Financial Management Analyst

Army National Guard Units • Topeka, KS

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

This National Guard position is for a FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST, GS-0501-09. The incumbent will be responsible for having extensive knowledge of all pay operations handled by the Pay and Exam branch. The incumbent must be able to work independently to conduct comprehensive examinations/reviews of pay accounts for Soldiers, Civilians and Vendors. Examines, analyzes, and interprets finance and accounting data, records, and/or reports to determine conformance to federal appropriation law. Evaluates facts presented to ensure validity, accuracy, and completeness of claims for customers. Requests additional information and/or documentation, as required, in order to make determinations on a payment's status to ensure timely and accurate payment. A thorough knowledge of the DJMS, DCPS, GFEBS, WAWF, DTS, and CAPS systems are required to examine, review, research, and correct payment transactions for pay accounts not covered by standard rules and regulations. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Financial Management Level Certified position IAW the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d.
• Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance within one year of appointment.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• Employee must meet the DoD directed civilian financial management certifications for the finance position within two years of initial hire date or promotion appointment date.
• Employee must complete the requisite quantity of CETs every two years to sustain the achieved certification level.
• 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.
• Must have experience or training that is equivalent to at least the next lower level with a professional knowledge of practices, methods, and techniques of finance and accounting processes.
• Skill in planning and developing the analysis, reviews, and examinations of pay accounts, interpreting findings, and developing or modifying methods and techniques to resolve a variety of identified problems/issues.
• Skill in utilizing computer assisted techniques, statistical sampling, interviews of required personnel, and/or other methods of obtaining required data.
• Extensive knowledge of military pay and allowances, civilian pay and allowances, vendor payments, and travel entitlements.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive examinations/reviews of pay accounts for Soldiers, Civilians and Vendors.
• Examine, analyze, and interpret finance and accounting data, records, and/or reports to determine conformance to federal appropriation law.
• Evaluate facts presented to ensure validity, accuracy, and completeness of claims for customers.
• Request additional information and/or documentation, as required, in order to make determinations on a payment's status to ensure timely and accurate payment.
• Examine, review, research, and correct payment transactions for pay accounts not covered by standard rules and regulations using DJMS, DCPS, GFEBS, WAWF, DTS, and CAPS systems.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree