THIS IS AN INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is in the Excepted Service under the authority of Title V, P.L. 114-328, Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA) This position is part of the IN 122nd Fighter Wing, Indiana National Guard under Position Description Number PD#T5634P01/T5635P02/T5636P01. If you would like the complete list of duties, please contact the POC of this announcement.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; Skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material; Skill in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; Ability to prepare reports and presentation formats SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-07 Level: Basic knowledge of budget and accounting regulations, laws, directives, ledgers, and journals. Knowledge of business, financial and management principles and practices sufficient to assist in the administration of stakeholder organizations, budget and accounting methods and controls. Knowledge and skill in audit and internal control program to identify problem areas and determine the action required to improve operating program effectiveness and prevent waste, fraud and abuse. Knowledge of multi-organizational missions and functions, administrative regulations and operating procedures and program goals as they relate to the Organization. Knowledge of all major administrative support functions, such as supply, manpower management, budget, procurement, and personnel necessary for the day-to-day operation of organization. Knowledge and ability to present information orally and in writing to develop reports with recommendations to improve effectiveness and efficiency of work operations. Knowledge and ability to apply fact finding and investigative and evaluative techniques to issues related to the management of subordinate organizations. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level, this includes experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. GS-09 Level: Knowledge of the overall DFAS mission and functions, operation, and relationships to other agencies to respond to special inquiries and task organizations for information and responses. Working knowledge of any of the following: the Defense Joint Military Pay Systems (DJMS) both active and reserve, Defense Travel System (DTS), MyPay, Defense Civilian Pay System (DCPS), Defense Enterprise and Accounting Management System (DEAMS), Defense Military Pay Office System (DMO), Automated Business Services System (ABSS), Air National Guard Reserve Orders Writing System (AROWS), Automated Time and Attendance Production System (ATAAPS), General Accounting Finance System (GAFS), Reserve Travel System (RTS), Defense Transaction Interface Module Systems (DTIMS), Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), Purchase Card Online System (PCOLS) and other financial systems as applicable. Ability to apply fact-finding and investigative techniques to perform studies and analysis of data and the ability to research and analyze directive and regulations to assess their impact on current and planned operational initiatives and assess financial challenges. Skill in preparing reports and in organizing and delivering briefings to managers to encourage understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations. Knowledge of the general ledger to include accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash, and other accounts in support of various regulatory financial reports. Knowledge of theories, regulations, current/revised guidance, management practices and policies regarding all facets of the financial program in order to provide feasible recommendations/advice to assist management officials in the decision making process. Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level. GS-11 Level: Extensive knowledge of military pay and allowances, civilian pay and allowances, vendor payments, and travel entitlements. A detailed grasp of governing regulations and a thorough understanding of pertinent laws, regulations, and other technical criteria in order to determine propriety of entitlements and pay. Detailed knowledge of related financial regulations and rulings covering diverse types of pay transactions to typically function as a technical authority for the resolution of an extensive range of issues or problems. Knowledge of the overall DFAS mission and functions, operation, and relationships to other agencies to respond to special inquiries and task organizations for information and responses. Knowledge of automated financial systems to participate in a variety of required operations audits and analytical reviews related to pay entitlement determinations. Knowledge of and ability to gather, assemble, analyze and prepare both short and long term strategy for presenting, explaining, and documenting budget requests and justifying to management officials. Must possess level of analytical skills to determine root cause of problems and recommend solutions to said problems. Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level. PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY AS THE FOLLOWING HAS CHANGED Indiana National Guard (INNG) Federal Technicians will wait 18 months after being selected for a new position before applying for another position within the INNG. If you meet the requirements listed below, you will need to submit a signed Exception to Policy (ETP) memorandum with your application to be considered for the position. If you have questions about applicability, send an email explaining your situation to the HRO Staffing inbox listed below. If you are a Tenure 0 Temporary employee (your position has a not-to-exceed date), you do not need an ETP memo. If you became a new employee through a USAJobs announcement within the last 18 months, you will need an ETP memo. If you received a promotion, reassignment, or grade reduction through a USAJobs announcement within the last 18 months, you will need an ETP memo. If you require an ETP memorandum, you can download the template here: https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/NGIN-J1HR/SitePages/Technician-Staffing.aspx The memorandum will be written by you, the employee, and signed by your supervisory chain up to the Director level. Directors and Supervisors will submit the signed memorandum for final review to the HRO Staffing inbox: ng.in.inarng.mbx.hro-staffing-section@army.mil The Human Resources Officer (HRO) is the final approval for all ETP waivers. If approved, the memorandum will be returned to you and then submitted with your application. Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section): Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade
Independently performs and examines financial management functions to ensure internal and external accounting systems and administrative controls are sufficient to confirm that obligations and disbursements comply with applicable laws.
Aggregates data from multiple financial and accounting systems and sources in order to directly or indirectly provide senior level management with accurate and timely financial reporting.
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.
Executes full spectrum pay and entitlement operations (Military Pay, Civilian Pay, Accounting, and Travel Pay). Provides expert interpretation on DoD and DFAS regulatory and administrative guidelines in accordance with generally accepted principles.
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.
Determines the legality of entitlements/collection actions and provides decision support to the Financial Manager.
Performs other duties as assigned.