JOE EDWARD HICKOX

1515 286TH ST E
ROY, WA 98580
Evening Phone: 253-843-0547
Day Phone: 253-230-4808
Email: joe.hickox@us.army.mil

Country of citizenship: United States of America

Veterans' Preference: 10-point preference based on a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent
or more
Contact Current Employer: Yes

AVAILABILITY Job Type: Permanent

Work Schedule: Full Time

DESIRED
LOCATIONS US-WA-Tacoma/Olympia

WORK EXPERIENCE Washington Army National Guard 12/2002 - Present

Grade Level: GS-09
Salary: $62,793 Per Year
Hours per week: 40

Program Analyst for the Washington Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention
Battalion and State Incentive Manager

Program Analyst Manages a 5 million dollar annual budget with expenditures ranging
from GSA leases, Government Contracts, Tele-Communication Equipment, Marketing
and Advertising and standard supply. Analyze and develop annual budget requirements,
utilizing multiple databases and programs to assure proper execution and forecast
expenditures. The Program Analyst position is charged with being the fiscal steward of
all RRC funding and has oversight of all purchases and contracts. Program Analysts are
required to attend numerous financial and fiscal law courses.

State Incentive Manager (IM) for the Washington Army National Guard.
Customer/soldier service is the hallmark of the position. Administer for the Selective
Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP) for the entire Washington Army National Guard.
Responsible for the tracking and timely submission to DFAS for all bonus payments and
ensures payment accuracy. Monitor the status of all bonus recipients and terminates
bonuses as required. IM acts as the subject matter expert for the state and assists
soldiers and unit administrators in all aspects of bonus submittal and solves payment
issues when necessary. Conducts training to the full time force in the different SRIP
programs and publishes guidance updating recruiting and retention personnel on current
policies and changes. Submit requests for student loan payments to Military Pay for
Soldiers participating in the Student Loan Repayment Program and ensure all payments
are made in the proper amount. Assists soldiers in applying and managing their Student
Loan repayment needs when necessary.
 Washington Army National Guard 12/1996 - 11/2002
Grade Level: GS-07
Salary: $39,032 Per Year
Hours per week: 40

MILITARY PERSONNEL STATUS TECHNICIAN

Maintained all information for planning, budgeting, and accounting for all monies the
Recruiting and Retention accounts. Reviewed and recommended actions for unliquidated
reviews, midyear, and annual budget submission. Maintained records and accounts for
all transactions, orders, and travel incurred in those accounts. Prepared and signed all
miscellaneous obligation documents, transmittal letters, fiscal commitments, and other
budget/account documents as needed. Reviewed the financial status plan daily and
identified allotment/AFP shortfalls to the Program Director. Managed the Washington
Army National Guard Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Programs.

EDUCATION Central Texas College

Killeen, TX
Associate Degree - 8/2008
63 Semester Hours
Major: Applied Technology

Thomas Jefferson High School

Kent, WA
High School Diploma – 6/1978

LANGUAGES English
Spoken: Advanced
Written: Advanced
Read: Advanced

REFERENCES CPT JOHNATHAN WALKER WASHINGTON ARMY Budget Officer

NATIONAL GUARD
Phone Number: 253-512-8074
Email Address: johnny.earl.walker@ng.army.mil
Reference Type: Professional

MAJ KRISTIN DERDA WASHINGTON ARMY Executive Officer

NATIONAL GUARD
Phone Number: 253-512-8927
Email Address: kristin.l.derda@ng.army.mil
Reference Type: Professional

LTC Jeffrey Sabatine WASHINGTON ARMY Recruiting And Retention

NATIONAL GUARD Manager
Phone Number: 253-512-8328
Email Address:
Reference Type: Professional

ADDITIONAL Awarded the Bronze Star for service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom as well as 2
INFORMATION Army Commendation Medals and 2 Army Achievement Medals for service in the
Washington Army National Guard.