William "Bill" Sander ˳˚˳

About

Recently completed my Bachelor of Science in Integrative Studies with a focus on Management, Business Administration and Mass Communications at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Magna Cum Laude in December 2022. I completed my Associate's Degree in Accounting in Fall 2021 at Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC). I am a non-traditional student, having served 22 years of Active Duty U.S. Air Force and 8+ years employment of the US Government, afterward. I had other focuses while on active duty and fell short of completing my Associate's Degree in Accounting from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF).

Education

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

business administration

2020 – 2022
Southwestern Illinois College

accounting

2017 – 2021
Martinsburg College

Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification

2009 – 2010
Community College of the Air Force

accounting

1991 – 2013

Honors and awards

The Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award

an honor due to members of the Masonic Lodge who act as role models and provide dedicated service to the young men in the BSA.
Tennessee Colonel Aide de Camp

awarded for outstanding achievement at the request of a member of the Tennessee General Assembly. It is given by the governor to individuals who have served the state in an exemplary manner.
Nebraska Admiral

Nebraska's highest honor, and an honorary title bestowed upon individuals by approval of the Governor of Nebraska
NRA Distinguished Expert Marksman

Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification programs highest award for marksmanship
SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society

SALUTE is the only national honor society in the nation recognizing and honoring the service and the scholastic achievements of this generation’s greatest veterans.
National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)

an organization that provides a life-changing leadership program that helps students achieve personal growth, career success, and empowers them to have a positive impact in their communities.
Scouts BSA Wood Badge

an advanced, national leadership course open only to Scouting volunteers and professionals.
Powder Horn

a hands-on resource management course designed to give you the contacts and tools necessary to conduct an awesome high-adventure program in your troop, team, crew, or ship.

Goals and interests

Career goal: I am currently employed by the U.S. Government.
Graduate school interests: I would like to continue with SIUE in Master of Science in Business Administration or Public Administration.
Outside the classroom: My hobbies circle around my family of my darling wife, 4 children, 3 grandchildren, 2 Shih Tzu puppies that resemble Ewoks, social networking, Fortnite, and finding things to watch on the popular streaming services. When able, my family are all thrill and rollercoaster junkies. Which usually entails Six Flags, Silver Dollar City, and an occasional visit to Orlando for Universal Studios and/or Disney.

Experience

Financial Analyst

I directly support the NGA mission strategies by completing all tasks related to processing assigned financial transactions within required timeframes in accordance with regulations, NGA policy, and office requirements for Permanent Duty Travel (PDT} ; processing vouchers in the Integrated Automated Travel System (IATS}, entering obligations and voucher payments in GEO-F, the General Accounting & Finance System (GAFS}, and Financial Support Document Management (FSDM}; as well as using 3 spreadsheets to track orders, vouchers, and Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA} Vouchers; plus managing individual PDT Case Management Folders maintained on each PCS Order- ensuring each document and payment is reviewed for accuracy, processed as required by regulatory guidance, and with adequate supporting documentation. Furthermore, I am responsible for the training of team mates to ensure continuity of operations. I collaborate with DFAS Joint Duty Accounting Center (JDAC} on disbursing business. In direct support of NGA GEOINT mission, I champion Customer Service by collaborating with NGA employees and affiliates on proper submission of vouchers, assisting with travel-related questions, and ensuring travelers are in compliance with travel regulations and NGA policy; providing a lifeline to 250+ relocating employees annually. I constantly engage to further recognize, value, build, and leverage organizationally appropriate diverse collaborative networks of customers across the Defense Intelligence Components and the IC. Utilizing predominately email, "Jabber", open and secure phone conversation to provide top notch customer service. Furthermore, I ensure all team mates are trained on critical functions for continuity of operations.

May 2017 – Present
Budget Analyst

Providing quality program analysis, accounting liaison, and funds control at the Squadron and Group Level. Also performs program management for the Government Purchase Card (GPC), Government Travel Card (GTC); also serving as the primary Approving Official for these as well as the Defense Travel System (DTS). In direct support of five flights that performs assembly, inspection and maintenance of strategic weapons, precision-guided munitions and release assemblies to meet nuclear and conventional B-2 missions in support of Air Force Global Strike Command tasking's and U.S. Strategic Command Single Integrated Operational Plan commitments. Matrix Financial Program Manager providing quality analysis of $10M+ operating budget for the B-2's Munitions Squadron and collateral over watch of the Maintenance Group budget and resources; supporting 2K+ Active Duty Air Force Maintainers, 200 Employees, and 150 contractors. I also collaborated with Contracting, Financial Services, Financial Analysis, Civil Engineering. Bio-Environmental, Medical Logistics, Communications, and Security Forces for various programs and projects. All funding matters for Supplies, Equipment, TDY, and facilities were vetted through me. As a Subject Matter Expert in GPC, GTCC and DTS; I assist Contracting and Financial Management in Training, Staff Assistance Visits (SAV's) for their subordinate units.

