Program Manager (Deputy Usp&Fo) (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Springfield, IL

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Illinois USPFO. The Program Manager serves as a full deputy to the United States Property and Fiscal Officer (USPFO), supporting the state Adjutant General and acting as an agent of the USPFO and Chief, National Guard Bureau (CNGB). The role oversees the proper obligation and expenditure of Federal funds and the safeguarding of Federal property held by the state National Guard, in accordance with applicable statutes and appointment limitations.

The position develops and integrates manpower and personnel support objectives into operational plans; establishes and reviews USPFO policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organizational design; authenticates requirements and authorizes expenditures; verifies invoices; and provides financial and logistical resources for Federal property maintenance. It also prepares required reports and returns and exercises supervisory human resources responsibilities.

This position requires membership in the Illinois National Guard in the specified military grade, and the selectee must wear a military uniform. It is designated Financial Management Certification Level 3, and the incumbent must meet applicable Department of Defense and Department of the Army certification requirements. Irregular or overtime hours may be required to meet operational needs.

Requirements

• Membership in the Illinois National Guard, in the required military grade, before the effective date of placement.
• Military grade of O5–O6; officer only.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13, including analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data, and recognizing solutions.
• Experience preparing reports, plans, policies, and correspondence; evaluating objectives; and developing plans to make resources available and use them effectively.
• Knowledge of the organization and its mission, and experience using organizational staff procedures.
• Experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations or administrative support functions.
• Specialized supervisory experience managing the work function and leading, directing, and assigning personnel.
• Financial Management Level 3 certification, with compliance with applicable Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must not have a qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence that would prohibit performing the duties.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must meet qualification requirements through experience alone; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period and a supervisor probationary period.
• Drug testing may be required.
• Must wear a military uniform.

Responsibilities

• Develop goals and objectives that integrate manpower and personnel support objectives into state short- and long-term operational plans.
• Establish, revise, and review policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organizational design for the USPFO and staff to eliminate barriers to mission accomplishment.
• Ensure proper obligation and expenditure of Federal funds and safeguarding of Federal property held by the state National Guard.
• Authenticate requirements, certify authority, and authorize expenditures for property, supplies, equipment, services, and payroll within statutory and USPFO appointment limitations.
• Provide financial and logistical resources for maintenance of Federal property held by the state National Guard.
• Prepare returns and reports on Federal funds and property as directed by the Secretaries of the Army and Air Force and the Chief, National Guard Bureau.
• Ensure invoices for supplies and services procured with Federal funds are valid, accurate, and within legal and appointment limitations.
• Exercise supervisory human resources responsibilities.
• Advise staff on policies, procedures, and directives from higher-level management or headquarters.
• Appraise subordinate supervisors and other directly supervised employees, and serve as reviewing official for evaluations of non-supervisory employees rated by subordinate supervisors.

Benefits

• The posting states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and are not specified.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed