FINANCIAL MANAGER

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a FINANCIAL MANAGER, Position Description Number T5133000 and is part of the MD USPFO, National Guard.

What you will do

• The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Chief Financial Officer (FM) for the state Army National Guard (ARNG).
• This position performs the following duties: Directs financial management policy in support of the ARNG military organizations and units.
• As Chief, Financial Officer 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.
• Serves as the principal 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.
• Advises, supports and facilitates management decisions concerning financial considerations, such as the availability and appropriate use of Federal funds.
• Based upon reports and data derived from financial systems, analyzes strengths and deficiencies, advises, and makes recommendations to the USPFO, primary staff, Chief of Staff and the AG.
• Assures the AG's priorities are integrated in and supported by the financial plan.
• Recommends to the USPFO actions to be taken regarding the implementation of the financial plan.
• 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 an advisor to the AG on projects involving local, state and other Federal agencies.
• Serves as the certification officer for all ARNG disbursements and is pecuniary liable for these disbursements.
• 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.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.
• Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO objectives.
• Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards.
• Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
• Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments.
• Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques.
• Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases.
• Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher level management.
• Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) categories below are eligible to apply with this preference.
• (See Required Documents section) Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Employees Priority Placement Program, Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position requires a secret security clearance; the incumbent of this position must obtain and maintain a secret Clearance.
• Work may require access to higher classified information.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
• This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments.
• THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 3 Certified position designated as such in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d.
• Must obtain FM Level 3 within 2 years of appointment.

Education

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.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Ability to Lead or Supervise Financial Management

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Your resume showing: Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job.
• Federal jobs should include series and grade.
• Education, certifications or licensures.
• Other supporting documents: If you are a current Federal Employee, please submit your most current non-award SF-50 when applying.
• If selected, failure to submit this documentation may affect your pay and/or delay your appointment.
• Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation: - Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3) - Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility - Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
• Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation: - Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2) - Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility - Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
• Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Employees must submit the following documentation: -DoD Retained Grade Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-1)- SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status - Copy of the notification letter the employee received (RIF or classification downgrade) Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, Military Spouse Preference must submit the following documentation: - DoD Military Spouse Preference Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-4) - Sponsor's PCS Orders- Proof of Military member's current active duty status - Marriage Certificate Veterans Preference If you are claiming veteran's preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation.
• Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference. - 10-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a signed SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof as required by the SF-15. - 5-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 which includes Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy).
• If you are currently active duty, you may submit written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.
• The certification should also include when your terminal leave will begin, your rank and dates of active duty service. ***

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 180 days of the closing date. This position MAY be eligible for recruitment or relocation incentives, pending availability of funding and management request. This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service.