MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS SPECIALIST

Army National Guard Units

Sea Girt (NJ)

Remote

USD 73,000 - 95,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Sea Girt, NJ, seeks a Military & Family Readiness Specialist under the Title 5 National Guard employee framework. The role focuses on administering the Military & Family Readiness Program across the State, supporting service members and families, and coordinating with commands for readiness and retention.

The position entails independent advisory responsibilities, development of state-level programs, and training for Commanders and Family Readiness Liaisons, with

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required for GS-5 level positions across the standard.
Graduate level education may meet requirements for higher GS levels as described by the standard.
Certain positions may use selective factors when experience does not fully meet the job requirements.

Responsibilities

Serve as independent advisor to accomplish Military & Family Readiness Program objectives to maximize retention and readiness.
Develop, articulate, and implement the State-level Family Readiness Program, including family readiness and employment outreach.
Manage family assistance center operations and provide referrals across essential services (Crisis, Legal, Financial, TRICARE, EFAC, EFMP).
Train and support Commanders and Family Readiness Liaisons to support SFRGs; report to higher HQ for budgeting and program planning.

Skills

Advisory services

Needs assessment

Program administration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate education alternatives

Job description

Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

*This is a Title 5 National Guard Employee position description* This National Guard position is for a MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS SPECIALIST, Position Description Number T57014P1. The purpose of the position is to provide support in the administration of Military & Family Readiness Program (MFRP) services for the Army National Guard within the State Family Program.

Key Responsibilities

As a MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS SPECIALIST ,GS -0301-9, you will: Serve as fully independent advisor within geographical area of responsibility in accomplishing all objectives of the Military & Family Readiness Program (MFRP) for the Army National Guard to maximize retention and readiness.

Provide input to develop, articulate, and implement the Family Readiness Program at the State level, inclusive of family readiness, family assistance, employment outreach, volunteer training and management and improvement of quality of life and well-being of Service members and families. Conduct needs assessments to determine requirements.

Manages and operates family assistance center and provide assistance to commands within geographical area of responsibility in support of the MFRP.

Provides information resource referral and non‑medical administrative case management across all essential services; including but not limited to, Crisis, Legal, Financial, TRICARE, ID Cards/DEERS, Community Information and Outreach Services, Employment/Financial Literacy, Emergency Family Assistance Center (EFAC) and Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP).

Provide training and technical support to Commanders and Family Readiness Liaisons to support their Unit Family Readiness program and Soldier & Family Readiness Groups (SFRGs). Submit information to support development and budget forecasting to support the Soldier and Family Readiness Support Program to higher headquarters. Conducts staff assistance visits to units in the geographical area of responsibility to accomplish the objectives of the program.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

Undergraduate Education: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements for many positions covered by this standard.

Others have individual occupational requirements that specify that applicants must, in general, (1) have specific course work that meets the requirements for a major in a particular field(s), or (2) have at least 24 semester hours of course work in the field(s) identified. Course work in fields closely related to those specified may be accepted if it clearly provides applicants with the background of knowledge and skills necessary for successful job performance.

One year of full-time undergraduate study is defined as 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours. Superior Academic Achievement: The superior academic achievement provision is applicable to all occupations covered by this standard. See the "General Policies and Instructions" for specific guidance on applying the superior academic achievement provision.

Graduate Education: Education at the graduate level in an accredited college or university in the amounts shown in the table meets the requirements for positions at GS-9 through GS-11. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study.

If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. Part-time graduate education is creditable in accordance with its relationship to a year of full-time study at the school attended.

For certain positions covered by this standard, the work may be recognized as sufficiently technical or specialized that graduate study alone may not provide the knowledge and skills needed to perform the work. In such cases, agencies may use selective factors to screen out applicants without actual work experience.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $72737 – $94563/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.