FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST
What you'd do
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST, Position Description Number PDT6379000 and is part of the MA ANG 102nd IW, National Guard. This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position. The unit point of contact and contact phone for this position is: SMSgt Ashley Booker at [email protected].
Major duties
1. Budget and Financial Management. The Financial Analyst serves as the CSS point of contact for day-to-day budget and financial issues, working closely with the Comptroller Flight's budget office to obtain, monitor, and track organizational funds. The incumbent collaborates with commanders and supervisors to create spend plans and integrates them into the overall base budget. Additionally, the Financial Analyst provides advice on budget matters, including types of funding available, effects of budgetary changes, and the status and use of funds. The position also involves preparing narrative justifications for projected funding needs and submitting them to the Comptroller Flight's Budget Office. Training functional contacts and program managers on financial management procedures is a key responsibility. Provides additional operational support as determined by leadership. (35%) 2. Government Travel Card (GTC) and Pay Operations. The Financial Analyst monitors government travel card (GTC) accounts and ensures compliance with regulations. This includes initiating GTC applications for eligible members, briefing members on statements of understanding, and collecting and instructing members on completing GTC computer-based training. The incumbent performs GTC account maintenance, including closing accounts for retiring or separating members and placing accounts in the cloud for transferring members. Additionally, the Financial Analyst provides interpretation of financial guidance to unit commanders, Resource Advisors (RAs), and other personnel, including briefing entitlements for deployments, schools, long tours, and newcomer orientations. (20%) 3. Orders and Participation Management. Serves as Unit Workday Control Officer (UWCO), responsible for monitoring and advising on the use of all workdays and dollars. The Financial Analyst approves and tracks unit orders, including annual training (AT), special training (ST), military personnel appropriation (MPA), regular scheduled drill (RSD), deployment, and inactive duty training (IDT) orders using the Air National Guard Reserve Order Writing System (AROWS). The incumbent monitors and approves participation rosters, calculates IDT days performed, and finalizes rosters for leadership and members. Approved processed amendments, validating needs, and providing updated documentation to members are also required. Establishing and tracking orders in AROWS ensures proper documentation and compliance. (25%) 4. Audits, Internal Controls, and Systems Utilization. Auditing and internal controls are critical aspects of the role. The Financial Analyst performs random audits on travel claims, reviews Inspector General (IG) reports, and identifies and corrects deficiencies. The incumbent manages internal control procedures to protect against fraud, waste, and abuse, verifies and validates commitments and obligations, and ensures compliance with quality assurance initiatives, internal control review guides, and self-inspection checklists. The Financial Analyst utilizes current financial management systems to accomplish budgeting and operational finance tasks, such as executing funds and documenting transactions. (15%) Performs other duties as assigned.
What you need to qualify
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Nationwide - Open to all US Citizens SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 1 year equivalent to next lower-level grade, experiences gained through technical training schools are included in the one-year on-the-job experience. Must have fundamental working experiences with a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. The applicant's educational degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience. Applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material; in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; and the ability to prepare reports and presentation formats. The applicant's educational degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience. OR Education: Must possess a Master's or equivalent Graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. 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. OR Combination: A combination of Specialized Experience and Education as described above. Only graduate education in excess of 1 full year of graduate level education may be used when combining education and experience to meet the total qualification requirements. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of months/years. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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