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 WI USPFO, works at JFHQ in Madison, Wisconsin National Guard. Responsibilities Directs financial management policy in support of the ARNG installation. 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). 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. Provides oversight to the budget process, including planning, programming, budgeting, allocation and execution of funds. 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. Provides technical budgetary advice and assistance to federal and state agencies as requested. Supervises Budget Analysis assigned to the USPFO. *** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. *** Requirements Conditions of Employment CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 2/24). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7, Joint Ethics Regulation, Effective May 15, 2024 Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. 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. The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. Pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing is a condition of employment. Members of the financial management workforce must achieve the appropriate certification level for their positions within 2 years of notification of applicable certification requirements or the period of any extension. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. 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. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. May be subject to furlough actions. Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate Tricare Tricareeligibility. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must have a minimum of two years of singular or combined experiences in the DoD and/or National Guard financial program disciplines. An applicant should have experiences 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. Preferred applicant has experience with GFEBS, RMOnline, DTS, DAMPS, GCSS-Army but not required. An applicant needs to have a working knowledge of the duties associated with the United States Property and Fiscal Office and the certification requirements for installation funds. Experiences may include working with the Financial Management Board or addressing sensitive military or civilian entitlement issues. Competent in planning, implementing, and executing the financial programs directly associated with the objectives of the Adjutant General's Department and/or accomplishing federal military and state support missions. Experiences involved the receipt, accounting, collection, safeguarding, and disbursement of government appropriated funds or non-appropriated funds. The applicant requires competencies in the financial management policies that support ARNG military organizations and units. An applicant must have a working knowledge of statutory responsibilities in regard to financial obligations, accounting transactions, disbursement spending, and administrative control of allocated federal funds. Experiences may include determining financial and budget impacts; and, recommending courses-of-action in regard to addressing DoD, Department of Army, National Guard Bureau, Inter-Service, and/or non-DoD governmental programs that affected ARNG plans, policies, and missions. Applicant must have competent skills in presenting accounting information, reporting methods, and/or analytic financial interpretations. Experiences included work that established or directed financial policies that ensured compliance with fiduciary responsibilities, statutory requirements, regulations, procedures, and national or local policies. Experiences involved the optimum use and control of financial resources. Experiences include work as a financial advisor to senior staff managers, major subordinate commands, and/or the Program Budget Advisory Council (PBAC). Skilled in providing financial advisory services, such as the availability and appropriate use of Federal funds, through briefings, conferences, and committee meetings. Competent in analyzing reports and data derived from financial systems, and, capable of identifying strengths and deficiencies. Competent in interpreting the legality and propriety of all financial program payments. Experiences may include the ARNG disbursement activities and a working knowledge of the pecuniary liability for these disbursements. Experiences included 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. Must have competencies in writing, analyzing, presenting, and training financial management system controls, policies, and procedures. Experiences involved accounting for and accurately managing federal funds in compliance with statutory requirements, regulations, directives, procedures, and national or local policies. Competent in recognizing potential problem areas through detailed risk analysis and vulnerability assessments that resulted in revised or new management control studies and operational reviews. Experiences in leadership roles are essential and may have involved leading, planning, or scheduling program work in a manner that promoted smooth flow and even distribution of work requirements. Leadership experiences included training and mentoring employees on finance programs and specific skill tasks. Must have working knowledge of equal employment and affirmative action programs. Note: Members of the financial management workforce are required to participate in the Financial Management Certification Program; therefore, achieving certification is a condition of employment. Members of the financial management workforce must achieve the appropriate certification level for their positions within 2 years of notification of applicable certification requirements or the period of any extension. 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. 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. 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)). VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Veterans Preference will be considered for this Job Announcement under the Category Rating method QUALIFIED and NOT QUALIFIED. If you are unsure if you can claim Veteran's Preference click the link to see if you may be eligible: https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/choice.htm Visit the OPM Vet Guide for information on the different categories of Veteran's Preference at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/ Blank SF 15 form can be found here to fill out and attach to your application as needed for claiming 10-point preference: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf\_fill/sf15.pdf Veterans' Preference: A copy of your DD Form 214 which must include character of service or a Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service dates and character of service. In addition, if claiming 10-point preference you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of Purple Heart, if applicable) and a SF 15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference). Veterans Information: Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility. Acceptable documentation may be: 1. A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. 2. A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. 3. You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online. NOTE: Active Duty military members will be required to submit a DD-214 prior to appointment. All other required documents must be uploaded while the announcement is open. Late submissions will not be accepted. If claiming 10 point preference, you will need to submit a Standard Form, SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference."