INTERNAL CONTROL ANALYST

Duties

As a INTERNAL CONTROL ANALYST with the Texas National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to:

• Provides administrative oversight of the Quality Assurance (QA) Program.
• Independently conducts various reviews to assess organizational performance. Manages self-inspection programs.
• Focal point for fraud prevention. Reviews retrieval data provided by the local systems branch to screen for any unauthorized access level or dual access between the payable systems and the general accounting system.
• Facilitates monthly QA meetings and prepares minutes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The full Position Description (PD) can be found at the following link:
GS-0501-11, NGT5903400

RequirementsConditions of Employment

Appointment Factor(s): This is a Title 5 Excepted Service position.

Area(s) of Consideration: CAT 1 - Open to Public (Nationwide): US Citizens, Nationals, or individuals who owe allegiance to the United States.

Remarks:

• 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 two years may subject the incumbent to adverse action (to include reassignment to a lower-grade, without pay or grade retention, and/or separation from federal service).
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Secret Security clearance within one year of appointment according to DoD Personnel Security Program Management Directives.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
• Veterans' preference is applicable to this position.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Direct deposit is mandatory.

QualificationsIn describing your experience in your resume, please be clear and specific. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made.

To qualify at the GS-11 grade level your resume must include relevant experience/education with beginning and ending dates reflecting the following:

Specialized Experience:
The applicant must be eligible for entry into the position's financial management certification career program (Financial Management Level 2). The applicant must have at least 12 months of finance program experiences and competencies that provided knowledge of financial principles and procedures. Applicant must have an excellent understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the Air National Guard financial business program requirements. The applicant must have experiences and training that demonstrates the abilities to follow directions, to read, retain, and understand a variety of instructions, regulations, policies and procedures.

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:
At the GS-11 level, a Ph.D. or equivalent, or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. To qualify for the National Guard GS-0501 Title 5 Excepted Service positions, on the basis of completed graduate education, the awarded college degree should be in one of -or- be a combination of the following disciplines: Accounting, business, finance, economics, math, statistics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organizational management. Or a degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above.

Only experience gained by closing date of this position will be considered.Education

There is not an educational requirement for this position.

Additional information

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).

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

• Benefits

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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Decision Support, Financial Stewardship, Learning, and Planning and Evaluating.
NOTE: You do not have to respond to the KSA's separately but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the KSA's.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

• Benefits

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  Review our benefits

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
  1. Your resume should include the following for related positions held:

  • Work schedule (ex. Full-time, part-time, intermittent)
  • Hours worked per week
  • To and From dates (ex. MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)
  • Duties performed - In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience.
  2. Latest SF-50 (if applicable)
  3. Financial Management Level I or Level II Certification (if applicable)
  4. Transcripts (if applicable)
  5. If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must provide acceptable documentation of your preference.
  
  Veterans Documentation

  Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference prior to the close date of the job announcement. Acceptable documentation may be:
  
  A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions;

  A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed;

  A Standard Form 15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you will need to submit an SF 15.

  You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• 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/11414165
  
  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/.

  Agency contact informationHuman Resources OfficeEmail

  NG.TX.TXARNG.MBX.HRO-APPLICATIONS@MAIL.MIL

  Address
  TX 149th Fighter Wing
  107 Hensley St
  San Antonio, TX 78236
  US Next steps

  Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume should include the following for related positions held:

• Work schedule (ex. Full-time, part-time, intermittent)
• Hours worked per week
• To and From dates (ex. MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)
• Duties performed - In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience.

2. Latest SF-50 (if applicable)
3. Financial Management Level I or Level II Certification (if applicable)
4. Transcripts (if applicable)
5. If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must provide acceptable documentation of your preference.

Veterans Documentation

Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference prior to the close date of the job announcement. Acceptable documentation may be:

A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions;

A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed;

A Standard Form 15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you will need to submit an SF 15.

You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

HelpThis job is open to

• Federal employees - Competitive service

  Current or former competitive service federal employees.

• Federal employees - Excepted service

  Current excepted service federal employees.

• Internal to an agency

  Current federal employees of this agency.

• National Guard & reserves

  Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

• Veterans

Clarification from the agency

CAT 1 - Open to Public (Nationwide) - US Citizens, Nationals, or individuals who owe allegiance to the United States