FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST

U.S Air Force; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S Air Force is seeking a Financial Management Analyst within the National Guard structure to plan, coordinate, and perform financial management tasks at the squadron and group levels. The role emphasizes budgeting, financial analysis, and administrative support to ensure policy compliance and readiness.

Key duties include monitoring GTC accounts, advising on funding and entitlements, and managing unit orders via AROWS, with audits and internal controls integral to day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Experience with budgeting, financial analysis, and financial management procedures.
• Ability to train others on financial management procedures and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and perform budgeting and financial analysis.
• Monitor Government Travel Card (GTC) accounts and ensure compliance.
• Manage unit orders and participate in AROWS documentation and validation.
• Perform audits and maintain internal controls to prevent waste and abuse.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

GTC compliance

Policy compliance

Administrative finance

Tools

AROWS

GTC system

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

National Guard position is for a FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST, Position Description Number T6379000 and is part of the ME HQ MEANG, National Guard.

Duties

The purpose of this position is to plan, coordinate, and perform financial management analysis, quality reviews, and administrative finance tasks at the squadron and group levels. Duties include budgeting, financial analysis, operational finance, and administrative support to ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and readiness requirements. The use of this position description is contingent upon the 6F0X1 CSS position being earned and authorized on the Unit Manning Document (UMD).
MAJOR DUTIES: 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. 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. 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 training (AT), 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. 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. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.