FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST (TITLE 5)

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5636P01 and is part of the IL 182 AW, National Guard.

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 5 Excepted Service, will be in the following manner and sequence: The area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11 Level - MUST possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level demonstrating knowledge of federal laws, DoD/DFAS regulations, and financial management policies governing military pay, civilian pay, accounting, vendor payments, and travel entitlements; skill in using multiple automated financial and accounting systems to analyze data, reconcile accounts, and validate transactions; ability to apply fiscal law and financial management principles to interpret regulations and resolve complex entitlement, accounting, audit, or out-of-balance conditions; skill in analyzing financial data, identifying discrepancies, and recommending corrective actions to ensure compliance and internal controls; and ability to communicate financial analyses and recommendations in writing to support leadership decision-making and safeguard funds against fraud, waste, and abuse.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words.

You may refer to position descriptions, i.e.

the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered.

In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above.

Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained.

This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Major Duties:

As a FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST (TITLE 5), GS-0501-11, you will 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 - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Ensure internal and external accounting systems and administrative controls confirm obligations and disbursements comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Review accounting, pay documents, travel vouchers, and vendor payments to validate supporting documentation and regulatory compliance.

Perform post-audit voucher reviews to identify errors, discrepancies, and compliance risks.

Analyze effectiveness of internal controls to safeguard funds against fraud, waste, abuse, loss, or misappropriation.

Aggregate financial and accounting data from multiple systems to support accurate and timely financial reporting.

Analyze fiscal data to support reconciliations, account adjustments, and resolution of out-of-balance conditions.

Reconcile Resource Center Manager (RCM) accounts to ensure data integrity and auditability. Compile and validate financial data to support reporting to leadership and external oversight agencies.

Analyze and process payroll, debts, and miscellaneous entitlement transactions using quality assurance techniques.

Resolve complex pay system and entitlement discrepancies affecting military, civilian, and vendor accounts.

Execute full-spectrum pay and entitlement operations including Military Pay, Civilian Pay, Accounting, and Travel Pay. Coordinate with DFAS and post validated transactions to the General Ledger.

Interpret and apply DoD, DFAS, and federal financial management regulations and administrative guidance.

Analyze financial management methods, precedent cases, and procedures to resolve difficult financial issues. Develop recommendations under uncertain conditions and short-notice program deadlines.

Apply generally accepted accounting principles to ensure accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness.