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Justus McQueen

Columbia,SC

Summary

Military with a Secret Security Clearance and twelve years of proven experience in the United States Army. Accomplished measurable results while leading teams of ten in a dynamic, fast - paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in Finance and accounting derived from conducting domestic and global operations in Columbia, S.C. with the Department of Defense. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property, and equipment valued over seven million annually while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Possess extensive knowledge in government SAPs and wide range of accounting to leverage my abilities.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Federal Budget Analyst

Department Of Defense Army
10.2023 - Current
  • Provides budget management assistance to various departments; collaborates with faculty and staff budget managers in developing their budget requests.
  • Provides reports, interprets and develops budgetary policies, practices, and procedures to maintain and improve financial management operations.
  • Allocate funds throughout the directorate by analyzing monthly program expenses trends and works with management teams to analyze and execute Annual Spend Plan allocations.
  • Work with USPFO and Program Director to create and update summary level management reports providing analysis of trends and changes
  • Use Power BI tool to interpret data of the different programs spending utilization to senior staff and program director.
  • Implementing the Data Analytics Lifecycle and establishing different SOPs for managing funds, analyzing data within SAP systems to ensure cohesiveness within working different procedures.

Budget Analyst/ Financial Manager NCO

Army National Guard SC
07.2011 - Current

•Debt Management Monitor (DMM), Finance Defense Travel Administrator (FDTA) and Pay Liaison; responsible for
the aiding, tracking and recovery of funds concerning DUE U.S. overpayment and collection actions.
•Responsible for administration of Defense Travel System (DTS) lines of accounting (LOA), budgets, and for overall administration of DTS.
•Provides help desk support DTS travelers in the command and down trace units.
•Coordinates training for Unit Administrator and assist units with pay issues.
•Performs duties specific to the following financial.
management processes: budgeting, disbursing, and accounting for government funds; payment for travel and
commercial vendor service.
•Analyze multi-year spend plans to ensure overhead
expenses remained within parameters and
government cost control guidelines.

State Resilience Budget Coordinator

Army National Guard SC
12.2019 - 10.2023

•Analyzed monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.
•Examined budget estimates for completeness, accuracy and conformance with procedures and regulations.
•Compiled and analyzed accounting records and other data to determine financial resources required to implement program.
•Performed cost-benefit analyses to compare operating programs, review financial requests and explored alternative financing methods.
•Managed military personnel funds, organizing Service Member's training, and coordinating training slots in ATRRS to send soldiers to Master Resilience Training.
•Provided oversight for all training and reporting requirements regarding the Master Resiliency Program.
•Oversaw data reports to ensure accuracy during briefings for Army Unit Status Report with the Chief of Staff.

Federal Accountant GS-08

Department Of Defense Army
04.2017 - 11.2019

•Provided analysis, validation, processed, and corrected financial transactions and discrepancies involving the full range of accounting services.

•Managed purchase orders, contracts, travel authorizations, government transportation
requests, and other source documents and assures they are obligated against the proper
appropriated and non-appropriated funds.
•Reviewed documents for coding accuracy and ensures accurate and timely entry into the online
accounting system.
•Prepared, reconciled, and ensured funds are available for obligation accruals, adjusts accruals in the month and quarter in which the obligation is incurred and ensures accurate entry into automated accounting system.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Data Analytics

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
12.2025

Skills

Budgetary Reviews
Financial Solution Recommendation
Financial Records
Expense Monitoring
Budget Forecasting
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
GAAP Understanding
Monthly Reporting
Balance Reconciliations
ERP Understanding
Preparing Budgets
Fiscal Law Understanding
Audit Risk Management

  • Structured Query Language (SQL)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Data analysis

Certification

D.O.D. Financial Management Level 1

Timeline

Federal Budget Analyst

Department Of Defense Army
10.2023 - Current

State Resilience Budget Coordinator

Army National Guard SC
12.2019 - 10.2023

Federal Accountant GS-08

Department Of Defense Army
04.2017 - 11.2019

Budget Analyst/ Financial Manager NCO

Army National Guard SC
07.2011 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Data Analytics

Western Governors University
Justus McQueen