Sep 2014 – Apr 2017
Financial Management Technician

Served as the Terminal Area Security Officer (TASO), Information Assurance Officer (IAO) and Lead Defense Travel Administrator (LDTA) for the 131st Bomb Wing Comptroller Flight. Also determined appropriate pay, allowances, and entitlements resulting from multiple military and civilian statuses, to include: Title 10 Active Duty; Title 32 Inactive Duty for Training, Annual Training, Active Duty for Training, Active Guard and Reserve, and Active Duty for Operational Support (ADOS). Executes unique and special pay and entitlement actions in order to provide the appropriate entitlements, such as Base Pay, Basic Allowance, Housing, Basic Allowance, Hazardous Duty Pay, Hostile Fire Pay, Combat Zone Tax Exclusion, Special Duty Assignment Pay. Student Loan Repayment Program, Incentive Pay, Invitational Travel Authorization, Jury Duty, Child Support, Wage Garnishments, Allotments, Su1Vivor Benefits, and other monetary incentives. Only Federal Civilian Employee supporting 1, 100 Missouri Air National Guardsmen with sound financial systems, civilian payroll for 300+ Technicians, and DTS Approving Official for Unit Training Assemblies, Title 10 Active Duty, Title 32 Inactive Duty for Training, Annual Training, Active Duty for Training, Active Guard and Reserve, and Active Duty for Operational Support (ADOS) totaling $3.4M; In direct support of the Missouri Air National Guard State Headquarters, Jefferson City, MO; 131st Bomb Wing, Whiteman AFB, MO; Detachment 1 - Cannon Gunnery Range, Laquay, MO; and 157th Air Operations Group, 239th Combat Communications Squadron, 231st Civil Engineering Flight, and 131st Bomb Wing Support units located at Jefferson Barracks, Lemay, MO.

Oct 2013 – Sep 2014
Superintendent & Unit Deployment Manager (MSgt/E-7)

Providing strategic level leadership and guidance to leadership on matters concerning policy, production, and morale. All Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Travel Pay, Military Pay, and Disbursing Operations; having worked with the Defense Travel System (DTS), Defense Joint Military Pay System (DJMS), Reserve Travel System (RTS), Leaveweb, mypay TASO tool, Automated Disbursing System (ADS}, and Financial Management Workflow (FMWF} in support of the 509th Bomb Wing and 442nd Fighter Wing (Reserve) at Whiteman AFB and five Geographically separated units: 133rd Airlift Wing (Minnesota Air National Guard) Minneapolis, MN; 139 Airlift Wing (Missouri Air National Guard} St Joseph, MO; Air Force Element - Army Command and General Staff College, Ft. Leavenworth, KS; Air Force ROTC-Del 280, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS; and Air Force ROTC-De! 440, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. Also served as the Unit Deployment Manager for Comptroller and Wing Staff Agencies. Superintendent for 509 Bomb Wing Staff Agencies and Comptroller Squadron, providing strategic level leadership and guidance to leadership on matters concerning policy, production, and morale for 137 Active Duty Air Force, 36 Civilian, and 5 Contract Employees. Provided funds control oversight for $9M in O&M Funds. Furthermore, I ensured the Public Affairs, Chaplains, Safety, Staff Judge Advocate, Plan and Programs, Protocol, Comptroller, and Wing Leadership were current and ready for deployment and special tasking to meet nuclear and conventional B-2 missions in support of Air Force Global Strike Command tasking's and U.S. Strategic Command Single Integrated Operational Plan commitments.

