Deputy Financial Manager

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a Deputy Financial Manager Position Description Number Dand is located in the Pay and Examination Branch US Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) of the Vermont National Guard.

This position is also advertised as a Title 5 vacancy under VT--AR-26-53

position is located in the Army Comptroller Division in the US Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO). The primary purpose is to serve as a full assistant to the Chief Financial Officer for the state Army National Guard (ARNG). In this regard coordinates financial programs provides leadership makes management decisions and establishes methodology for an effective and broad system of financial control; thereby ensuring the maximum utilization of financial resources for the state ARNG. Supervises professional technical and administrative personnel engaged in multifunctional addition to duties performed as a full assistant provides management Serves as a full assistant to the state ARNG Financial Manager as follows:

-Directs financial management policy in support of the ARNG installation. Maintains statutory responsibility for the proper obligation accounting disbursement and administrative control of all federal funds allocated to the state. Determines the impact; and implements courses of action regarding projected DoD Department of Army (DA) National Guard Bureau (NGB) Inter-Service and non-DoD governmental programs; that affect ARNG plans policies and missions. Ensures the full disclosure of accounting information sound reporting methods and analytic interpretation of financial posture. Establishes and directs financial policies to ensure compliance with fiduciary responsibilities statutory requirements regulations procedures national and local policies enabling the optimum use and control of financial resources.

--Serves as a financial advisor and the technical expert to the state Adjutant General (AG) USPFO senior staff management major subordinate commands and the Program Budget Advisory Council (PBAC). Provides advisory services through briefings conferences advisory committee meetings etc on a regular basis. Advices supports and facilitates management decisions concerning financial considerations such as the availability and appropriate use of federal funds. Based upon reports and data derived from financial systems analyzes strengths and deficiencies advises and makes recommendations to the USPFO primary staff Chief of Staff and the AG. Assures the AGs priorities are integrated in and supported by the financial plan. Recommends to the USPFO actions to be taken regarding the implementation of the financial plan. Provides significant and critical input to the development of NGB policy.

--Serves as the certification officer for all ARNG disbursements and is pecuniary liable for these disbursements. Interprets the legality and propriety of all payments. This position is responsible for official auditable financial records for the state.
--Develops coordinates and organizes an integrated system of financial services including budgeting accounting financial analysis operational review accounts payable military pay civilian pay travel government travel card program and financial management reporting.

--Writes implements and maintains an effective system of financial management controls for the state ARNG. Ensures accurate accountability for federal funds and provides full disclosure of financial actions in compliance with statutory requirements regulations directives procedures national and local policies. Recognizes potential problem areas through detailed risk analysis and vulnerability assessments to determine requirements for special management control studies and operational reviews. Recommends to the USPFO reviews by the Inspector General (IG) external audit agencies and investigative services.

--Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinates engaged in professional or other twograde interval work. Sets priorities and prepares schedules for work completion. Makes assignments based on priorities degree of difficulty and requirements of the assignment. Conducts employment interviews. Recommends appointments promotions or reassignment of employees. Establishes performance standards and monitors and evaluates employee performance. Assists employees in reaching performance goals. Informs subordinates of agency policies and programs. Hears complaints and grievances from employees. Resolves problems informally and/or makes recommendations for resolution to appropriate officials. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees and provides or procures training. Approves and/or disapproves leave requests. Promotes acceptance and adherence of Human Resource programs. Maintains an effective position management program. Assures position descriptions are accurate and positions are operating as intended. Also serves as first and second level supervisor.

Provides management oversight and guidance to budget formulation and execution for the state ARNG budget.

**REFER TO PD FOR FULL LIST OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES**

• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact 1-800-GO-GUARD or visit prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• 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.

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 Vermont Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact 1-800-GO-GUARD or visit prior to applying for this position.

OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 123
Area I: All current On-board Permanent and Indefinite Dual Status 32 and Title 5 (Competitive and Excepted) Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career 2-Conditional 3-Indefinite) - Only those Vermont National Guard members who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired within that National Guard component applying for a position within the component which they are currently employed.
Area II: All Members of the Vermont Army National Guard.
Area III: Currently assigned service members in other branches of the military outside of the VTNG to include those assigned to Active Duty Reserve or other states National Guard

Military Rank/Grade: Enlisted: SFC/E7 Through SGM/E9
Warrant Officer: WO1-CW5
Officer: 1LT/O2-MAJ/O4

General Experience: Evaluate applicants knowledge skills and abilities for these individual occupational requirements:

• Skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively efficiently and accurately;

• Ability to plan direct and coordinate difficult and complex programs;

• Ability to develop apply and adjust financial plans and policies to attain agency objectives;

• Ability to select develop and supervise a subordinate staff;

• 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;

• 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;

• A broad knowledge of agency operating programs;

• A broad knowledge of and ability to utilize principles methods techniques and systems of financial management

• Skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material;

• Skill in training mentoring and problem solving;

• Ability to make oral and written presentations in a clear and concise manner;

• Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit effective communication;

• Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats;

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively;

Required Experience:

Manager