As FINANCIAL ANALYST (NGT5741400), GS-0501-9, PDT5741400, you will plan, coordinate, and perform Financial Management analysis, and quality reviews, of squadron and group level accounting and financial management programs. Work involves preparing, analyzing, presenting, and advising on financial data. The incumbent concurrently organizes and administers the operation of automated financial systems in support of financial management functions. The work requires a professional knowledge of accounting theories, principles, and practices. Duties performed are in support of ANG operations, training, and readiness missions.

MAJOR DUTIES:
1. Serves as the CSS point of contact for day-to-day budget/financial issues. Works with Comptroller Flight's budget office to obtain, monitor, and track organization's funds. Works closely with commanders and supervisors in utilization of resources, resolving problems, and determining funding/resource requirements. Works with commanders and supervisors to create spend plans and coordinates with Comptroller Flight to integrate into the overall base budget. Compiles findings and makes recommendations for development and implementation of procedures for financial management and budgeting functions in support of organizational programs/activities. Provides advice on budget and related matters such as types of funding available, effects of budgetary changes on related activities, and status and use of funds. Compiles, prepares, and conveys information about the budget and programs of the organization. Prepares guidance on financial management procedures and/or interpretation of standard procedures and regulations on the various phases of budget administration. Conducts training for functional contacts and program managers in assigned organizations.

2. Uses financial management and other automated systems and computer-generated products in accomplishing budgeting assignments. Performs quality checks of the organization's automated system database information, working with appropriate point of contact to resolve any significant problems. Uses available computer software programs to produce required budget reports, plans, schedules, etc. Uses computer products to facilitate effective analyses of budget information. Analyzes diverse financial management technical methods, techniques, precedent cases, and procedures to resolve an extensive range of difficult financial issues or problems. Balances all accounts with the Comptroller Flight's Budget Office. 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.

3. Provides interpretation of financial guidance to unit commanders, Resource Advisors (RA's), orderly room personnel, and others. For travel functions this includes determining appropriate remarks, various per diem rates, meal statements, and lodging availability. Briefs entitlements for deployments, schools, long tours, and newcomer orientations. Assists financial manager and agency program coordinators in briefing the use and payment of the government travel card and of the government purchase card. Advises Commanders, Commercial vendors, and Travelers answering a variety of financial management inquiries. Reviews and audits invoices and travel claims to ensure compliance with internal controls. Notifies the chain of command of suspected fraud, waste, and mismanagement. Assists the Comptroller Staff in internal reviews for compliance and fraud prevention such as the Random Travel audit, Tri-annual Open Document Listing Review, Dual-comp, Personnel Reliability Audit, and military special duty pays. Verifies and validates commitments, obligations, and all supporting documents as mandated by the Tri-Annual Review. Reviews audit and Inspector General (IG) reports and corrects problems. Complies with quality assurance initiatives, internal control review guides, and self-inspection checklists. Performs random audits on travel claims as mandated by higher headquarters and manually records audited vouchers in the automated system.

Physical Demands:
The work is generally performed in a typical office setting. There are no special physical requirements to perform work. Use of a personal computer or CRT and printers are mandatory.

Working Environment:
The employee works in an office with adequate heating, ventilation, and lighting involving everyday risks or discomforts. Normal safety precautions are required.

Conditions of employment

• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Selected applicant(s) will be required to complete an online Onboarding process
• Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance within one year of appointment as a condition of continued employment.
• This is a FM Level 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.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial air to conferences, meetings, or other functions away from the normal duty station.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• 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. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless approved in advance by TAG.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the Government Travel Credit Card (GTC) as a condition of employment.
• THIS IS A FM 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.
• Continued employment in this position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the mandatory training specifically identified for this position. Successful completion of courses will be accomplished IAW applicable DoD, AF and NGB regulations.
• Appropriate certification levels must be obtain within 24 months after initial assignment. Employees are not retained in their positions if they fail to complete their positions? higher financial management certifications.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: HRO MUST process and clear the Department of Defense (DoD), Priority Placement Program (PPP), prior to advertising all internal and external job vacancies and promotion announcements. Veteran's preference will be considerate for vacancies under merit promotion when an agency accepts applications from individuals outside its own workforce

Area 1 = All permanent employees (NG T32/NG T5) within PRARNG/PRANG
Area 2 = All indefinite employees (NG T32/NG T5) within PRARNG/PRANG
Area 3 = All current Federal Employees (from any agency)
Area 4 = All Federal Re-employable Eligible
Area 7 = US Citizens

Note: NGT32 employee selected for this position will not have return rights to their former Dual Status (DS) military technician position after conversion to NGT5.

QUALIFICATIONS
You will lose consideration for the position if your application does not include all the information/documents requested on the vacancy announcement. The USAJOBS Resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you met the required GENERAL and SPECIALIZED experience. Experiences copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and will disqualify you from the position.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for the National Guard GS-0501 Title 5 Excepted Service positions, on the basis of completed undergraduate or graduate education, the awarded college degree should be in one of -or- be a combination of the following disciplines: Accounting, business, finance, economics, math, statistics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizational management (copy of official/student transcripts showing conferred Degree must be included in order to receive credit for education. Unofficial transcripts from internet or with alterations will not be considered. To receive credit for education the information must be included in the education section of the Resume).

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: All series personnel performance levels must be validated at the next higher level before being eligible for merit promotion consideration to the GS-0501 graded-position and, must have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the next higher level. However, a new hire federal civilian service program applicant should have competent experiences that are equivalent or commensurate to the financial administration program business with demonstrated understandings of the program's principles and concepts defined by the applicable NG Title 5 Excepted Service Series GS-0501 position descriptions' resulting job analysis information and crediting plan data.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Is experience that prepares the applicant to perform the prescribed duties of the GS-0501 position. An applicant must demonstrate the specialized experience competencies, as cited in each Series' grade, to qualify for a position identified by its applicable position description grade, financial management certification career level, and/or experiences earned through military service. NOTE: Applicants, who were prior service members or who are currently serving in a military component and completed the applicable military technical school skill finance training and have working experiences in the military finance programs, are considered qualified for the GS-09 entry-level position (copy of certificate need to be submitted with your application).

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):
Concepts, Policies, and Principles of Finance, Oral Communication, and Technology Application