Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a DEPUTY FINANCIAL MANAGER, Position Description Number T5134000 and is part of the CO USPFO, National Guard. The primary purpose is to serve as a "full assistant" to the Chief Financial Officer for the state Army National Guard (ARNG). Responsibilities 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. 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). Determines the significant impact of projected DOD, DA, NGB and other government programs affecting the state ARNG's fiscal policies. Serves as the certification officer for all ARNG disbursements and is pecuniary liable for these disbursements. 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. Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinates engaged in professional or other two-grade interval work. Provides oversight to the budget process, including planning, programming, budgeting, allocation and execution of funds. Certifies funds and coordinates the receipt of Funding Authorizations Documents (FADS) for the state ARNG Comptroller. 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. Provides technical budgetary advice and assistance to federal and state agencies as requested. Independently develops and implements guidelines and policies as well as management controls for effective budget execution. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 1. Experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. 2. An applicants RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet each experience listed below. 3. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the experience. DO NOT copy each bullet listed below word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each bullet. You will be immediately disqualified if you fail to include experience in your resume. Must have experience in each of the following: 1. A minimum of two years of singular or combined experiences in the DoD and/or National Guard financial program disciplines. 2. Experience in managing funds through fiscal reporting and financial advisory services, to include budget formulation and execution, travel and commercial accounting, military and civilian payrolls, and financial systems applications. 3. Experience involving the receipt, accounting, collection, safeguarding, and disbursement of government appropriated funds or non-appropriated funds. 4. Experience including working as a financial advisor to senior staff managers, major subordinate commands, and/or the Program Budget Advisory Council (PBAC). 5. Experience including assisting in the development, coordination, or organization of an integrated system of financial services, that may have included budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, operational review, accounts payable, military pay, civilian pay, travel, government travel card program, and financial management reporting. 6. Experience involving accounting for and accurately managing federal funds in compliance with statutory requirements, regulations, directives, procedures, and national or local policies. 7. Experience including training and mentoring employees on finance programs and specific skill tasks. Education Education cannot be substituted for Specialized Experience for this position. 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). 1. PCS funds are not available (unless otherwise stated). 2. Please contact the selecting supervisor or state security manager with questions regarding clearances. (Failure to obtain/maintain a security clearance will be grounds for termination from the Technician program.) 3. This position may be contingent on the vacancy of the incumbent even if not otherwise stated in this announcement. Please contact the HRO with any questions regarding hiring dates. 4. Appointment of Federal Annuitants: A Federal civilian annuitant under either the CSRS or FERS retirement systems may be reemployed into NG T5 vacancies, but are only eligible for either an Indefinite tenure appointment (max 5 year service period) or Temporary tenure appointment (max 4 year service period). The retiree must notify HRO of their current retirement status prior to appointment. 5. We use E-Verify to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired. ARE YOU A VETERAN CLAIMING SOLE SURVIVORSHIP PREFERENCE OR 5-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE? You are strongly encouraged to provide legible copy/copies of the following: DD-214 (member 4 copy), "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," showing all dates of service, as well as character of service (Honorable, General, etc.) or Statement of Service/Proof of Service (in lieu of a DD-214) from your command or local Personnel Support Detachment (PSD). The Statement of Service/Proof of Service must provide all dates of service, the expected date of discharge and anticipated character of service (Honorable, General, etc.). Veterans should upload their DD-214 once they receive it upon separation. ARE YOU A DISABLED VETERAN or CLAIMING 10-POINT VETERANS' PREFERENCE? Disabled veterans, veterans, widows, spouses or the mother of a veteran, who are eligible for 10-point veterans' preference, are strongly encouraged to provide legible copies of the following: Applicable supporting documents as noted on Standard Form-15 (SF-15). To obtain a copy of SF-15, go to http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf\_fill/SF15.pdf. If you'd like more information on Veterans' Preference or are unsure about your eligibility, please visit Vets - OPM.gov.