Financial Management Analyst with Security Clearance

Position: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST with Security Clearance
Location: Otis

Duties
1. Budget and Financial Management. The Financial Analyst serves as the CSS point of contact for day-to-day budget and financial issues, working closely with the Comptroller Flight's budget office to obtain, monitor, and track organizational funds. The incumbent collaborates with commanders and supervisors to create spend plans and integrates them into the overall base budget. Additionally, the Financial Analyst provides advice on budget matters, including types of funding available, effects of budgetary changes, and the status and use of funds.

The position also involves preparing narrative justifications for projected funding needs and submitting them to the Comptroller Flight's Budget Office. Training functional contacts and program managers on financial management procedures is a key responsibility. Provides additional operational support as determined by leadership. (35%) 2. Government Travel Card (GTC) and Pay Operations. The Financial Analyst monitors government travel card (GTC) accounts and ensures compliance with regulations.

This includes initiating GTC applications for eligible members, briefing members on statements of understanding, and collecting and instructing members on completing GTC computer-based training. The incumbent performs GTC account maintenance, including closing accounts for retiring or separating members and placing accounts in the cloud for transferring members. Additionally, the Financial Analyst provides interpretation of financial guidance to unit commanders, Resource Advisors (RAs), and other personnel, including briefing entitlements for deployments, schools, long tours, and newcomer orientations.

(20%) 3. Orders and Participation Management. Serves as Unit Workday Control Officer (UWCO), responsible for monitoring and advising on the use of all workdays and dollars. The Financial Analyst approves and tracks unit orders, including annual (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). special training (ST), military personnel appropriation (MPA), regular scheduled drill (RSD), deployment, and inactive duty training (IDT) orders using the Air National Guard Reserve Order Writing System (AROWS).

The incumbent monitors and approves participation rosters, calculates IDT days performed, and finalizes rosters for leadership and members. Approved processed amendments, validating needs, and providing updated documentation to members are also required. Establishing and tracking orders in AROWS ensures proper documentation and compliance. (25%) 4. Audits, Internal Controls, and Systems Utilization. Auditing and internal controls are critical aspects of the role.

The Financial Analyst performs random audits on travel claims, reviews Inspector General (IG) reports, and identifies and corrects deficiencies. The incumbent manages internal control procedures to protect against fraud, waste, and abuse, verifies and validates commitments and obligations, and ensures compliance with quality assurance initiatives, internal control review guides, and self-inspection checklists. The Financial Analyst utilizes current financial management systems to accomplish budgeting and operational finance tasks, such as executing funds and documenting transactions.

(15%) Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
* May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
* Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
* Favorable background check is required.
* Position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
* PCS expenses will not be paid.
* Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service, see  
* Veteran's Preference will apply. DD Form 214's are required for Veteran's Preference. If claiming Veteran's Preference for disability a Disability VA letter and SF-15 must also be submitted.
* Visit help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans to learn more about Veteran's Preference.
* Incumbent must possess or be able to acquire the appropriate SECRET clearance for this position. Qualifications AREA OF CONSIDERATION :
Nationwide - Open to all US Citizens SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE :
Must haveat least 1 year equivalent to next lower-level grade, experiences gained through technical training schools are included in the one-year on-the-job experience. Must have fundamental working experiences with a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. The applicant's educational degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience.

Applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material; in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; and the ability to prepare…