FINANCIAL MANAGER-Title 5

• Directs financial management policy in support of the ARNG military organizations and units.
• 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.
• 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).
• Determines the significant impact of projected DOD, DA, NGB and other government programs affecting the state ARNG's fiscal policies.
• Writes, implements and maintains an effective system of financial management controls for the state ARNG.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Works under the general supervision of the USPFO who provides general policy guidance and is delegated commensurate authority to make final decisions and commitments within broad parameters of financial management.
• Works under the general supervision of the USPFO who provides general policy guidance and is delegated commensurate authority to make final decisions and commitments within broad parameters of financial management. Performs assigned duties on own initiative and in accordance with established policies and procedures, applicable regulations, directives and statutory limitations. Work performance is evaluated in terms of effectiveness and adequacy with respect to existing policies.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1. Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 2/24). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7, Joint Ethics Regulation, Effective May 15, 2024
2. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance of the position.
3. 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.
4. The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
6. 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. Head of Agency requests to exceed 14 days in a calendar year must be approved in advance by the National Guard, Director of Manpower and Personnel NGB-J1.
7. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
8. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
9. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
10. May be subject to furlough actions.
11. Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate Tricare eligibility.
12. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

FM Certification Level 2
Certification Level 2: 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 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.


GENERAL EXPERIENCE :
- 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;

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : To qualify for the GS-0505-13 level, you must have 1-year equivalent specialized experience to at least the next lower grade level before being eligible for the next grade level. Candidate must have a clear understanding of the role of the Financial Manager within the Army Comptroller Division of the US Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) and the ability to work effectively within that structure. Must have the ability to translate complex financial data and federal regulations into meaningful information for command-level decision-making. Experience serving on or advising a Program Budget Advisory Council (PBAC) or a similar body. Experience with the statutory responsibility for the obligation, accounting, and administrative control of federal funds allocated. Experience serving as a certification officer for disbursements, which includes being pecuniarily liable for those payments and interpreting the legality and propriety of all financial transactions. Candidate has experience utilizing the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) to perform financial management functions, including funds management, budget execution, financial reporting, and cost management. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.



Completed undergraduate or graduate education, the awarded college degree should be in one of, or a combination of the following disciplines: accounting, business, finance, economics, math, statistics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizational management. .

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this 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 ( ).

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:
Veterans Preference will be considered for this Job Announcement under the Category Rating method QUALIFIED and NOT QUALIFIED.
If you are unsure if you can claim Veteran's Preference click the link to see if you may be eligible: https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/choice.htm
Visit the OPM Vet Guide for information on the different categories of Veteran's Preference at:
Blank SF 15 form can be found here to fill out and attach to your application as needed for claiming 10-point preference:
Veterans' Preference: A copy of your DD Form 214 which must include character of service or a Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service dates and character of service. In addition, if claiming 10-point preference you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of Purple Heart, if applicable) and a SF 15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference).

Veterans Information: Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility. Acceptable documentation may be:

1. A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions.
2. A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.
3. You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online.

Active Duty military members will be required to submit a DD-214 prior to appointment. All other required documents must be uploaded while the announcement is open. Late submissions will not be accepted.

If claiming 10 point preference, you will need to submit a Standard Form, SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference."