Clarification from the agency

This is a Title 5 excepted position. This job announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for additional positions vacated during the job bid process. IAW UTNGR 690-12 dated AUG 2022 and LIUNA-UTARNG CBA dated 11 OCT 2022, Priority will be given to all current, onboard employees of the UTNG. This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program and Veterans Preference. Temp assignments between T32 and T5 are strictly prohibited without resigning original appt.

DUTIES:

• Formulates the budget for the Army National Guard within the state assigned by preparing detailed analysis and estimates of annual funding requirements by contacting the proper managers within the state to determine their requirements for funds.
• Gathers, compares, and correlates information about past, current and future programs with projected costs of operation.
• Prepares the budget requests in a manner consistent with that required by the Budget Office of the National Guard Bureau.
• Is the top technical authority on matters of budgetary policy, law and regulations for the Army National Guard in assigned states.
• Authorizes or disapproves funding requests and obligations and expenditure of funds on the basis of interpretation of laws, regulations or policy.
• Exerts a strong influence on the discretionary use of funds by line managers through advice and recommendation.
• Allocation of funds is based on appropriations from the Army and other DOD agencies as well as expected reimbursement from state and other federal agencies for services performed.
• Coordinates with program managers and prepares justification for the expenditure of funds by each organization for presentation to the Budget Office of the Guard Bureau.
• Responsible for the execution of the budget by distributing quarterly and annual allotments and sub-allotments to each organization.
• Reprograms money frequently based on changing needs of the various organizations serviced, this is based on requests from program managers in the various units for previously unfunded programs or as costs may have exceeded previous allotments.
• Analyzes requests and determines where money can be best used.
• Prepares requests for additional funds from National Guard Bureau based on changing requirements if the programs cannot be covered by transferring funds between the various units or accounts within the state.
• Develops and implements procedures and directives concerning the preparation and execution of the operating budget and fiscal plans.
• Issues guidelines to and coordinates with program director/fund managers in the development of budget requests, complex schedules and narrative justification for submission to National Guard Bureau.
• Prepares directives and interpretation of federal and National Guard Bureau directives for use by program manager within the state in the preparation of budget requests and reporting expenditure of funds.
• Trains fund managers in financial management principles and techniques and responsibilities of managing federal funds.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position..
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 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. Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program. This certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position. Failure to obtain this certification within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to performtemporary duty assignments.
• Will be required to complete training in fiscal disciplines; Fiscal Law, Resource Management Information Course (RMIC), Contracting Officer Representative (COR),Automated Fund Control Order System (AFCOS).
• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. Pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing is a condition of employment.
• This 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 otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
• Position may be telework eligible after completion of probationary period based on the needs of the organization.
• Potential for incentive pay.

Qualifications

*Your resume must reflect in detail how the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer meets the below listed general and specialized experience required for the position.

**Must include beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week in order to determine part time vs. full time credit.

BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately;
• Ability to plan 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;
• Skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; and,
• Ability to make oral and written presentations in a clear and concise manner;
• 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;
• Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material.
• Knowledge of agency operating programs;
• Knowledge of financial principles, methods, techniques, and systems;
• 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;
• Skilled in training, mentoring, and problem solving; and,
• Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material.

Specialized Experience:
Have at least 1 year at the GS-0560-07 or above? *** Must submit SF-50 to support series claim **
OR
Have experience, education, or training of finance budget competencies that provided knowledge of financial principles and procedures. Candidate must have an excellent understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard financial budget business program requirements. A candidate must have experiences and training that demonstrates the abilities to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies, and procedures

OR Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - See below

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.

Category Rating: Your application will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:

1. Highly Qualified: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for this position.
2. Well Qualified: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for this position.
3. Qualified: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements for this position.

Your rating will be based on both your entire application package as well as the responses to the assessment questionnaire. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.