May 2012 – Oct 2013
Superintendent of Financial Management and Contracting (MSgt/E-7)

Providing strategic level leadership and guidance to leadership on matters concerning policy, production, and morale. While in Izmir, filled in as Contracting Element's Superintendent due to a manning shortfall; assisting in supervision and Oversight for military construction, commodities and service contracts, and installation level Government Purchase Card (GPC) program management. Also served as Assistant Superintendent to the entire Military Installation/Community advising the Air Base Squadron Commander and NATO CC AIR Component Commander on base infrastructure as well as a key member of the Non-Appropriated Funds Committee. The 425th ABS performs as administrative agent and provides mission support for the NATO Allied Land Command Headquarters, Izmir as well as six other associate units operating in Izmir Turkey. Administers the annual $1 million 9igli AB Loan Agreement between the United States and Turkey. Senior Enlisted Leader for the Izmir Military Community, maintaining operations in three separate facilities at c;:igli AB, downtown Izmir, and Sirinyer Turkish Army Garrison in Busa. Led and collaborated with 210 Active Duty, 100 Turkish Employees, and 220 Contractors; culminating in an $BM annual O&M Budget. I personally led as the Superintendent of the Financial Management and Contracting directorates, overseeing military construction, commodities and service contracts, and installation level Government Purchase Card (GPC) program management. Provided direct support to the NATO CC AIR Component while forward deployed during Operation Odyssey Dawn and Operation Unified Protector.

Feb 2011 – May 2012
Superintendent and Unit Deployment Manager (MSgt/E-7)

Providing strategic level leadership and guidance to leadership on matters concerning policy, production, and morale. All Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Travel Pay, Military Pay, and Disbursing Operations; having worked with the Defense Travel System (DTS), Defense Joint Military Pay System (DJMS}, Reserve Travel System (RTS), Leaveweb, mypay TASO tool, Automated Disbursing System (ADS), and Financial Management Workflow (FMWF) in support of the 509th Bomb Wing and 442nd Fighter Wing (Reserve} at Whiteman AFB and five Geographically separated units: 133rd Airlift Wing (Minnesota Air National Guard) Minneapolis, MN; 139 Airlift Wing (Missouri Air National Guard) St Joseph, MO; Air Force Element - Army Command and General Staff College, Ft. Leavenworth, KS; Air Force ROTC-Del 280, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS; and Air Force ROTC-Del 440, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. Also served as the Unit Deployment Manager for Comptroller and Wing Staff Agencies. Superintendent for 509 Bomb Wing Staff Agencies and Comptroller Squadron, providing strategic level leadership and guidance to leadership on matters concerning policy, production, and morale for 137 Active Duty Air Force, 36 Civilian, and 5 Contract Employees. Provided funds control oversight for $9M in O&M Funds. Furthermore, I ensured the Public Affairs, Chaplains, Safety, Staff Judge Advocate, Plan and Programs, Protocol, Comptroller, and Wing Leadership were current and ready for deployment and special tasking to meet nuclear and conventional 8-2 missions in support of Air Force Global Strike Command tasking's and U.S. Strategic Command Single Integrated Operational Plan commitments.

Aug 2010 – Feb 2011
Disbursing Agent/Asst. Superintendent (MSgtlE-7)

Managed the largest Air Force disbursing operations ($4M in transactions per month) in U.S. Air Force Central Command as the Disbursing Agent and Banking Liaison Officer. Oversaw cashier operations which consisted of accommodation exchanges of foreign currency and made deposits to the uniformed seivices savings deposit program and check cashing services. As well as disbursed foreign currency and U.S. dollars to local vendors for supplies and services. Also managed the Federal Reserve Bank's Eagle Cash Program by maintaining the seven kiosks on the base, uploading daily files and troubleshooting problems. Also was the focal point for all base agencies for deposits, money advances, and returns to include: Army Air Force Exchange Service, post office, force support, traffic management office, contracting and the operations group. Led the largest disbursing operation in U.S. Air Force Central Command during Operation Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and Combat Support going forward to Forward Operating Bases in Afghanistan, Africa, Iraq, Kuwait, and Oman. Personally handled over $20M in a 5 month period, performing weekly missions to the local bank to purchase Qatari Dinar for accommodation exchanges and vendor payments. Collaborated with US Central Command disbursing counterparts for currency delivery at Forward Operating Bases to maintain Cash Management throughout US Central Command. Literally all of the currency flowing through Al Udeid AB came through me. Supervising a team of 6 cashiers.

