FINANCIAL MANAGER

FINANCIAL MANAGER

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Havre de Grace, Maryland

Salary Range: $120579 - $156755 Per Year

Job Summary: THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a FINANCIAL MANAGER, Position Description Number NGD1015000 and is part of the MD USPFO, National Guard.

Major Duties:

• (1) Directs financial management policy in support of the ARNG military organizations and units. As Chief, Financial Officer 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.(2) Serves as the principal 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. Advises, supports and facilitates management decisions concerning financial considerations, such as the availability and appropriate use of Federal funds. Based upon reports and data derived from financial systems, analyzes strengths and deficiencies, advises, and makes recommendations to the USPFO, primary staff, Chief of Staff and the AG. Assures the AG's priorities are integrated in and supported by the financial plan. Recommends to the USPFO actions to be taken regarding the implementation of the financial plan. Provides significant and critical input to the development of NGB policy.(3) 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.(4) 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.(5) 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.(6) Writes, implements and maintains an effective system of financial management controls for the state ARNG. Ensures accurate accountability for Federal funds and provides full disclosure of financial actions in compliance with statutory requirements, regulations, directives, procedures, national and local policies. Recognizes potential problem areas through detailed risk analysis and vulnerability assessments to determine requirements for special management control studies and operational reviews. Recommends to the USPFO reviews by the Inspector General (IG), external audit agencies, and investigative services.(7) 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. Conducts employment interviews. Recommends appointments, promotions or reassignment of employees. Establishes performance standards and monitors and evaluates employee performance. Assists employees in reaching performance goals. Informs subordinates of agency policies and programs. Hears complaints and grievances from employees. Resolves problems informally and/or makes recommendations for resolution to appropriate officials. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees and provides or procures training. Approves and/or disapproves leave requests. Promotes acceptance and adherence of Human Resource programs. Maintains an effective position management program. Assures position descriptions are accurate and positions are operating as intended. Also serves as first and second level supervisor.(8) Performs other duties as assigned. Works under the general supervision of the USPFO who provides general policy guidance and is delegated commensurate authority to make final decisions and commitments within broad parameters of financial management. Performs assigned duties on own initiative and in accordance with established policies and procedures, applicable regulations, directives and statutory limitations. Work performance is evaluated in terms of effectiveness and adequacy with respect to existing policies.

Qualifications: Military Grades: OFFICER O-3 TO O-5 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Performs work to consistently and continuously meet the intent of the Chief Financial Officer Act. Adheres to the professional standards, responsibilities, duties, and fiduciary liability of the Financial Management Programs. Provides general and specific comptroller policy guidance and is the delegated authority to make final decisions and commitments within broad parameters of financial management. The work involves duties and responsibilities as directed and in accordance with established policies and procedures, applicable regulations, directives and statutory limitations. Coordinate financial programs which support the national and worldwide missions of the Department of Defense, by translating actions, both past and proposed, into meaningful and relevant information for use in the leadership and management decision-making process. Requires a high order of analytical abilities; skills in applying problem solving techniques; and skills in communicating effectively both orally and in writing. Requires competencies in research, analysis, problem-solving, writing, and judgment gained through college education and expanded years of specialized experiences. Establishes the methodology for an effective and broad system of financial controls that commit the maximum utilization of all financial resources. May serve within a quasi-legislative body by developing questions for hearings, developing methods for evaluating new programs and forecasting potential program outcomes. Work may encompass command-directed advisory teams; and performs special studies, evaluations, or inspections. Provides management oversight and guidance to the budget formulation and execution of State National Guard budgets. Work requires supervisory, training, and mentoring duties for all assigned professional, technical, and administrative personnel engaged in multifunctional financial program tasks. Applies business processes to include performing systematic examinations and appraisals of financial records, financial and management reports, internal management controls, performance requirements, policies, and practices that affect and reflect the States' financial conditions. Directs a full range of critical tactical, operational, and strategic elements of the Financial Management Programs. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 1-year equivalent specialized experience to at least the next lower grade level before being eligible for the next grade level. Must have fundamental working experiences with a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the financial management occupational series and grade. 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. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. Quality of Experience: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed for Dual Status Technician positions. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12828072 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2025-11-15