interests of the agency;
  • whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
  • whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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.

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 application process is complete, a review of your application/resume will be made to determine your Area of Consideration (AOC) and to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and minimum job requirements. Your initial rating will be based on your responses to the questionnaire in this document. This process measures the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position. Your final rating will be based on our evaluation of your responses, as verified through a review of your resume and other supporting documents. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility and rating.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Concepts, Policies, and Principles of Finance, Decision Support, Financial Management Analysis, and Fundamentals & Operations of Finance~

Required Documents

To determine your qualifications for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Questionnaire. This is accomplished by submitting the application. There is nothing that needs to be attached to this application to meet this requirement.
3. SF-50, if applicable
4. Transcripts, if applicable
5. DD-214/NGB 22 (if claiming former AKNG member)
6. A copy of your DD Form 214, if applicable.
7. SF-15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference), if applicable.
8. Any additional documentation you wish to submit for consideration.

Your resume, curriculum vitae, the Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612), or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications can be submitted electronically using the document upload process.. We recommend using the resume building within USAJOBS. Please log into USAJOBS, go to your "Documents", make sure you're in the "Resumes" section and select the "Upload or build resume" button, then click on "Build resume". Please be sure to include all of the following information in your resume:

Job Information:
- Vacancy Identification Number, title, grade and location for which you are applying.

Personal Information:
- Full name, mailing address (with zip code) and day/evening telephone numbers (with area code).
- Country of Citizenship.
- If ever employed by the Federal Government, please show the highest Federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment in grade.

Education:
- High School name, city, state and zip code, date of diploma or GED.
- Colleges and/or Universities attended, city, state and zip code.
- Major field(s) of study.
- Type and year of degree(s) received. If no degree received, show total credit hours received in semester or quarter hours.

Work Experience for each paid or non-paid position held related to the job for which you are applying (do not provide copies of job descriptions):
- Job title.
- Duties and accomplishments.
- Number of hours per week.
- Employer's name and address.
- Supervisor's name and phone number.
- Indicate if your current supervisor may be contacted.
- Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year).
- Salary.

Other Qualifications:
- Job-related training courses (title and year).
- Job-related skills (e.g., other languages, computer software/hardware, tools, machinery, typing speed, etc.)
- Job related certificates and licenses.
- Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments. (e.g., publications, memberships in professional or honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, performance awards, etc.)

Do not send copies of documents unless specifically requested.

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/12805162

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) 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.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Jennifer Francione
Address
Alaska Army National Guard
P.O Box 5800
JBER, AK 99505
US

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. Referral to the hiring official will be IAW our agency Merit Promotion Plan and current Labor agreement. Qualified applicants may be further evaluated by a ranking panel. Referred candidates will be further evaluated and interviewed by a selection panel.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.