Director Military Programs.

Obsolete Site; Fort Thomas (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Government agency in Kentucky seeks a senior leader to advise on policies, directives, and budgets for garrison operations. The role supervises a mix of administrative, professional, and technical staff and serves as a principal advisor to executive leadership on program execution and regulatory compliance.

The position is Installation Management Career Program aligned, with a probationary period and security clearance requirements. Some travel and federal benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience directing and managing military personnel readiness programs across a major command or installation.
• Advising senior military and civilian executives on strategic program execution and regulatory compliance.
• Developing organizational policies, long-range plans, and SOPs to improve readiness metrics.

Responsibilities

• Advise on implementation of policies and programs to the Garrison Commander (GC), Garrison Manager (GM), Deputy to the Garrison Commander (DGC), and Deputy Garrison Manager (DGM).
• Provide technical and administrative supervision of administrative, professional, and technical personnel engaged in directorate operations.
• Provide expert advice on policy, directives, and guidelines on a full range of matters pertinent to assigned functions.
• Responsible for the final review and recommendation on the Financial Program and Budget Plan for assigned programs.

Job description

• Advise on implementation of policies and programs to the Garrison Commander (GC), Garrison Manager (GM), Deputy to the Garrison Commander (DGC), and Deputy Garrison Manager (DGM).
• Provide technical and administrative supervision of administrative, professional, and technical personnel engaged in directorate operations.
• Provide expert advice on policy, directives, and guidelines on a full range of matters pertinent to assigned functions.
• Responsible for the final review and recommendation on the Financial Program and Budget Plan for assigned programs.

Duties

• Advise on implementation of policies and programs to the Garrison Commander (GC), Garrison Manager (GM), Deputy to the Garrison Commander (DGC), and Deputy Garrison Manager (DGM).
• Provide technical and administrative supervision of administrative, professional, and technical personnel engaged in directorate operations.
• Provide expert advice on policy, directives, and guidelines on a full range of matters pertinent to assigned functions.
• Responsible for the final review and recommendation on the Financial Program and Budget Plan for assigned programs.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• Position designated as "Mission Essential" to perform essential duties defined as critical and essential regardless of weather conditions, emergency situations, or general dismissal.
• Position designated as "Key" and may not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the agency or office to function effectively.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the OPM General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Directing and managing complex military personnel readiness, support, or transition programs (e.g., casualty operations, family readiness, transition assistance, or mobilization support) across a major military command, installation, or enterprise-level organization; 2) Serving as a principal advisor to senior military and civilian executives on strategic program execution, resource allocation, and regulatory compliance within military personnel administration; 3) Formulating and implementing organizational policies, long-range strategic plans, and standard operating procedures to optimize program efficiency and readiness metrics; and 4) Supervising or leading a diverse professional team (civilian, military, and/or contractor personnel), to include managing workloads, evaluating performance, and overseeing program budgets. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade, time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

NOTE: To support the Advancement requirement you MUST submit a copy of your latest non-award SF-50 that reflects your highest grade held on a permanent basis along with your application/resume package. Failure to do so may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a(n) Installation Management Career Program position aligned under the Installations Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.