BUSINESS MANAGER

ANNOUNCING AN OPPORTUNITY TO

BECOME A PART OF THE MWR TEAM

POSITION:  BUSINESS MANAGER

SERIES/GRADE:  NF-1101-04

SALARY:  $27.00 – $31.00 PER HR

                                                           

ANNOUNCEMENT #: GP-22-33190                                                  

OPENING DATE:  28 JAN 2022                                                        NO RELOCATION      

1ST CUT OFF:  14 MAR 2022                                                             CLOSING DATE:  OPEN UNTIL FILLED                                                                                                                                   

EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY:  Regular Full Time, 35-40 hours per week, with benefits.

                                                                                                           

LOCATION:   MWR ADMINISTRATION, Morale Welfare and Recreation Department, Community Activities Division, Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, Mississippi.

 

AREA OF CONSIDERATION:  Open to the Public.

 

HOW TO APPLY:  https://www.usajobs.gov/job/639793500?t=1646075777287

 

PURPOSE:   This position has the responsibility for assisting the NAF programs in leadership, direction, management, productivity and cost effectiveness of MWR Programs.

 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Applies financial oversight for NAF funds, civilian welfare funds, installation private oganizations, NAF Government Purchase Card (GPC) Program, Unit Funds, Fleet fuel card, Grant program, fixed assets, resale inventories and NAF certification of availability of funds for NAF expenditures Serves as an auditor and or approving official for Government Purchase Card (GPC) transactions. Uses required/applicable automation software and hardware to perform analytical, technical, and administrative tasks Conducts cost and economic analysis, efficiency studies, and organization functional analysis.  Provides technical guidance and administrative oversight over professional, employees utilizing direct and/or indirect supervision.

Assists managers in the development and completion of business plans, financial reports, grants and financial data calls.  Assists managers in coping with ever increasing demands for quantity, quality, and complexity of services in the face of diminishing resources.  Provides input to managers within the NAF program on employee performance and conduct as it relates to financial matters.  Conducts ongoing informational briefs and training instruction for employees on financial regulations, policies and procedures as required.  Provides advice and guidance to program and facility managers on interpretation of financial management regulation. Ensures compliance with all regulatory guidance for the use of appropriated and non-appropriated funds.  Develops and monitors quality control procedures for all NAF operations, monitors both revenues and expenditures, inventory ceilings, costs of goods sold, labor, and net income percentages.  Formulates and maintains a system of internal management controls. Establishes policies, plans, procedures, reviews and audits to ensure compliance with established controls.  Serves as the installation NAF coordinator for the Management Internal Control (MIC) programs.  Coordinates annual inventories for all operations.  Ensures NAF operating fiscal budgets are fully synchronized and balanced according to fund sources.  Executes, monitors, coordinates, and provides oversight to the operating and reimbursable budget programs.

Gathers, verifies and consolidates a variety of budget/financial data to be used in the formulation of spreadsheets and presentations.  Researches, verifies, and revises budget/program data, as required, for correct budget/program submission and execution.  Prepares written funding justifications, consolidates budget requests, requests additional funds, and monitors expenditures against obligations.  Conducts and presents financial and budget related briefs.  Evaluates financial statements and prepares recurring financial reports and presentation to the fund manager and the regional business office.  Serves as a liaison between the Regional Business Office and the installation as it pertains to all financial matters.  Assigns work, defines priorities, selects and recommends applicants for hire, evaluates performance, recommends pay adjustments/awards, provides or recommends training, approves and/or disapproves leave requests, initiates corrective actions, and recommends formal corrective/disciplinary actions as warranted for all employees under the business manager’s oversight.  Fully supports equal employment opportunity initiatives and ensures employees are respected, valued and free from harassment.  Promotes a positive command climate through personal example by providing an environment in which all personnel can perform to their maximum ability, unimpeded. May assumes the duties of the senior leaders within the department in his or her absence.

Provides advice, guidance and recommendation to NAF Program Directors.  Works with the Program Directors on changes and revisions to instructions and policy directives and provides interpretation of existing policies as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

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. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. 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.

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  Executive Personal Financial Disclosure is required.

Position is a non-critical, sensitive, supervisory position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII. Position requires eligibility for a secret clearance. An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86. Knowledge of Financial Management concepts, principles, and processes (budgeting, internal / management controls, cost benefit analysis, statistical analysis, price and rate setting, productivity improvement, performance effectiveness, benchmarking, standards / metrics, etc.) and the ability to perform the duties described above using the theories, principles, practices, and techniques of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).  Applies generally accepted management principles and practices; audits, reviews, and evaluates financial documents and programs through use of office automation applications (spreadsheets, word processing, graphics, databases, and communications) in order to maintain detailed records sufficient for external audits and to organize and document processes.  Practical experience in major accounting disciplines such as but not limited to A/R, A/P, payroll, income auditing, balance sheet reconciliations, and inventory management along with documented experience that must demonstrate the ability to supervise and mentor employees.  Extensive knowledge of FFR mission, vision, functions in order to understand FFR organizational structure and relationships to develop a thorough understanding of the FFR program Director’s philosophies, priorities, preferences, and objectives to support numerous management programs.  Ability to assess, coordinate, evaluate, and integrate the work of others into single products through effective group relationships and interpersonal skills. Ability to deal with a variety of people in structured and unstructured situations to define, develop, discuss, and coordinate difficult problems, tactfully and with much flexibility.  Skill in written and oral communication to provide information papers, documentation of analysis, reports, and correspondence, and to participate in briefings, conferences, and operational meetings.

 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY: 

•Resume

 

•Include name and contact information for at least three (3) professional references in your resume

 

•Proof of education (transcripts/copy of degree/high school diploma), if applicable to position requirements.

 

•Proof of certification, if applicable to position requirements.

 

•If you are a current federal employee, submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50.

 

•If you are a current federal employee, submit your last three evaluations.

Veteran’s Preference/Gold Star Veteran's Preference: Qualifying military veterans, and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified. Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates. To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST: Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy); AND Submit completed SF15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND Submit any other supporting documentation (disability, official statements, proof of service, etc). To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST:  Submit completed SF-15 from the Veterans Administration (VA); AND Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc).

 

SPOUSAL PREFERENCE: The time period of eligibility for spousal preference begins 30 days before the military member's reporting date at a new duty station outside of the current duty station's commuting area and applies without time restriction except that spouses seeking preference with less than six months’ time remaining in the area may be non-selected. Spousal Preference forms are located in the lobby at the MWR Admin. Bldg. 352 or on the website. You MUST attach spouse’s orders. You MUST be referenced (family) on the orders.  If you are not referenced by name on the order, you MUST provide a copy of your marriage certificate.

 

Dept of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or any other non-merit factors.

 

As a condition of employment, selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds transfer within the first 60days of employment. This is a DoD standard method of payment of personnel.  Employees will be subject to administrative action for failure to enroll unless a waiver has been obtained.