Supervisory Program Specialist (CYS) NF-03.

Defense Logistics Agency; New Cumberland (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Defense Logistics Agency seeks a Supervisory Program Specialist (CYS) NF-03 to oversee child and youth programs. This full-time role involves supervising staff, managing schedules, and ensuring developmental activities for children. The position offers competitive pay and various employee benefits, including bonuses and tuition assistance.

Benefits

Sign-on bonuses

Retention bonuses

Tuition assistance

Reduced childcare

Access to military facilities

Health and life insurance

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 24 semester hours in relevant fields required.
• Experience supervising caregivers in child/youth programs.
• Strong verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise CYS direct care staff in Child Development Centers.
• Prepare work schedules and oversee program accountability.
• Coordinate activities to meet developmental needs of children.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in child development or related fields

Job description

Supervisory Program Specialist (CYS) NF-03

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Job Details

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Pay Range

This range is provided by Defense Logistics Agency. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: $50,318.00/yr - $72,712.00/yr

Responsibilities

1. Supervise CYS direct care staff in Child Development Centers (ages 0-5) or Youth Programs, maintaining appropriate ratios.
2. Prepare work schedules to meet staffing and group size requirements; oversee program accountability.
3. Assist with recruitment, selection, and evaluation of caregiving staff; ensure timely personnel actions.
4. Coordinate activities and events to meet the developmental needs of children and youth.
5. Act as Assistant Director or Director in their absence up to 20% of the time; provide management oversight during evening or weekend shifts.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid Social Security Card and be enrolled in Direct Deposit.
• Meet physical, mental health, and background requirements, including immunizations per Army and DoD policy.
• Satisfy all pre-employment checks, including a Child Care Tier 1 background investigation and the Crime Control Act.
• May require a one-year probationary period and occasional travel or irregular hours.

Qualifications

Either:

• Successful completion of a bachelor's degree (or higher) with at least 24 semester hours in relevant fields such as child development, early childhood education, or related behavioral sciences.

Or:

• A combination of education and experience, including coursework equivalent to a major in relevant fields plus appropriate work experience.

And:

• Experience supervising or leading caregivers in child/youth programs.
• Experience managing classroom settings and implementing structured curricula.
• Strong verbal communication skills demonstrated through training, presentations, or meetings.

Additional Information

Education proof required at application; education must be directly related to the position. The application deadline has been extended to 05/19/2025. The area of consideration is within a 50-mile radius of New Cumberland, PA, including MSP and ISMP candidates.

Additional benefits include sign-on bonuses, retention bonuses, referral bonuses, tuition assistance, reduced childcare, access to military facilities, and various employee support programs.

Employment Details

• Full-time, 40 hours/week, eligible for benefits.
• Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement within 90 days.
• For manual application, contact the NAF HR listed in the announcement.

Additional Notes

This position supports Army NAF communities, offering career development and access to on-base amenities. Benefits include health and life insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, and more.