Summary IOWA AIR NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is open to current T5 employees of the 185th Air Wing, Sioux City, Iowa Air National Guard. LOCATION: 185th ARW, Sioux City, IA Responsibilities As a RESOURCE ADVISOR (Title 5), GS-0501-9, you will perform the following duties. Budget Analysis Responsibilities. Formulates annual maintenance operating budgets for incorporation into the overall Wing's annual financial plan. Analyzes budget needs for all Maintenance Group production squadrons, flights, and sections taking into consideration the interrelationships of all Group programs, activities, and special functions. Evaluates trends and operating costs which are used in projecting future commitments and obligations. Develops and issues guidance to, and coordinates with maintenance production squadron chiefs in the development of quarterly and annual maintenance operating budgets and budget estimates. Reviews, edits, and consolidates maintenance operating budget estimates to ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and procedures. Prepares or edits narrative justifications for projected funding needs and submits to the Wing Budget Office. Reviews annual funding allocations received from the Wing Budget Office in conjunction with all Maintenance Group quarterly funding needs to ensure funding allocations are adequate to meet all projected requirements. Analyzes funding shortfalls and develops recommended programming changes/modifications to be presented to the Group Commander for approval. Prepares, justifies, and submits unfunded and unprogrammed requirements through the Maintenance Group Commander to the Financial Management Board. Performs in-depth, rigorous analysis of maintenance operating budget requests received from the maintenance production supervisors by employing techniques such as cost-benefit analysis, program trade-offs and exploring alternative methods of funding. Develops recommendations for budgetary adjustments to support unanticipated changes in program operations or funding. Adjusts budgetary estimates and reprograms funds to accommodate unstable program operations in the maintenance production squadrons. Monitors the use and rate of expenditure of all Group operating funds through continuing dialogue with all squadron chiefs and review of written documents and records. Develops, performs and monitors internal control programs and procedures to identify potential over or under-obligations of maintenance operating funds. Prepares input on recommendations on internal control adjustments to the Maintenance Group Commander and Wing Budget Office. Gathers and analyzes budgetary data to prepare a variety of recurring and nonrecurring maintenance operating budget related reports required by the Wing Budget Office as well as National Guard Bureau (NGB), major commands (MAJCOM), Air Force maintenance and funding offices. Applies accounting principles ensuring that all ledgers and documents are properly reconciled. Responsible for monthly and quarterly input of reports to the Base Budget Analyst, ensuring the accuracy of combined reports to higher headquarters. (50%) WRDCO and AVPOL Program Responsibilities. Prepares and executes the annual AVPOL budget and tracks the obligation rate. Serves as the primary point of contact for projecting AVPOL funding requirements. Monitors fund expenditures to determine the rates of usage against command standards. Ensures the accuracy of billing conducted within the scope of the AVPOL program. Reconciles Defense Energy Support Center (DESC) inter-fund-billing/AirCard transactions with the AVPOL Data Management System. Researches and resolves any erroneous interfund billing issues. Inspects and audits AVPOL documentation. Prepares AVPOL status report to track the status of funds, flying hour cost and fuel consumption rate and reports the data to the Wing Staff, to include the Financial Management Board and Flying Hour Working Group. Prepares AVPOL funding estimate, Miscellaneous Obligation Reimbursement Document (MORD), at the end of each fiscal year to ensure outstanding charges are paid from the correct fiscal period. Responsible for monitoring Ground Service charges to assigned aircraft by mission/design/series (MDS) and serves as the wing point of contact for the Air-Card. (40%) Supply Support Responsibilities. Identifies and validates requisitions from base organizations for the non-stock listed, sole source or technical order (T.O.) directed flying hour goods or services. Routinely coordinates with the Base Contracting Office, National Guard Bureau (NGB), DOD Logistics Centers and commercial sources to identify the source of supply being most advantageous to the Government. Coordinates the movement of assets into and out of Wing maintenance organizations. On a daily basis maintains a continuing dialogue with managers from Maintenance Production, Life Support, Maintenance Group, Operations Group, Logistics Readiness Squadron and Finance, in order to provide objective data and analysis for production and management decisions. (10%) Performs other duties as assigned. T5641P01 Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: The ability to: Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; Plan and organize work; and Communicate effectively orally and in writing. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS 0501 9 - Applicant must have the following experience: Requires knowledge and skill in the application of related laws, regulations, precedents, methods and techniques of budgeting. Competencies in self-management, resilience, teamwork, attention to details, creative thinking, integrity, honesty, and positive customer service skills. Knowledge to analyze and evaluate continual changes in program plans and funding and their effects on financial and budget program milestones In-depth knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques in order to research, develop, modify and maintain qualitative standards, develop statistical measures; and to identify, establish, and monitor trends is required 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. Education Certification Level 2: THIS IS A FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Level 2 Certified position designated as such in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d. Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of Defense and Department of the Army requirements of this certification program. This certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position. Failure to obtain this certification within the required time may subject the incumbent to adverse action. Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related Completed undergraduate or graduate education, the awarded college degree should be in one of, or a combination of the following disciplines: accounting, business, finance, economics, math, statistics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizational management You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the education requirements for this position. Additional Information SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a clearance as required by this position. If the selectee does not possess the applicable security clearance when hired, application must be made within 30 days of the start date. Failure to make application for the required security clearance will result in termination of employment. 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 12/31/2024. FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOU NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. 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