This position is located in the USPFO at Camp Mabry in Austin, TX. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a "full assistant" to the Chief Financial Officer for the state Army National Guard (ARNG). In this regard, coordinates financial programs, provides leadership, makes management decisions, and establishes methodology for an effective and broad system of financial control; thereby ensuring the maximum utilization of financial resources for the state ARNG.

Duties

As a DEPUTY FINANCIAL MANAGER with the Texas Army National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: Serves as a "full assistant" to the state ARNG Financial Manager, as follows: Directs financial management policy in support of the ARNG installation. Maintains statutory responsibility for the proper obligation, accounting, disbursement, and administrative control of all federal funds allocated to the state. Determines the impact; and implements courses of action regarding projected DoD, Department of Army (DA), National Guard Bureau (NGB), Inter-Service, and non-DoD governmental programs; that affect ARNG plans, policies, and missions. Ensures the full disclosure of accounting information, sound reporting methods, and analytic interpretation of financial posture. Serves as a financial advisor and the technical expert to the state Adjutant General (AG), USPFO, senior staff management, major subordinate commands, and the Program Budget Advisory Council (PBAC). Provides advisory services through briefings, conferences, advisory committee meetings, etc, on a regular basis. Advices, supports and facilitates management decisions concerning financial considerations, such as the availability and appropriate use of federal funds. Determines the significant impact of projected DOD, DA, NGB and other government programs affecting the state ARNG's fiscal policies. Implements appropriate courses of action as best suited for the state. Serves as the certification officer for all ARNG disbursements and is pecuniary liable for these disbursements. Interprets the legality and propriety of all payments. Develops, coordinates and organizes an integrated system of financial services, including budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, operational review, accounts payable, military pay, civilian pay, travel, government travel card program, and financial management reporting. Writes, implements and maintains an effective system of financial management controls for the state ARNG. Ensures accurate accountability for federal funds and provides full disclosure of financial actions in compliance with statutory requirements, regulations, directives, procedures, national and local policies. Recognizes potential problem areas through detailed risk analysis and vulnerability assessments to determine requirements for special management control studies and operational reviews. Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinates engaged in professional or other two-grade interval work. Sets priorities and prepares schedules for work completion. Makes assignments based on priorities, degree of difficulty, and requirements of the assignment. Conducts employment interviews. Recommends appointments, promotions or reassignment of employees. Establishes performance standards and monitors and evaluates employee performance. Provides management oversight and guidance to budget formulation and execution for the state ARNG budget, as follows: Provides oversight to the budget process, including planning, programming, budgeting, allocation and execution of funds. Reviews annual appropriation and authorization legislation to determine congressional intent. Reviews and interprets higher headquarters' orders, guidelines and directives, and policies and precedents to assess impact on state programs. Certifies funds and coordinates the receipt of Funding Authorizations Documents (FADS) for the state ARNG Comptroller. Develops, coordinates and distributes Funding Allocation Targets to division and PM accounts using the State Automated Budget System and the State Accounting and Reservation System. Produces monthly reports and summary reports on annual funding programs and allotment for these accounts to PMs, senior management, the Chief of Staff, the Adjutant General (AG) and NGB. Prepares quarterly resource management reports, monthly analysis of finance orders in relation to forecasting expenses and provides narrative explanation of the causes of variances between actual and budge objectives. Reviews transactions including reservations, obligations, and disbursements based on interpretation of laws, regulations, or policy. Responsible for reprogramming and migration of congressional interest program funds based on Program Budget Advisory Committee (PBAC) decisions and changing needs of various organizations. Provides technical budgetary advice and assistance to federal and state agencies as requested. Works with other Department of Defense (DoD) components to establish business practices to enhance mission accomplishment. Serves as the budgetary primary point of contact for issues relating to the Master Cooperative Agreements. Independently develops and implements guidelines and policies as well as management controls for effective budget execution. Exercises primary oversight of program manager appointments and delegations of authority. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

In describing your experience in your resume, please be clear and specific. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made. General Experience: - Skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately - Ability to plan, direct, 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 - 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 - A broad knowledge of agency operating programs - A broad knowledge of and ability to utilize principles, methods, techniques, and systems of financial management - Skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material - Skill in training, mentoring, and problem solving - Ability to make oral and written presentations in a clear and concise manner - 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 To qualify at the GS-12 grade level your resume must include relevant experience/education with beginning and ending dates reflecting the following: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector with fundament working experience with a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the financial management program. Experience in managing the functions of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. Only experience gained by closing date of this position will be considered. Quality of Experience: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed for Dual Status Technician positions. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

Education

There is not an educational requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address TX USPFO 2200 West 35th St Austin, TX 78703 US
• Name: Human Resources Office
• Phone: (000)000-0000
• Email: [email protected]