THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY FINANCIAL SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5125P01 and is part of the IL USPFO, National Guard.
As a SUPERVISORY FINANCIAL SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), GS-0501-12, you will serve as a supervisor (Branch Chief) with technical and administrative supervisory responsibilities to include the oversight of subordinate staff performing work related to a wide spectrum of pay operations (Military Pay, Civilian Pay, Accounts Payable and Travel Pay).
Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO objectives. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques.
Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Recognizes and takes action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates.
Applies EEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination. Develops policies, coordinates, and performs all military pay functions for organizations at all levels of serviced installations.
Develops an effective implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all areas of responsibility; and ensures that training needs are planned and implemented on a timely basis to meet constantly changing policy and procedures. Provides expert interpretation on DoD and DFAS regulatory and administrative guidelines in accordance with generally accepted principles relating to wide spectrum pay operations previously mentioned.
Confers and resolves all problem areas related to the branch's administrative and functional responsibilities in relation to DCPS and its related accounting interfaces. Ensures the accurate processing of payroll, debts, and miscellaneous entitlements, while applying quality assurances techniques.
Develops recommendations for actions under uncertain conditions and short and rapidly changing program deadlines, facilitates the resolution of controversial payroll problems for the serviced State USPFO customers, and helps ensure proper interfaces with appropriate DoD and other financial systems.
Conducts analysis to determine the effectiveness of operations, compliance with established policies and procedures, reliability of transactions and validity of supporting documentation.
You must meet the following educational requirements to qualify for this position: an undergraduate or graduate education 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 OFFICIAL transcripts to support your Educational claims.
lauralee.e.smith.civ@army.mil · (217) 761-3544
This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.
The posted pay range is $89508 – $116362/yr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2027-10-21.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-22 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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