THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a DEFENSE TRAVEL ADMINISTRATOR (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5129000 and is part of the IL USPFO, National Guard.

Duties

As a DEFENSE TRAVEL ADMINISTRATOR (TITLE 5), GS-0503-9, you will serve as the primary point of contact to the USPFO Comptroller Division as the action officer for the Defense Travel System (DTS), with responsibility for carrying out a wide variety of complex processes related to DTS. Responsible for authorizing and setting up the correct lines of accounting for payment of Government funds. Provide analysis regarding the various accounting methods, procedures and techniques to validate DTS transactions. Responsible for help desk operations, resolution of travel issues, accuracy of travel database(s) tables and certifications, and sustainment training requirements. Maintain the correct Lines of Accounting in DTS to corresponding fiscal year budgets. Monitors and updates budget data on a continuous basis Maintain database of user information and controls user access to Privacy Act Information and travel documents 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 for their respective role in the DTS hierarchy. Research the Federal Travel Regulations to help resolve employee issues and complex problems associated with travel. 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 using guidelines that often lack specificity due to changing mission requirements, i.e. changing travel destinations while en-route, delaying travel and foreign travel requirements. Serve as the on-site subject matter expert for resolving especially difficult or sensitive problems with unit DTS. Implement and manage the day-to-day activities during system operations (e.g. personnel data download and review, business process analysis, DTA training and Defense Accounting and Disbursing System (DADS) and Commercial Travel Office (CTO) connectivity). Apply knowledge of various automated systems and their applications to accomplish the tasks of the position, to provide input to long-range plans for automation, to use automation in the accomplishing the work of the DTS, and to support the assurance that the requirements of automated systems (data standards, security, etc.) are met. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

Requirements

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess the skill in collecting data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; 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; skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-09 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-07 Level. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS 9 Level MUST possess at least six months of finance program experience; understand the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard financial business program requirements; finance program experience; knowledge of financial principles and procedure; experience and training that demonstrates the ability to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies and procedures; specialized experiences in providing analysis, validation, processing and correction of financial transactions; experience in the Defense Travel System (DTS), with the competency to manage complex processes related to DTS; experience in how to use the correct lines of accounting for payment of Government funds; experience included 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 organization; skill in 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; skill in various accounting methods, procedures, and/or techniques to validate DTS transactions; skill and experienced in accounting, budget, and financial support related duties and capable of interpreting the ARNG DTS travel regulations. Skilled in 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; capable of maintaining a database of user information and controls user access to Privacy Act Information and travel documents; coordinate with each tenant organization and/or subordinate unit to identify an Organizational DTA (ODTA) for managing each organization's fielding and operational DTS requirements. Experiences included participating or developing a training program for ODTAs and/or Authorizing Officials/Certifying Officials (AO/ CO). Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, an undergraduate or graduate education must be in one of -or- be a combination of the following required disciplines:

Accounting, business, finance, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizational management.

Applicants, who were service members or who currently serve in a military component and completed training in financial programs, are considered minimally qualified for the GS-09 entry-level position.

You must provide an official 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.

Contacts

• Address IL USPFO 1301 N MacArthur Blvd Springfield, IL 62702 US
• Name: Lauralee Smith
• Phone: (217) 761-3544
• Email: [email protected]