This is an open continuous announcement. Initial cutoff will be 6 FEBRUARY 2026. Recruitment will continue through the announcement closing date until the position is filled.
This position is being advertised concurrently under Title 32 and Title 5 appointment authorities for one vacancy. Applicants who wish to be considered under both appointment authorities must submit a complete application to each announcement. Selection will be made under one appointment authority.
As a RESOURCE MANAGER (TITLE 32), GS-0501-12, you will accomplish management and financial administration of programs under the control of the CFMO.
Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:
Serve as a principal advisor regarding resource management and financial administration of organizational programs.
Initiate, administer, and execute financial management actions for assigned programs.
Develop and implement standard operating procedures for the use of operating funds to ensure proper expenditures and obligations.
Coordinate project funding and approve special project funding requests.
Plan, program, budget, and allocate funds to support multiple appropriations and funding sources.
Monitor obligations and expenditures to ensure funds are used in accordance with Federal, state, and organizational requirements.
Compile fiscal funding reports and advise leadership on funding status and projected funding availability.
Act as the central point of contact for funds accounting among the organization and external funding entities.
Ensure regulatory and procedural compliance with the Master Cooperative Agreement and applicable Federal, state, and local regulations.
Develop internal controls and monitor programs to ensure priorities and mission objectives are achieved.
Evaluate and validate budget proposals to ensure accuracy and compliance with governing guidance.
Review and consolidate financial documentation to ensure data is formally and accurately documented.
Analyze historical financial information to determine cost factors for programs and agreements.
Provide technical advice and manage the financial execution of negotiated agreements.
Provide managerial accounting data to identify cost trends impacting program execution and funding.
Develop analytical recommendations to resolve budgetary problems and improve program effectiveness.
Plan and schedule work to promote a smooth flow and even distribution of workload.
Assign work to subordinate employees based on organizational priorities and the difficulty and requirements of assignments.
Provide advice, guidance, and direction to employees on policy, strategic planning, and administrative matters.
Review work products, accept or amend completed work, and ensure quality and timely resolution of discrepancies.
Identify resource requirements and initiate requests for personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, training, or space to accomplish mission objectives.
This is an excepted service Title 32 position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard in the military grade listed in the announcement.
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.
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
The incumbent of this position must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
May be required to successfully complete a supervisory probationary period.
This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. A qualifying conviction may disqualify an individual from performing the duties of this position.
Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or to work outside the normal duty day.
May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
This position may be 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 by the TAG.
This position is designated as a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position. Compliance with Department of Defense Financial Management Certification Program requirements is a condition of employment. Failure to obtain or maintain certification may result in adverse action.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position.
PCS expenses may be authorized.
Telework may be authorized.
Qualifications
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence:
The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership.
The FIFTH area of consideration will be U.S. Citizens.
Military Grades: Officer/Warrant Officer/Enlisted - May not exceed the rank of Col.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: MUSTmeet the basic education requirement for this position. This requirement is met by successful completion of undergraduate or graduate education in one or a combination of the following disciplines: accounting, business, finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizational management. Education must be obtained from an accredited college or university
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess experience, education, and/or training that demonstrates analytical ability, judgment, discretion, and personal responsibility. Qualifying experience includes skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material; presenting formal briefings or training presentations; and preparing reports and presentation formats using automated systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-12 Level - MUST possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level. Specialized experience includes fundamental working experience with a validated understanding of the principles and concepts of the GS-0501 occupational series. Qualifying experience includes planning, programming, budgeting, and executing financial or resource management programs; allocating and monitoring funds; developing or applying internal controls; analyzing financial or program data to support decision-making; and preparing or reviewing budget submissions, financial plans, or reports. Experience gained through military service, civilian employment, or academic coursework may be creditable.
SPECIALIZED SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE:MUST possess specialized experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Qualifying experience includes leading, directing, assigning, and reviewing the work of personnel to accomplish organizational objectives.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.
Additional information
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).
If you are needing some extra information regarding Federal Resumes, you should consider these tips from USA Jobs: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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):
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Your resume that clearly demonstrates experience that meets the requirements of this position. Your resume must contain identifiable information such as your name, address, and phone number. It should also show your work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
If you are currently an onboard ILNG technician, then you MUST include your most recent SF-50.
Other supporting documents (as applicable):
Certifications
DD-214
NGIL Form 73
Official Transcript (Copy) - Required if using for substitution of experience.
*NGIL Form 73 - Illinois National Guard Technician Program Supplement to Application for Dual Status (DS), to reflect military qualifications.
Complete and accurate data is essential to ensure fair evaluation. Applicants with no military qualifications must submit form stating "not applicable" and signature on page 2 of the NGIL Form 73.
Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, training certificates, performance ratings, awards, and letters of appreciation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12859849
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
IL CFMO
1301 N MacArthur Blvd
Springfield, IL 62702-2399
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Your resume that clearly demonstrates experience that meets the requirements of this position. Your resume must contain identifiable information such as your name, address, and phone number. It should also show your work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
If you are currently an onboard ILNG technician, then you MUST include your most recent SF-50.
Other supporting documents (as applicable):
Certifications
DD-214
NGIL Form 73
Official Transcript (Copy) - Required if using for substitution of experience.
*NGIL Form 73 - Illinois National Guard Technician Program Supplement to Application for Dual Status (DS), to reflect military qualifications.
Complete and accurate data is essential to ensure fair evaluation. Applicants with no military qualifications must submit form stating "not applicable" and signature on page 2 of the NGIL Form 73.
Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, training certificates, performance ratings, awards, and letters of appreciation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12859849
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
IL CFMO
1301 N MacArthur Blvd
Springfield, IL 62702-2399
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
