THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This National Guard position is for a FINANCIAL MANAGER (Title 5), Position Description Number T5903600 and is part of the AR ANG 189 ALF WG, National Guard.

Duties

1. Directs the financial management policy in support of the Air National Guard installation to include dissimilar geographically separated units. As the Assistant United States Property and Fiscal Officer for Air (Fiscal), holds statutory authority and responsibility for the proper obligation, accounting, disbursement, and administrative control of all Federal funds allocated to the installation. Determines the impact and implements courses of action regarding projected DOD, OSD, USAF, NGB, Inter-Service, and non-DoD federal government programs that affect Air National Guard plans, policies, and missions. Problem resolution extends beyond fiscal management and requires internal synchronization, the coordination of external offices at all base command levels, and the involvement of financial entities outside the base.Serves as the principal financial advisor and technical expert to the Wing Commander, Senior Management Staff, GSU Commanders, and the Financial Management Board. Provides financial advisory services that contribute substantially to the plans, policies, decisions, and objectives of senior management. Comprehends the unique mission, philosophy, and concepts of operation of commands or divisions subordinate to the Wing Commander in order to guarantee the financial success of related programs. Maintains a high level of mission awareness by regularly attending staff meetings, formal briefings, and spontaneous informal sessions chaired or called by the Wing Commander. Represents the Wing at nationwide financial meetings, conferences, seminars, and workshops to determine the impact of Higher Headquarters decisions on local programs. Provides advice to management to facilitate decisions regarding the extent of federal financial support for permanent and temporary civilian employment, unit flying requirements, real property maintenance and services (including environmental), logistics and administrative support, base security and firefighting capabilities, medical and counter narcotics programs, ancillary and specialty training, military clothing and subsistence, and discretionary funding levels for travel, general supplies and equipment, information technology equipment and communications, and other contract services. Analyzes deficiencies and recommends to the Wing Commander and Senior Management Staff the direction or alternatives to correct or achieve desired funding levels or actions. Explains, illustrates, and ensures the relevance, accuracy, and timeliness of financial management products briefed to senior management. Exercises dual fiduciary responsibilities to the Wing Commander and the United States Property and Fiscal Officer and implements actions to be taken on the use of federal financial resources in assuring the objectives of the Wing Commander and Adjutant General's Department are fully received, considered, and finalized. 2. Functions as the Assistant United States Property and Fiscal Officer for Air(Fiscal) under ANGI 36-2, the accounting station's Certification Officer under the provisions of the Certification Officers Act of 1996, and as an agent of the US Treasury for all ANG federal disbursements and the associated pecuniary liabilities thereof. Incumbent is responsible for interpretation and implementation of all Comptroller General decisions as to the legality, propriety, and solvency of all payments and entitlements, and for ensuring all expenditures are in compliance with federal statutes. Implements sufficient internal controls that preclude Anti-Deficiency Act violations or obligations above the stated annual or multi-annual authorities, limitations, and dollar thresholds. Researches, determines, and advises management regarding the use of non-appropriated funds when applicable. Ensures the proper documentation, accounting, and auditability of non-appropriated funds, and their traceability to the United States Property and Fiscal Officer as required in accordance with Air Force instructions or applicable state laws. CONTINUED UNDER EDUCATION

Requirements

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have fundamental working experiences with a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the financial management occupational series and grade. Experiences gained through military technical training schools or civilian academic courses or related civilian work are included in the one-year on-the-job specialized experience.

Education

DUTIES CONTINUED:
3. Directs and monitors the development, compilation, review, and submission of the annual financial plan, and conversion financial plans on an as-required basis. Provides reliable fiscal and managerial data or information for short-term and long-range plans by analysis of mission requirements, rates of expenditure, programmatic and unforeseen changes, and funded or unfunded requirements. Assessments and validity checks are based not only in terms of current year financial operations, but also with regard to the soundness of financial planning for future operations. Funding and procedural information is broad in scope and plays a significant role in ongoing Wing/GSU operation and maintenance, training, construction, and all other investment proposals finalized by the Wing Commander. Perspectives and advice contribute substantially to management's ability to train and equip assigned personnel in light of dynamic or evolving financial environments. The working results of the wing financial management program affect the overall outcome of Wing/GSU missions, contingency operations, unit deployments and exercises, and readiness or compliance inspections levied by USAF MAJCOM Inspector General 's offices and other auditing agencies. Provides leadership to senior-level committees and task groups. Initiates, briefs, and documents the Financial Management Board, and supervises the annual distribution of financial resources, submission of budget execution reviews, financial plan submissions, and end-of-year closeout as required under the Resource Management System (RMS). Monitors financial, trend analyses, and progress reporting, and evaluates the procedures and timelines related to such responsibilities on a periodic, but systematic basis. Manages funding and workday availability in conjunction with other agencies on joint taskings, projects, exercises, and deployments. Reviews, recommends, and implements new or improved financial techniques and training due to revised policies or management turnover. Collaborates with the Wing Commander and management in the planning and development of short-term and long-term strategies for implementation of the Wing Strategic Plan, and in preparation for readiness or compliance inspections, evaluations, audits, and staff assistance visits. Represents and speaks on behalf of the Wing Commander and USPFO with regard to ANG Financial Management issues with representatives of the National Guard Bureau, the Adjutant General's Department, other military components, state/local governments, businesses and other public/private groups, or organizations and persons having an interest in the financial programs of the Wing. Coordinates fiscal activities across agency lines e.g., the Defense Finance and Accounting Service, MAJCOMs, other DoD, and non-DoD government agencies. Maintains direct contact with NGB staff and ANG counterparts to resolve issues affecting fiscal programs and to ensure timely exchange of pertinent, technical, managerial, and/or mission information. May serve as an investigating officer, IG inspector, or Professional Continuing Education instructor on behalf of the National Guard Bureau for brief or extended periods of time.

4. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:
Completed undergraduate or graduate education, the awarded college degree should be in one of, or a combination of the following disciplines: accounting, business, finance, economics, math, statistics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizational management

Contacts

• Address AR ANG 189 ALF WG Bldg 7300-Camp Robinson North Little Rock, AR 72199-9600 US
• Name: AR HRO Customer Service
• Email: [email protected]