Feb 2010 – Jul 2010
Superintendent/First Sergeant/Unit Deployment Manager (MSgt!E-7)

Providing strategic level leadership and guidance to leadership on matters concerning policy, production, discipline, and morale. All Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Travel Pay, Military Pay, and Disbursing Operations; having worked with the Defense Travel System (DTS), Defense Joint Military Pay System (DJMS), Reserve Travel System (RTS), Leaveweb, mypay TASO tool, Automated Disbursing System (ADS), and Financial Management Workflow (FMWF) in support of the 509th Bomb Wing and 442nd Fighter Wing (Reserve) at Whiteman AFB and five Geographically separated units: 133rd Airlift Wing (Minnesota Air National Guard) Minneapolis, MN; 139 Airlift Wing (Missouri Air National Guard) St Joseph, MO; Air Force Element -Army Command and General Staff College, Ft. Leavenworth, KS; Air Force ROTC-Del 280, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS; and Air Force ROTC Det 440, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO. Also served as the Unit Deployment Manager for Comptroller and Wing Staff Agencies. Superintendent for 509 Bomb Wing Staff Agencies and Comptroller Squadron, providing strategic level leadership and guidance to leadership on matters concerning policy, production, and morale for 139 Active Duty Air Force, 66 Civilian, and 18 Contract Employees. Provided funds control oversight for $9M in O&M Funds. Furthermore, I ensured the Public Affairs, Chaplains, Safety, Staff Judge Advocate, Plan and Programs, Protocol, Comptroller, and Wing Leadership were current and ready for deployment and special tasking to meet nuclear and conventional B-2 missions in support of Air Force Global Strike Command tasking's and U.S. Strategic Command Single Integrated Operational Plan commitments.

Dec 2008 – Feb 2010
Support Flight Chief & Financial Manager (MSgt/E-7)

Providing program analysis, accounting liaison, and funds control for the units $3M annual budget. Also supported cradle to grave military pay and travel support to include program management for the Government Purchase Card (GPC), Government Travel Card (GTC); also serving as the primary Approving Official for these as well as the Defense Travel System (DTS). Also assisted Marketing and logistics functions with vehicle, equipment and demonstration platforms repositioning's for recruiting activities of nine enlisted accession flights and the officer accessions flight with approximately 89 active-duty and 12 civilian personnel covering a 370,000 square-mile area that includes Nebraska, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Support Flight (Division) Chief and Matrix Financial Program Manager providing quality analysis of $3M+ operating budget in direct support of recruiting and marketing for 89 Recruiters encompassing a 370,000 square-mile area in 6 states. I was their financial lifeline! Marketing, Supplies, Travel, Vehicles, Computers, Cell Phones, Office Automation - EVERYTHING! As the Flight Chief for Support, I supervised 12 active duty NCO's in four career fields (Personnel, Logistics, Administrative, and Information Technology); directly assisting with marketing and logistics functions with vehicle, equipment and demonstration platforms repositioning's and working over 28 Air Shows in a 3 year period. Ombudsman for the 9 Civilian Secretaries as well.

Aug 2005 – Nov 2008
NCOIC, Customer Service & Support I NCOIC, Base Honor Guard (TSgt/E-6)

Led Customer Service & Support sections to include Civilian Pay, Travel Pay, Military Pay, and Disbursing Operations. Directly responsible for processing/entering travel order, advances, and vouchers; entering Time Cards and making corrections to Employee's Time and Attendance; performing pay inquiries; processing changes to pay; providing customer service and support; processing accessions, computing final pays for separations and retirements; and disbursing death gratuities. Also was the program manager for the Base-Wide Government Travel Card (GTC) Program and Lead Administrator for the Defense Travel System (DTS). Proficient in the Defense Travel System (DTS), Defense Joint Military Pay System (DJMS), Reserve Travel System (RTS), Leaveweb, mypay TASO tool, Automated Disbursing System (ADS), and Defense Civilian Payroll System (DCPS) for 58 Military and 351 Civil Servant Employees on Complex and at 3 Geographically separated units. Branch Chief for employee pay focal point for military and civilian payroll, travel, GTCC, DTS, and disbursing functions totaling $30.4M annually and supervising 2 Active Duty and 2 Employees; in support of 58 Military and 351 Civil Servant Employees on Complex and at 3 Geographically separated units (Redstone Army Arsenal, Huntsville, AL; White Oak, Silver Spring, MD; and Moffett Field, CA). Also led the Base Honor Guard Program by performing colors details on Complex and in the local community as well as performing funeral honors in the local area on behalf of the Robins AFB, GA Honor Guard.

