- Position Title
- FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST
- Agency
- Air National Guard Units
- Announcement Number
- md-11167245-AF-21-126AT5 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, July 13, 2021 to Sunday, July 18, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans' Preference?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Have you ever been terminated for cause from federal employment?
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you have at least one year experience at the GS-05 level or equivalent in financial management?
2.
Do you have at least one year experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent in financial management knowledge, skills and abilities listed below?
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.
To perform studies related to management improvement, productivity improvement and management controls to analyze and evaluate criteria for the enhancement of all assigned Pay programs (Military Pay, Civilian Pay, Accounts Payable, and Travel Pay), the incumbent must have basic knowledge in one or more 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.
Skill to analyze system outputs and regulatory reports to identify abnormal conditions and initiate corrective action.
Ability to perform analysis; examine budget and accounting regulations, laws, directives, ledgers, journals, accounts and related transaction; monitor budget and accounting performance.
Recommend the use of funds; use automated budget control systems; develop reports; and develop reports.
Knowledge of automated financial systems to participate in a variety of required operations audits and analytical reviews related to pay entitlement determinations. Basic knowledge of Microsoft (MS)Office suites of Access and Excel.
Must possess communication skills, show ability to convey thoughts and ideas both orally and inwriting, and present a positive, professional image.
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.
To perform studies related to management improvement, productivity improvement and management controls to analyze and evaluate criteria for the enhancement of all assigned Pay programs (Military Pay, Civilian Pay, Accounts Payable, and Travel Pay), the incumbent must have basic knowledge in one or more 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.
Skill to analyze system outputs and regulatory reports to identify abnormal conditions and initiate corrective action.
Ability to perform analysis; examine budget and accounting regulations, laws, directives, ledgers, journals, accounts and related transaction; monitor budget and accounting performance.
Recommend the use of funds; use automated budget control systems; develop reports; and develop reports.
Knowledge of automated financial systems to participate in a variety of required operations audits and analytical reviews related to pay entitlement determinations. Basic knowledge of Microsoft (MS)Office suites of Access and Excel.
Must possess communication skills, show ability to convey thoughts and ideas both orally and inwriting, and present a positive, professional image.
3.
Do you have at least one year experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent in financial management knowledge, skills and abilities listed below?
Working knowledge of laws, DOD Directives, finance regulations and financial management and operating procedures relative to the entitlements and allowances related to the payment of military personnel, civilian personnel, vendors, and travelers.
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. In order to perform studies related to management improvement, productivity improvement and management controls to analyze and evaluate criteria for the enhancement of all assigned Pay programs (Military Pay, Civilian Pay, Accounts Payable, and Travel Pay).
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.
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.
A understanding of Financial Management rules and operating procedures, For example: knowledge of theories, regulations, current/revised guidance, management practices and policies regarding allfacets of the financial program in order to provide feasible recommendations/advice to assist management officials in the decision making process.
Knowledge of regulations, principles, higher HQ directives and guidance pertaining to determination of financial requirements using a variety of methods.
Knowledge of and skill in analytical reasoning and the ability to apply that skill to the identification, analysis and resolution of financial challenges.
Working knowledge of laws, DOD Directives, finance regulations and financial management and operating procedures relative to the entitlements and allowances related to the payment of military personnel, civilian personnel, vendors, and travelers.
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. In order to perform studies related to management improvement, productivity improvement and management controls to analyze and evaluate criteria for the enhancement of all assigned Pay programs (Military Pay, Civilian Pay, Accounts Payable, and Travel Pay).
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.
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.
A understanding of Financial Management rules and operating procedures, For example: knowledge of theories, regulations, current/revised guidance, management practices and policies regarding allfacets of the financial program in order to provide feasible recommendations/advice to assist management officials in the decision making process.
Knowledge of regulations, principles, higher HQ directives and guidance pertaining to determination of financial requirements using a variety of methods.
Knowledge of and skill in analytical reasoning and the ability to apply that skill to the identification, analysis and resolution of financial challenges.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
4.
How would you rate your knowledge of 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
5.
How would you rate your skill in preparing reports and in organizing and delivering briefings to managers, and wing leadership to encourage understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations?
6.
How would you rate your knowledge of military pay and allowances, civilian pay and allowances, vendor payments, and travel entitlements?
7.
How would you rate your knowledge of automated financial systems to participate in a variety of required operations audits and analytical reviews related to pay entitlement determinations?
8.
How would you rate your knowledge of and ability to gather, assemble, analyze and prepare both short and long term strategy or presenting, explaining, and documenting budget requests and justifying to management officials?