Fraud Analyst Jobs in Springfield, MA (NOW HIRING)

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 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. (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 www.sss.gov. * 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 reports and presentation formats. The applicant's educational degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience. OR Education: Must possess a Master's or equivalent Graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. 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. OR Combination: A combination of Specialized Experience and Education as described above. Only graduate education in excess of 1 full year of graduate level education may be used when combining education and experience to meet the total qualification requirements. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE : Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of months/years. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE : Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 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 ( ). To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine. 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