Sep 2001 – Aug 2005
Financial Program Analyst (SSgt/E-5)

Lead Financial Program Analysis for Special Programs to include: Air Force Elements, Armed Forces Entertainment, USAF Honor Guard, Child Development, Joint Chiefs of Staff Exercise Program, Contingency Operations, APO Mail, Joint Communications Support Element, Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute, Small Business Administration, and other Direct Reporting and Field Operating Units. Worked hand-in-Hand with SAF and HAF Program Element Managers and field units. Employed GAFS, IAPS, SBSS, and the Commanders Resource Integration System (CRIS) providing program analysis, accounting liaison, and funds control to Bolling AFB, DC; Air Force District of Washington (AFDW), HQ USAF, OSD, and JS level at the Pentagon. Managed Joint Duty and Special Programs for Headquarters Air Force culminating in funds control well over $1.4B O&M, annually. As the lead (non-supervisory) Financial Program Analyst, I worked hand-inhand with the HQ USAF, OSD, and Joint Staff level Program Element Managers for Defense Attache, International Affairs, Air Force Elements, Armed Forces Entertainment, USAF Honor Guard, Child Development, Joint Chiefs of Staff Exercise Program, Contingency Operations, APO Mail, Joint Communications Support Element, Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute, Small Business Administration, and other Direct Reporting and Field Operating Units throughout the world.

Aug 1997 – Aug 2001
Financial Management Journeyman (SrA/E-4)

Served as a Financial Management Journeyman for 3 bases, with 1 year experience in Accounts Receivables and 6 in Accounts Payable. In Receivables I worked with SBSS and the General Accounting & Finance System (GAFS) at lncirlik AB, Turkey processing customer orders, submitting SF1080 bills, and receiving payments for supplies and services provided to both internal and external customers. In Payables, performing quality examiner actions and processing /entering Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests & Acceptances (MIPR), Contracts, Invoices, and Receiving Reports into the Integrated Accounts Payable System (IAPS) and monitoring the IAPS to Standard Base Supply System (SBSS), Paying & Collecting, and Merged Accountability & Funds Reporting (MAFR) interfaces in support. My first 6 years in the US Air Force, learning my trade craft as a journeyman; culminating in three assignments (Whiteman AFB, MO; Osan AB, South Korea; and lncirlik AB, Turkey). During this period I became proficient in Vendor Pay/Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accountability, Cashiering, and Terminal Area Security. While at lncirlik AB, I participated in Operation Provide Comfort and Operation Northern Watch Combined Task Force(s); where I directly collaborated with British, French, and Turkish Counterparts.

Aug 1991 – Aug 1997

Volunteering

25 Year volunteer culminating in serving at the Region, Wing, Group, and Squadron levels of Command and support. Also, rated in Emergency Services as Incident Commander - Level 1, Master Aircrew & Observer qualifications, Ground Team Leader, and Flight Line Supervisor, until my retirement in 2018.

Civil Air Patrol

Jun 1992 – Apr 2018
Starting as a Webelos Scout in 1983, I have served at the Cub Scout Pack, Aviation Explorer, Military Explorer, Venturing Crew, Wood Badge, District Round Table, Council, and Regional staff levels. I am currently the Cahokia Mounds District Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner.

Boy Scouts of America

Aug 1983 – Aug 2025

Languages

English (US) Fluent
German Beginner
Turkish Beginner
Korean Beginner

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About

Education

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Southwestern Illinois College

Martinsburg College

Community College of the Air Force

Honors and awards

The Daniel Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award

Tennessee Colonel Aide de Camp

Nebraska Admiral

NRA Distinguished Expert Marksman

SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society

National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS)

Scouts BSA Wood Badge

Powder Horn

Goals and interests

Experience

Financial Analyst

Budget Analyst

Financial Management Technician

Superintendent & Unit Deployment Manager (MSgt/E-7)

Superintendent of Financial Management and Contracting (MSgt/E-7)

Superintendent and Unit Deployment Manager (MSgt/E-7)

Disbursing Agent/Asst. Superintendent (MSgtlE-7)

Superintendent/First Sergeant/Unit Deployment Manager (MSgt!E-7)

Support Flight Chief & Financial Manager (MSgt/E-7)

NCOIC, Customer Service & Support I NCOIC, Base Honor Guard (TSgt/E-6)

Financial Program Analyst (SSgt/E-5)

Financial Management Journeyman (SrA/E-4)

Volunteering

25 Year volunteer culminating in serving at the Region, Wing, Group, and Squadron levels of Command and support. Also, rated in Emergency Services as Incident Commander - Level 1, Master Aircrew & Observer qualifications, Ground Team Leader, and Flight Line Supervisor, until my retirement in 2018.

Starting as a Webelos Scout in 1983, I have served at the Cub Scout Pack, Aviation Explorer, Military Explorer, Venturing Crew, Wood Badge, District Round Table, Council, and Regional staff levels. I am currently the Cahokia Mounds District Cub Scout Roundtable Commissioner.

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