DEPUTY FINANCIAL MANAGER (Title 5)

Summary This position is located within the USPFO in Austin, TX. The primary purpose is to serve as a "full assistant" to the Chief Financial Officer for the state Army National Guard. In this regard, coordinates financial programs, provides leadership, makes management decisions, and establishes methodology for an effective and broad system of financial control; thereby ensuring the maximum utilization of financial resources for the state ARNG. Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax. Responsibilities As a DEPUTY FINANCIAL MANAGER (Title 5) with the Texas National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: 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. Determines the impact; and implements courses of action regarding projected DoD, Department of Army (DA), National Guard Bureau (NGB), Inter-Service, and non-DoD governmental programs; that affect ARNG plans, policies, and missions. Ensures the full disclosure of accounting information, sound reporting methods, and analytic interpretation of financial posture. Establishes and directs financial policies to ensure compliance with fiduciary responsibilities, statutory requirements, regulations, procedures, national and local policies enabling the optimum use and control of financial resources. 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). Provides advisory services through briefings, conferences, advisory committee meetings, etc, on a regular basis. Determines the significant impact of projected DOD, DA, NGB and other government programs affecting the state ARNG's fiscal policies. Implements appropriate courses of action as best suited for the state. Serves as an advisor to the AG on projects involving local, state and other Federal agencies. Serves as the certification officer for all ARNG disbursements and is pecuniary liable for these disbursements. Interprets the legality and propriety of all payments. This position is responsible for official auditable financial records for the state. 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. Sets priorities and prepares schedules for work completion. Makes assignments based on priorities, degree of difficulty, and requirements of the assignment. 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. Develops, coordinates and distributes Funding Allocation Targets to division and PM accounts using the State Automated Budget System and the State Accounting and Reservation System. 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. Responsible for reprogramming and migration of congressional interest program funds based on Program Budget Advisory Committee (PBAC) decisions and changing needs of various organizations. Prepares requests to NGB for budget activity transfers directed by the AG and the PBAC. Trains ARNG personnel in budget and financial management principles, techniques, responsibilities, distribution, and accounting for federal funds. Upon mobilization, makes recommendations on obtaining resources; and computes budget requirements. Provides technical budgetary advice and assistance to federal and state agencies as requested. Works with other Department of Defense (DoD) components to establish business practices to enhance mission accomplishment. Serves as the budgetary primary point of contact for issues relating to the Master Cooperative Agreements. Independently develops and implements guidelines and policies as well as management controls for effective budget execution. Exercises primary oversight of program manager appointments and delegations of authority. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment Factor(s): This is a Title 5 Excepted Service position. Areas of Consideration: Nationwide Excepted. This includes: All currently employed full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas National Guard. All current members of the Texas National Guard. US citizens, US nationals or individuals who owe allegiance to the United States 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 Military Reserve (MR) National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Remarks: Veterans' preference is applicable to this position. Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer. Direct deposit is mandatory. Trial period required (see additional information) 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. Qualifications In describing your experience in your resume, please be clear and specific. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made. To be considered for qualification, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized finance experience at the GS-11 level with skills in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; ability to plan, direct, and coordinate difficult and complex programs; ability to develop, apply, and adjust financial plans and policies to attain agency objectives; ability to select, develop, and supervise a subordinate staff; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, not only with subordinate staff, but with all levels of key management officials, the latter particularly requiring the exercise of tact, ingenuity, and resourcefulness; ability to apply a high level of sound and independent judgment in the solution of financial problems and in the administration of a financial management program; a broad knowledge of agency operating programs; a broad knowledge of and ability to utilize principles, methods, techniques, and systems of financial management skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material; skill in training, mentoring, and problem solving; ability to make oral and written presentations in a clear and concise manner; ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit effective communication; ability to write English in reports and presentation formats; ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. Education There is not an educational requirement for this position Experiences gained through military technical training schools or civilian academic courses or related civilian work are included in the one-year on-the-job specialized experience. Additional Information Trial Period: As a condition of employment, you will be required to serve a 1- 2 year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1. 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 2. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. 3. Irregular and/or overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. 4. The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments. 5.This is a Testing Designated Position. The employee is subject to random drug testing. Pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing is a condition of employment. Note: The caveat is that the states, territories, and the district cannot drug test until a drug free workplace policy has been established and approved by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. 6.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. 7. 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.