Clarification from the agency

This is an open continuous announcement. Initial cutoff will be 6 FEBRUARY 2026. Recruitment will continue through the announcement closing date until the position is filled. This position is being advertised concurrently under Title 32 and Title 5 appointment authorities for one vacancy. Applicants who wish to be considered under both appointment authorities must submit a complete application to each announcement. Selection will be made under one appointment authority.

As a RESOURCE MANAGER (TITLE 32), GS-0501-12, you will accomplish management and financial administration of programs under the control of the CFMO.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

• Serve as a principal advisor regarding resource management and financial administration of organizational programs.
• Initiate, administer, and execute financial management actions for assigned programs.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for the use of operating funds to ensure proper expenditures and obligations.
• Coordinate project funding and approve special project funding requests.
• Plan, program, budget, and allocate funds to support multiple appropriations and funding sources.
• Monitor obligations and expenditures to ensure funds are used in accordance with Federal, state, and organizational requirements.
• Compile fiscal funding reports and advise leadership on funding status and projected funding availability.
• Act as the central point of contact for funds accounting among the organization and external funding entities.
• Ensure regulatory and procedural compliance with the Master Cooperative Agreement and applicable Federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develop internal controls and monitor programs to ensure priorities and mission objectives are achieved.
• Evaluate and validate budget proposals to ensure accuracy and compliance with governing guidance.
• Review and consolidate financial documentation to ensure data is formally and accurately documented.
• Analyze historical financial information to determine cost factors for programs and agreements.
• Provide technical advice and manage the financial execution of negotiated agreements.
• Provide managerial accounting data to identify cost trends impacting program execution and funding.
• Develop analytical recommendations to resolve budgetary problems and improve program effectiveness.
• Plan and schedule work to promote a smooth flow and even distribution of workload.
• Assign work to subordinate employees based on organizational priorities and the difficulty and requirements of assignments.
• Provide advice, guidance, and direction to employees on policy, strategic planning, and administrative matters.
• Review work products, accept or amend completed work, and ensure quality and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Identify resource requirements and initiate requests for personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, training, or space to accomplish mission objectives.

Conditions of employment

• This is an excepted service Title 32 position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard in the military grade listed in the announcement.
• 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.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• The incumbent of this position must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• May be required to successfully complete a supervisory probationary period.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. A qualifying conviction may disqualify an individual from performing the duties of this position.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or to work outside the normal duty day.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• This position may be 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 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved by the TAG.
• This position is designated as a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position. Compliance with Department of Defense Financial Management Certification Program requirements is a condition of employment. Failure to obtain or maintain certification may result in adverse action.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.
• PCS expenses may be authorized.
• Telework may be authorized.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence:

• The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
• The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
• The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
• The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership.
• The FIFTH area of consideration will be U.S. Citizens.

Military Grades: Officer/Warrant Officer/Enlisted - May not exceed the rank of Col.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: MUSTmeet the basic education requirement for this position. This requirement is met by successful completion of undergraduate or graduate education in one or a combination of the following disciplines: accounting, business, finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizational management. Education must be obtained from an accredited college or university

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess experience, education, and/or training that demonstrates analytical ability, judgment, discretion, and personal responsibility. Qualifying experience includes skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material; presenting formal briefings or training presentations; and preparing reports and presentation formats using automated systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-12 Level - MUST possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level. Specialized experience includes fundamental working experience with a validated understanding of the principles and concepts of the GS-0501 occupational series. Qualifying experience includes planning, programming, budgeting, and executing financial or resource management programs; allocating and monitoring funds; developing or applying internal controls; analyzing financial or program data to support decision-making; and preparing or reviewing budget submissions, financial plans, or reports. Experience gained through military service, civilian employment, or academic coursework may be creditable.

SPECIALIZED SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE: MUST possess specialized experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Qualifying experience includes leading, directing, assigning, and reviewing the work of personnel to accomplish organizational objectives.


Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

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):

• Compliance
• Control of Funds
• Financial Management
• Financial Management Analysis
• Leadership

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

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Your resume that clearly demonstrates experience that meets the requirements of this position. Your resume must contain identifiable information such as your name, address, and phone number. It should also show your work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

• If you are currently an onboard ILNG technician, then you MUST include your most recent SF-50.

Other supporting documents (as applicable):

• Certifications
• DD-214
• NGIL Form 73
• Official Transcript (Copy) - Required if using for substitution of experience.

https://www.il.ngb.army.mil/Portals/30/Documents/Jobs/NGILForm73.pdf?ver=2019-05-01-161908-260

*NGIL Form 73 - Illinois National Guard Technician Program Supplement to Application for Dual Status (DS), to reflect military qualifications.

Complete and accurate data is essential to ensure fair evaluation. Applicants with no military qualifications must submit form stating "not applicable" and signature on page 2 of the NGIL Form 73.

Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, training certificates, performance ratings, awards, and letters of appreciation.

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