THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This is a Temporary Indefinite vacancy for an appointment of 4 years. In the event a permanent employee is accepted for this indefinite position, there will be a change in his/her tenure from permanent to indefinite. This National Guard position is for a TITLE 5 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST (MI 127 CPTF), Position Description Number T5635P01 and is part of the MI 127 Wing, National Guard.

Duties

***THIS IS A TITLE 5 NATIONAL GUARD EXPECTED POSITION*** This position is located in the Air National Guard (ANG) Wing, Comptroller Flight. The purpose of this position is plan, coordinate, and perform Financial Management analysis, support and review, of base level accounting and financial management programs. 1. Processes data and performs broad-in-depth financial analysis of interrelated accounting, military and civilian pay, accounts payable and receivable, and various travel entitlements to resolve especially difficult and sensitive, out-of-balance conditions associated with processing actions within Financial Management systems. Analyzes and evaluates data to conduct a variety of fiscal reconciliations, reviews, and account adjustments. Reconciles Resource Center Manager (RCM) accounts ensuring data integrity. Coordinates with the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) and posts validated accounts to the General Ledger. 2. Analyzes and accurately processes financial services transactions (i.e., payroll, debts, and miscellaneous entitlements) while applying quality assurances techniques. Resolves complex functional problems within the pay system for affected customers. Facilitates the resolution of intricate entitlement discrepancies for serviced customers, and ensures proper interfaces with appropriate DOD agencies and federal financial systems. 3. Analyzes and measures the effectiveness and efficiency of financial operations; reliability of financial reporting; compliance with policies, regulations, applicable laws and guidance; and ensures that internal controls are in place. 4. Aggregates data from multiple financial systems and sources in order to directly or indirectly provide the Comptroller with accurate and timely financial reporting. Ensures the proper documentation, accounting, and auditability of funds, and their traceability to the USPFO in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) regulations and/or applicable laws. 5. Executes full spectrum pay and entitlement operations (Military Pay, Civilian Pay, Accounting, and Travel Pay). Provides expert interpretation on DoD and DFAS regulatory and administrative guidelines in accordance with generally accepted principles. Interprets policies and collaborates with the financial management enterprise to facilitate best practices and compliance assurance. 6. Resolves pay and entitlement problems unique to the customer. Reviews accounting and pay documents, travel vouchers, and vendor payments to ensure supporting documentation is proper and valid. Performs post-audit voucher reviews. Manages and executes internal control procedures to protect against fraud, waste, and abuse. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft/vehicle to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Must have a valid civilian driver’s license.

Qualifications

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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Minimum Required Time: 24 Months Knowledge of the overall DFAS mission and functions, operation, and relationships to other agencies to respond to special inquiries and task organizations for information and responses. Working knowledge of any of the following: the Defense Joint Military Pay Systems (DJMS) both active and reserve, Defense Travel System (DTS), MyPay, Defense Civilian Pay System (DCPS), Defense Enterprise and Accounting Management System (DEAMS), Defense Military Pay Office System (DMO), Automated Business Services System (ABSS), Air National Guard Reserve Orders Writing System (AROWS), Automated Time and Attendance Production System (ATAAPS), General Accounting Finance System (GAFS), Reserve Travel System (RTS), Defense Transaction Interface Module Systems (DTIMS), Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), Purchase Card Online System (PCOLS) and other financial systems as applicable. In order to perform studies related to management improvement, productivity improvement and management controls to analyze and evaluate criteria for the enhancement of all assigned Pay programs (Military Pay, Civilian Pay, Accounts Payable, and Travel Pay).Ability to apply fact-finding and investigative techniques to perform studies and analysis of data and the ability to research and analyze directive and regulations to assess their impact on current and planned operational initiatives. Skill in preparing reports and in organizing and delivering briefings to managers to encourage understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations. Knowledge of the general ledger to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash, and other accounts in support of various regulatory financial reports. A understanding of Financial Management rules and operating procedures, For example: knowledge of theories, regulations, current/revised guidance, management practices and policies regarding all facets of the financial program in order to provide feasible recommendations/advice to assist management officials in the decision making process. Knowledge of regulations, principles, higher HQ directives and guidance pertaining to determination of financial requirements using a variety of methods. Knowledge of and skill in analytical reasoning and the ability to apply that skill to the identification, analysis and resolution of financial challenges. Must possess communication skills, show ability to convey thoughts and ideas both orally and in writing, and present a positive, professional image. Must be able to deal with sensitive issues involving Airmen, Civilians and Vendors.

Education

No substitution of education allowed for this position.

Contacts

• Address MI 127 Wing 29440 Wilbur Wright Bldg 32 Mount Clemens, MI 48045 US
• Name: Megan Colson
• Email: [email protected]