Clarification from the agency

AREA OF CONSIDERATION T5: Area I: All Current On-Board Permanent Title 5 Maine Army National Guard Employees, currently assigned to the USPFO.

Location: This position is located in the Army Comptroller Division in the US Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO). The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Chief Financial Officer (FM) for the state Army National Guard (ARNG). This position is responsible for meeting the congressional intent of the Chief Financial Officer Act. This Act updates the professional standards, responsibilities, duties, and fiduciary liability of the FM. Coordinates financial programs, which support the national and worldwide missions of the Department of Defense (DoD), by translating actions, both past and proposed, into meaningful and relevant information for use in the leadership and management decision-making process. Establishes the methodology for an effective and broad system of financial control ensuring the maximum utilization of all financial resources. Supervises professional, technical, and administrative personnel engaged in multifunctional tasks.

MAJOR DUTIES

1. Directs financial management policy in support of the ARNG military organizations and units. As Chief, Financial Officer maintains statutory responsibility for the proper obligation, accounting, disbursement, and administrative control of all federal funds allocated to the state. Determines the impact; and implements courses of action regarding projected DoD, Department of Army (DA), National Guard Bureau (NGB), Inter-Service, and non-DoD governmental programs that affect ARNG plans, policies, and missions. Ensures the full disclosure of accounting information, sound reporting methods, and analytic interpretation of financial posture. Establishes and directs financial policies to ensure compliance with fiduciary responsibilities, statutory requirements, regulations, procedures, national and local policies enabling the optimum use and control of financial resources. (30%)

2. Serves as the principal financial advisor and the technical expert to the state Adjutant General (AG), USPFO, senior staff management, major subordinate commands, and the Program Budget Advisory Council (PBAC). Provides advisory services through briefings, conferences, advisory committee meetings, etc, on a regular basis. Advises, supports and facilitates management decisions concerning financial considerations, such as the availability and appropriate use of Federal funds. Based upon reports and data derived from financial systems, analyzes strengths and deficiencies, advises, and makes recommendations to the USPFO, primary staff, Chief of Staff and the AG. Assures the AG's priorities are integrated in and supported by the financial plan. Recommends to the USPFO actions to be taken regarding the implementation of the financial plan.

3. Determines the significant impact of projected DOD, DA, NGB and other government programs affecting the state ARNG's fiscal policies. Implements appropriate courses of action as best suited for the state. Serves as an advisor to the AG on projects involving local, state and other Federal agencies. Serves as the certification officer for all ARNG disbursements and is pecuniary liable for these disbursements. Interprets the legality and propriety of all payments. This position is responsible for official auditable financial records for the state. Develops, coordinates and organizes an integrated system of financial services, including budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, operational review, accounts payable, military pay, civilian pay, travel, government travel card program, and financial management reporting.

4. Writes, implements and maintains an effective system of financial management controls for the state ARNG. Ensures accurate accountability for Federal funds and provides full disclosure of financial actions in compliance with statutory requirements, regulations, directives, procedures, national and local policies. Recognizes potential problem areas through detailed risk analysis and vulnerability assessments to determine requirements for special management control studies and operational reviews. Recommends to the USPFO reviews by the Inspector General (IG), external audit agencies, and investigative services.

5. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases.

Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Members of the financial management workforce are required to participate in the Financial Management Certification Program

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Performs work to consistently and continuously meet the intent of the Chief Financial Officer Act. Adheres to the professional standards, responsibilities, duties, and fiduciary liability of the Financial Management Programs. Provides general and specific comptroller policy guidance and is the delegated authority to make final decisions and commitments within broad parameters of financial management. The work involves duties and responsibilities as directed and in accordance with established policies and procedures, applicable regulations, directives and statutory limitations. Coordinate financial programs which support the national and worldwide missions of the Department of Defense, by translating actions, both past and proposed, into meaningful and relevant information for use in the leadership and management decision-making process. Requires a high order of analytical abilities; skills in applying problem solving techniques; and skills in communicating effectively both orally and in writing. Requires competencies in research, analysis, problem-solving, writing, and judgment gained through college education and expanded years of specialized experiences. Establishes the methodology for an effective and broad system of financial controls that commit the maximum utilization of all financial resources. May serve within a quasi-legislative body by developing questions for hearings, developing methods for evaluating new programs and forecasting potential program outcomes. Work may encompass command-directed advisory teams; and performs special studies, evaluations, or inspections. Provides management oversight and guidance to the budget formulation and execution of State National Guard budgets. Work requires supervisory, training, and mentoring duties for all assigned professional, technical, and administrative personnel engaged in multifunctional financial program tasks. Applies business processes to include performing systematic examinations and appraisals of financial records, financial and management reports, internal management controls, performance requirements, policies, and practices that affect and reflect the States' financial conditions. Directs a full range of critical tactical, operational, and strategic elements of the Financial Management Programs.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 36 months experience, education, or training that provided in-depth knowledge of financial principles and procedures. Candidate must have a comprehensive understanding of the principles and concepts of the National Guard financial budget business program requirements. A candidate must have expanded experiences and training that demonstrates the abilities to lead, follow directions, read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies, and procedures. Some positions at this grade level require at least 12 months of broadening finance, accounting, or audit program experiences in leading, planning and scheduling program work in a manner that promotes an even flow and distribution of assigning work requirements. Experiences may include training and guiding employees on finance programs and assigning tasks. Experience in structuring assignments that created effective and efficient procedures with measured and improved task processes.

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):

- Skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately;
- Ability to plan, direct, 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;
- 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;
- A broad knowledge of agency operating programs;
- A broad knowledge of and ability to utilize principles, methods, techniques, and systems of financial management
- Skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material;
- Skill in training, mentoring, and problem solving;
- Ability to make oral and written presentations in a clear and concise manner;
- 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;