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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a DEFENSE TRAVEL ADMINISTRATOR, Position Description Number T5129000 and is part of the MA ARNG USPFO Comptroller Division, National Guard. This is a Bargaining Unit position. The unit point of contact and contact phone for this position is: Ms. Alisa D. Flynn at (339)202-3825
09/09/2021 to 09/24/2021
$59,498 - $77,346 per year
GS 9
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
No
No
MA-11228573-T5-AR-21-035
613476400
1. Serves as the, Financial Defense Travel System Administrator (FDTSA) subject matter expert (SME), Defense Travel System (DTS) for the USPFO, and the state ARNG including its supported units. Responsible for authorizing and setting up the correct lines of accounting for payment of Government funds. Performs a variety of analytical, technical, and administrative work for substantive programs and support activities. These programs are funded through a number of sources such as reimbursable accounts and transfer of funds between organizations. Program and funding are unpredictable and subject to change throughout the fiscal year. This necessitates making frequent adjustments to budget estimates to different DoD organizations through the cross organization. Responsible for the control and coordination of all required actions to support successful deployments, operation and management of DTS for all military soldiers and Civilian employees using guidelines that often lack specificity due to changing mission requirements, i.e. changing travel destinations while en-route, delaying travel and foreign travel requirements. Functions include liaison between the USPFO/state ARNG and Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Project Management Office (PMO-DTS), regarding the functional use of DTS, monitoring and maintenance of DTS as well as identifying and analyzing problem areas, etc. Serves as the on-site subject matter expert for resolving especially difficult or sensitive problems with unit DTS. Provides analysis regarding the various accounting methods, procedures and techniques to validate DTS transactions. Performs various accounting, budget, and financial support related duties as ARNG DTS travel regulations are not completely standardized due to complex mission requirements. Performs various accounting system applications to resolve problems of processed transactions on existing transaction records to modify automated processes in existing accounts. 30%
2. Implements and manages the day-to-day activities during system operations (e.g. personnel data download and review, business process analysis, DTA training and Defense Accounting and Disbursing System (DADS) and Commercial Travel Office (CTO) connectivity). Applies knowledge of various automated systems and their applications to accomplish the tasks of the position, to provide input to long-range plans for automation, to use automation in the accomplishing the work of the DTS, and to support the assurance that the requirements of automated systems (data standards, security, etc.) are met. Coordinates development of traveler profiles, organizational data, reporting, budgetary, and document flow procedures in DTS. Ensures system requirements and activities necessary to achieve the objectives are identified, met and resolved, including all technical, administrative and/or operational problems and conflicts. Monitors functional aspects of the DTS to ensure continued successful operation. Resolves systematic issues and/or problems involved in the fielding process, software installation and connectivity, establishment of organizations, groups, routing list, and setup of user files. Responsible for help desk operations, resolution of travel issues, accuracy of travel database(s) tables and certifications, and sustainment training requirements. Serves as the site coordinator and oversees the setup and sustainment of the DTS in the USPFO, JFHQ-ST ARNG. 20%
3. Responsible and accountable for the state ARNG's data requirements, including the user profiles, organization hierarchy, routing groups, per diem rates and Lines of Accounting, etc. Maintains database of user information and controls user access to Privacy Act Information and travel documents. Coordinates with each tenant organization and/or subordinate unit to identify an Organizational DTA (ODTA) for managing each organization's fielding and operational DTS requirements. Establishes the Certifying Officer appointment process. Establishes and manages a training program for ODTA's, Authorizing Officials/Certifying Officials (AO/CO) etc. Ensures accountable officials and certifying officials have been appointed in writing. Identifies routing and budget/finance officials affected, and maintains the Users Tables to make any necessary changes in routing or permission levels. Assigns appropriate permission levels to official personnel and travelers for their respective role in the DTS hierarchy. Determines and established, in coordination with ODTAs, permission levels for access to DTS applications, features, functions, and reports. 20%
4. Researches the Federal Travel Regulations to help resolve employee issues and complex problems associated with travel. Acquires and updates personnel data used to establish traveler profiles in DTS.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience. To qualify for the National Guard GS-0503 Title 5 Excepted Service positions, on the basis of completed undergraduate or graduate education, the college degree education must be in one of -or- be a combination of the following required disciplines: Accounting, business, finance, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizational management. Applicants, who were service members or who currently serve in a military component and completed training in financial programs, are considered minimally qualified for the GS-09 entry-level position.
If you are a male applicant who was 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
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Unofficial Transcripts, if used to qualify (An official transcript may be required before being hired.)
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