Job summary

This National Guard position is for a FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST, Position Description Number D2513P01 and is part of the 177th Comptroller Flight of the NJ Air National Guard. The purpose of this position is plan, coordinate, and perform comprehensive Accounting and Financial Management analysis, decision support and quality reviews, of base level accounting and financial management programs.

Major duties

As a FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST, GS-0501-7/9/11, you will: 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 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 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 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 Provides expert interpretation on DoD and DFAS regulatory and administrative guidelines in accordance with generally accepted principles 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 other related duties as assigned

Requirements

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Areas of Consideration: Areas IV: Individuals eligible for membership in the New Jersey Air National Guard to include current members of the New Jersey National Guard Military Grades: A1C - TSgt As a condition employment in the Accounting (0501) occupational series, the individual selected for this position must complete the appropriate DoD Financial Management Certification level within 24 months of appointment. (The certification level is dependent upon the position's certification level and contingent on the employee's military rank) Additional Employment Requirements: -Participation in direct deposit is mandatory -May be required to successfully complete a probationary period -Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation -Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trail period to assess performance, conduct, agency needs, public interest, and efficiency. Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest.

Qualification

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training in progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work which demonstrates the candidates' ability to communicate with individuals at different levels in order to assist and provide information. Experience using computers and automated systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applying financial principles and procedures Understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the National Guard financial business program requirements Following directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies and procedures knowledge of the various procedures used to administer and operate the fiscal control systems identify system concerns and the skills to analyze and recommend corrective actions to resolve discrepancies within the financial systems pay operations, such as Military Pay, Civilian Pay, Accounts Payable, and Travel Pay. providing pay services that include the examination, analysis, presentation, and interpretation of pay entitlements to Soldiers, Civilians, and Vendors review and analyze pay accounts and knowledgeable of tax issues involving legislative rulings or pay allowances and entitlements, or incentive and bonus pay circumstances

Evaluations

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 Plan and Organize Work, Decision Making, and Teamwork