THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION DUTY LOCATION: United States Property & Fiscal Office (USPFO), Hartford, CT AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area I: All On Board Federal Employees (T5), Tenure 0,1,2,3 within the CTNG with U.S. citizenship. Area II: All On Board Federal Dual-Status Military Technicians (T32), Tenure 0,1,2,3 within the CTNG with U.S. citizenship. Area III: All current and former members of the CTNG with U.S. citizenship.

Duties

This is an indefinite position that may convert to permanent without further competition. This National Guard position is for a BUDGET ANALYST (Title 32), Position Description Number T5153000 and is part of the CT G1, National Guard. JOB SUMMARY: The primary purpose of the position is to provide management oversight and guidance to the budget formulation and execution process. The major duties include, but are not limited to: Provides management oversight to the budget process, including planning, programming, budgeting, allocation and execution of funds. Certifies funds and coordinates the receipt of Funding Authorizations Documents (FADS) for the state ARNG Comptroller. Prepares quarterly resource management reports, monthly analysis of financed orders in relation to forecasting expenses and provides narrative explanation of the causes of variances between actual and budget objectives. Reviews transactions including reservations, obligations, and disbursements based on interpretation of laws, regulations, or policy. Provides technical budgetary advice and assistance to federal and state agencies as requested.

Requirements

• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Direct Deposit is mandatory.
• The incumbent of this position description must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment; must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for this NG Title 5 excepted service position.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Federal employees currently serving in the excepted service (Title 32) must acknowledge they will voluntarily leave the Title 32 excepted service by accepting an offer of employment for this NG Title 5 excepted service position.
• As a condition of continued employment in the GS-0560-11 position and dependent on the positions certification level (level II), employee must complete the higher financial management certification within 24 months of appointment to the position.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: All on-board Title 5 Excepted Service employees assigned to Series GS-0560 positions, must be certified at the next higher grade-level before considered as eligible for merit promotions to that level; and, must have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the next higher level. However, a new hire applicant must have competent experiences that are commensurate/equivalent to the budget analysis program business with demonstrated understandings of the program's principles and concepts defined by the NG Title 5 Excepted Service Series GS-0560 position descriptions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Your resume and any other supporting documentation you wish to provide must clearly substantiate you currently possess 24 months of specialized experience in the following: Experience demonstrating finance budget competencies that provided knowledge of financial NG principles and procedures. Experience demonstrating an understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard financial budget business program requirements. Experience and training that demonstrate the competencies to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies and procedures. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately. Ability to plan 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. Skill in presenting formal training presentations and briefings. Ability to make oral and written presentations in a clear and concise manner. 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. Skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material. Knowledge of agency operating programs. Knowledge of financial principles, methods, techniques, and systems. 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 training, mentoring, and problem solving. Skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION: As a condition of continued employment in the GS-0560-11 position and dependent on the positions certification level (Level II) and contingent on the employee's military rank, the employee must complete the higher financial management certification within 24 months of appointment to the position.

Education

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify for GS-0560 Title 5 Excepted Service positions, on the basis of completed undergraduate or graduate education, the college degree 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.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

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.

Contacts

• Address CT G1 Hartford Armory Hartford, CT 06105 US
• Name: Staffing Office
• Phone: 860-613-7618
• Email: [email protected]