Title 32 Financial Management Analyst Gs

Position Description # D2513P01

POSITION DUTIES: This position is located in the Air National Guard (ANG) Wing Comptroller Flight. The purpose of this position is plan coordinate and perform comprehensive Accounting and Financial Management analysis decision support and quality reviews of base level accounting and financial management programs.

MAJOR DUTIES:

1. Independently performs and examines financial management functions to ensure internal and external accounting systems and administrative controls are sufficient to confirm that obligations and disbursements comply with applicable laws and that funds are safeguarded against waste loss and misappropriation. Reviews accounting and pay documents travel vouchers and vendor payments to ensure supporting documentation is proper and valid. Performs post-audit voucher reviews.

2. Aggregates data from multiple financial and accounting systems and sources in order to directly or indirectly provide the Comptroller Wing Commander United States Property and Fiscal Officer (USPFO) National Guard Bureau (NGB) Unites States Air Force (USAF) DFAS Department of the Treasury and senior level management with accurate and timely financial reporting. Ensures the proper documentation accounting and auditability of funds and their traceability to the USPFO in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) regulations and/or applicable laws.

3. Analyzes and accurately processes financial services transactions (i.e. payroll debts and miscellaneous entitlements) while applying quality assurances techniques. Resolves complex functional problems within the pay system for affected customers. Develops recommendations for actions under uncertain conditions with short and rapidly changing program deadlines. Facilitates the resolution of intricate entitlement discrepancies for serviced customers and ensures proper interfaces with appropriate DoD agencies and federal financial systems.

4. Executes full spectrum pay and entitlement operations (Military Pay Civilian Pay Accounting and Travel Pay). Provides expert interpretation on DoD and DFAS regulatory and administrative guidelines in accordance with generally accepted principles. Interprets policies and collaborates with the financial management enterprise to facilitate best practices and compliance assurance.

5. Analyzes and measures the effectiveness and efficiency of financial operations; reliability of financial reporting; compliance with policies regulations applicable laws and guidance; and ensures that internal controls are in place.

6. Determines the legality of entitlements/collection actions and provides decision support to the Financial Manager. Processes data and performs broad-in-depth financial analysis of interrelated accounting military and civilian pay accounts payable and receivable and various travel entitlements to resolve especially difficult and sensitive out-of-balance conditions associated with processing actions within Financial Management systems. Analyzes and evaluates data to conduct a variety of fiscal reconciliations reviews and account adjustments. Analyzes diverse financial management technical methods techniques precedent cases and procedures to resolve an extensive range of difficult financial issues or problems. Reconciles Resource Center Manager (RCM) accounts ensuring data integrity. Coordinates with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) and posts validated accounts to the General Ledger. Resolves pay and entitlement problems unique to the customer. Manages and executes internal control procedures to protect against fraud waste and abuse.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in military assignment in WVs National Guard and is required prior to the effective date of placement.
• 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.
• Male applicants 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.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a 2 year probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory security clearance AND as a minimum a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to assignment.
• The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement.
• 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.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• 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.
• This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012 Public Law 112-81 Subtitle F-Financial Management Section 1599d.
• Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.

MINIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E1 MAXIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E6

Your rank MUST be included somewhere within your resume.

You must fully substantiate in your own words that you meet the requirements listed below. When explaining minimum requirements and specialized experience you must give examples. Do not copy from the vacancy announcement or the position description. Explain it in your own words and give examples to be considered for this vacancy.

All personnel applying for this position who do not meet the minimum military grade requirement MUST provide the proper signed memorandum from your respective Military Personnel Office (MILPO for ARNG FSS for ANG) to prove eligibility to obtain the required grade upon accepting the position.

***ENLISTED APPLICANTS ONLY***
All enlisted applicants who exceed the maximum military rank must provide a memorandum explaining if selected for this position you will accept a voluntary reduction in rank. The memorandum must be submitted WITH your application to be considered for this position.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicants must demonstrate the following knowledge skills and abilities:

• Skill in data collection and analysis to ensure effective efficient and accurate interpretation of information.

• Ability to review interpret and apply official program materials policies and directives.

• Proficiency in developing and presenting formal briefings and training presentations.

• Competence in preparing clear concise and accurate reports and professional correspondence.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level demonstrating the following:

• A validated understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts of the Insert Occupational Series Name occupational field.

• Ability to apply established theories and practices to successfully perform the duties of the position.

• Competence in meeting all mandatory certification requirements for the next higher level of performance.

Note: Experience gained through relevant military technical training schools may be credited toward the one-year on-the-job experience requirement. Additionally completion of a relevant degree program or academic courses may be substituted for some specialized experience in accordance with OPM guidelines.