THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a DEFENSE TRAVEL SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR - TITLE 5, Position Description Number PDT5129000 and is part of the KY USPFO, National Guard.

Duties

As a DEFENSE TRAVEL SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR - TITLE 5, GS-0503-9, you will serve as the Financial Defense Travel System Administrator (FDTSA) subject matter expert (SME), Defense Travel System (DTS) for the USPFO, and KY ARNG. Responsible for authorizing and setting up the correct lines of accounting. Perform a variety of analytical, technical, and administrative work for substantive programs and support activities. Perform a variety of budgetary and administrative functions in implementing the organization's travel program, policies, and procedures. Maintain the correct Lines of Accounting in DTS to corresponding fiscal year budgets. Responsible for the control and coordination of all required actions to support successful deployments, operation and management of DTS for all military soldiers and Civilian employees. Serve as the liaison between the USPFO/state ARNG and Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Project Management Office (PMO-DTS). Serve as the SME for resolving difficult or sensitive problems with DTS. Provide analysis regarding the various accounting methods, procedures and techniques to validate DTS transactions. Implement and manage day-to-day activities during DTS operations. Coordinate development of traveler profiles, organizational data, reporting, budgetary, and document flow procedures in DTS. Ensure system requirements and activities are identified, met and resolved, including all technical, administrative and/or operational problems and conflicts. Responsible for help desk operations, resolution of travel issues, accuracy of travel database(s) tables and certifications, and sustainment training requirements. Develop help desk policies, processes, and procedures Responsible and accountable for the state ARNG's data requirements, user profiles, organization hierarchy, routing groups, per diem rates and Lines of Accounting, etc. Establish and manage a training program for ODTA's, Authorizing Officials/Certifying Officials (AO/CO) etc. Assign appropriate permission levels to official personnel and travelers in the DTS hierarchy. Research the Federal Travel Regulations to resolve issues and complex travel problems. Develop/revise travel standard operating procedures and reports that relate to TDY issues, processes, and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDT5129000 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office. Contact the KY HRO Staffing Sectionvia email for additional information, [email protected].

Requirements

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one (1) year experience at the next lower level in the normal line of progression through federal service (GS-08) or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates the experience and knowledge of financial programs, principles, and procedures. Experience that demonstrates the ability to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies and procedures. Experience providing analysis, validation, processing and correction of financial transactions. Experience in the Defense Travel System (DTS) and the ability to manage complex processes related to DTS. Experience using correct lines of accounting for payment of Government funds. Experience with a variety of analytical, technical, and administrative programs that were funded through a number of sources such as, reimbursable accounts and transfer of funds between organizations. Experience making adjustments to budget estimates to different DoD organizations through cross examination. Competent in the control and coordination of all required actions to support successful deployments, operation and management of DTS for all military soldiers and Civilian employees. Knowledgeable of the liaison work requirements between the USPFO/state ARNG and Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Project Management Office (PMO-DTS), in regard to the functional use of DTS, monitoring and maintenance of DTS, as well as, the identification of and analyzing problem areas. Experience with various accounting methods, procedures, and/or techniques to validate DTS transactions. Experience and knowledge of managing the day-to-day activities during system operations, such as, personnel data download and review, business process analysis, DTA training and Defense Accounting and Disbursing System (DADS) and Commercial Travel Office (CTO) connectivity. Ability to maintain a database of user information and control user access to Privacy Act Information and travel documents. Experience participating or developing a training program for ODTAs and/or Authorizing Officials/Certifying Officials (AO/CO). EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement, position description or others' resumes. Also, make sure the applicant's name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: To qualify for GS-0503 Title 5 Excepted Service positions, on the basis of completed undergraduate or graduate education, the awarded college degree should be in one of -or- be a combination of the following disciplines: Accounting, business, finance, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizational management.

Contacts

• Address KY USPFO 100 MINUTEMAN PARKWAY FRANKFORT, KY 40601 US
• Name: Phyllis Newton
• Phone: 502-607-1557
• Email: [email protected]