Military Funeral Honors Senior Program Specialist (Operations Coordinator) - ISTS

State-of-Missour; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri National Guard seeks a program director to oversee the Missouri Military Funeral Honors Program (MMFHP) across the area. You will coordinate support to veterans and service members, develop policies and SOPs, and ensure compliance with state and federal laws in the execution of funeral honors.

Located in Jefferson City, MO, this role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders including CAC, funeral homes, and honor guards.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of office organization and management.
• Possess and maintain a current Missouri Driver’s License.
• Ability to manage a team and maintain a military atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all Funeral Honors are provided to Veterans and Service Members in accordance with state and federal law.
• Coordinates with the Regional Casualty Assistance Center (CAC), Funeral Home, Honor Guard, and supporting military units to ensure all requests for MFH are supported.
• Coordinates on a regional basis the fulfillment of military members to support requests for MFH ceremonies for deceased veterans.
• As required, coordinate Veteran Service Organization (VSO) support in the absence of the Area Coordinator.
• Ensures all Honor Guard members are in compliance with AR670-1 (Uniforms and Insignia), FM 21-20 (Physical Fitness Standard, and all other applicable regulations policies governing the Honor Guard program.

Skills

Military structure

Office organization

Team management

Communication

Job description

Responsible for the overall area program direction and coordination of the Missouri Military Funeral Honors Program (MMFHP). Supports requests throughout the area of responsibility for Military Funeral Honors support to veterans; and develop, maintain policies, procedures, and standing operations procedures (SOP), within assigned area, for military honors detail performance. Receive Annual and Sick Leave along with Military Leave if currently in the Missouri National Guard or Reserves.

JobLocation:

This position will be located at 2302 Militia Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65101

• Ensures all Funeral Honors are provided to Veterans and Service Members in accordance with state and federal law.
• Coordinates with the Regional Casualty Assistance Center (CAC), Funeral Home, Honor Guard, and supporting military unts to ensure all requests for MFH are supported.
• Coordinates on a regional basis the fulfillment of military members to support requests for MFH ceremonies for deceased veterans.As required, coordinate Veteran Service Organization (VSO) support in the absence of the Area Coordinator.
• Ensures all Honor Guard members are in compliance with AR670-1 (Uniforms and Insignia), FM 21-20 (Physical Fitness Standard, and all other applicable regulations policies governing the Honor Guard program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of military structure, capabilities, and procedures.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of office organization and management.
• Possess and maintain a current Missouri Driver’s License.
• Ability to manage a team and maintain a military atmosphere.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or prior Non-Commissioned Officer or Company Grade Officer.
• Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written directions and to maintain complex records.
• Ability to function in a high stress environment involving multi-tasking requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external agencies.

Please note that the duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change at the discretion of the Missouri National Guard to meet organizational needs. Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. Additionally, while this job posting outlines ideal qualifications and requirements, we encourage all interested individuals to think broadly about their background and skill set, and to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification. The Missouri National Guard will consider all applicants who demonstrate the potential to succeed in the role.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generousamoun ts of leave and holidaytime, and eligibilityfor health insuranc coverage. Your total compensation is morethanthedollarsyoureceiveinyourpaycheck.TohelpdemonstratethevalueofworkingfortheStateofMissouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator.This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and otherapplicantresourcescanbefoundhere.

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