Duties

The purpose of this position is to plan, coordinate, and perform Financial Management analysis, and quality reviews, of squadron and group level accounting and financial management programs. Work involves preparing, analyzing, presenting, and advising on financial data. The incumbent concurrently organizes and administers the operation of automated financial systems in support of financial management functions. The work requires a professional knowledge of accounting theories, principles, and practices. Duties performed are in support of Air National Guard operations, training, and readiness missions.

The Position will:

• Serve as the Commander's Support Staff point of contact for day-to-day budget/financial issues; work with Comptroller Flight's budget office to obtain, monitor, and track organization's funds; work closely with commanders and supervisors in utilization of resources, resolving problems, and determining funding/resource requirements.
• Use financial management and other automated systems and computer-generated products in accomplishing budgeting assignments; perform quality checks of the organization's automated system database information, working with appropriate point of contact to resolve any significant problems.
• Provide interpretation of financial guidance to unit commanders, Resource Advisors (RA's), orderly room personnel, and others.
• Prepare/edit narrative justifications for projected funding needs and submits to the Comptroller Flight's Budget Office; review annual funding allocations received from the Comptroller Flight's Budget Office in conjunction with all quarterly funding needs to ensure funding allocations are adequate to meet all projected requirements.
• Serve as Unit Workday Control Officer (UWCO), responsible for monitoring and advising on the use of all workdays and dollars.
• Serve as the Commander's Support Staff's Agency Program Coordinator for the Government Travel Card (GTC) program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• This is a Financial Management Level Certified position. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

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  1. Online Application/ Questionnaire
  
  2. Resume: resume must show relevant experience, where you worked, job title, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words (Do not plagiarize), employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week and salary. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade. Your detailed experience should be listed under each job title with starting and ending dates. Resume must show applicant's name and contact information.
  
  3. Other supporting documents(as applicable):

  • Cover Letter
  • License/ Certification
  • SF-50 - Most recent
  • DD-214
  • Veterans' Preference
  • Transcripts*
  • Certifications

  Helpful Hints for Applying:
  

  • Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address and phone.
  • Include details about the experience that relates to the position you are applying for.
  • Be specific and always include Month and Year for the dates of your experience.

  
  In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. 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 rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position.
  
  *If you are using education to qualify for this position to meet qualifications, you must submit copies of college transcripts that identify each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. Submitting a certificate or a degree will not suffice. You must submit transcripts when required. Photocopies are acceptable.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  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.

• How to Apply

  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/11823537
  
  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.
  
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  Agency contact information

  Ines Eley

  Phone

  (202) 685- 9895

  Email

  ines.b.eley.civ@army.mil

  Address

  DC 113th CES
  3252 East Perimeter Rd
  Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762
  US

  Next steps

  Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and/or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. You will receive notifications by email or mail if no email is provided. Please allow 2 to 4 weeks after the closing of the announcement for notifications. Thank you for your interest in the District of Columbia National Guard.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

Open to all qualified US Citizens. Priority Placement Program will be cleared. Veterans Preference will apply.