Military \u0026 Family Readiness Manager (Title 5) (Permanent)

Duties

As a Military & Family Readiness Manager (Title 5), GS-0303-12, you will perform the below duties:

Serve as TAG's State-level technical Subject Matter Expert, consultant and policy advisor on the full scope of military and family member readiness and well-being programs. Oversee and measure program effectiveness, adequacy of program capabilities and synchronization of Service Member and Family Readiness programs to OSD, Service, NGB policy and accreditation/certification standards. Develop and implement full spectrum Service Member and Family programs across the military lifecycle, enabling Soldier and family member self-reliance and resilience. Manage and execute budget aspects of ARNG program execution. Coordinate closely the ANG Wing Airmen & Family Program Manager(s) within the state regarding budget aspects of ANG program execution. Areas of emphasis include but not limited to family/youth readiness, service member life cycle support, mobilization/deployment/reintegration support, financial literacy/readiness, transition and employment, community outreach/partnerships, and resilience risk reduction programs. Plans, programs, budgets and executes a mix of fiscal resources (OMNG, OSD, NAF). Analyze, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the placement of the ARNG family readiness service delivery system , including resources provided via OSD contracts, to address state-specific mission Readiness and unit/member geographic dispersion.

Supervise, evaluates performance and directs the Readiness Support staff, including subordinate program team leads. and direct the Support Services staff. Demonstrate authoritative discretion, provide direction, technical oversight, budget oversight, support, guidance, and assistance to enable programs that positively impact readiness and enhance the quality of life for members and families during steady state/peacetime and mobilization/deployment periods. Assign work to subordinates; technicians, State employees, Title 5 civilians, statutory volunteers, and AGR personnel to ensure full coverage of all work/life services and activities provided by the Readiness Support; provide individual and team development, and cross training.

Interpret, adapt and implement program and resource guidance, regulations, policies, and public law from higher headquarters (National Guard Bureau) and other sources (including DoD, Army and Air Force), tailoring guidance to specific and unique Readiness of the state/territory/DC within program requirements. Identify, plan, and direct family readiness, mobilization, and deployment priorities based on mission requirements and unit OPTEMPO within the state/territory/DC. Provide, consult on, and coordinate pre-deployment preparation in support of TAG and Commanders to include financial readiness, medical, legal and family care plan awareness, Family Readiness Groups (FRGs) and volunteer corps opportunities, and other benefits and entitlements. Ensure family readiness programs are provided during steady state operations and throughout the deployment cycle, including reunion and reintegration programs and services. Evaluate and prioritize programs, and make recommendations, to improve capabilities, efficiency and program business practices and cost effectiveness while maximizing readiness impacts. Plan and oversee all budget aspects for an effective Readiness Support, to include government purchase card, defense travel system, wide-area workflow RM Online, paperless contracting system and state of the art accounting system. May serve as a Contracting Officer Representative, authorizing payment of contractor invoices. Project short-and long-term program and resource Readiness to respond to DoD, NGB and Service requirements.

Serves on a variety of NGB, state-level and unit-level military and family readiness councils and community councils to keep informed on operations and/or to coordinate programs and requirements (e.g., Commander's Ready and Resilient Council). Develops the most effective and acceptable approaches and meets with program and activity managers and other stakeholders to gain their concurrence and support and to develop innovative joint programs and activities. Serves as the State focal point for Servicemember and Family Readiness policies and practices. Performs program evaluations of services and achievement of program objectives and goals through focus groups, FAC and unit visits and discussions with state-level and community-level military and community partner councils and specialized committees. Markets division programs and builds partnerships to increase community capacity. Maintains liaison with local, county, state, tribal, and national military and community agencies/organizations and military installations to build partnerships that maximize the effective and efficient use of available resources and facilities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for this NG Title5 excepted service position.
• All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs)
• *NOTE: Accessioning into this position is contingent upon verification of Security Clearance.
• This position is not located at a bargaining unit.

Qualifications

NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs)

WHO CAN APPLY:
GROUP A - All On Board Federal National Guard Employees within Virginia National Guard.
GROUP B - All current Federal Employees (from any agency), all federal re-employable eligible, and/or current Army M-Day and Air DSG within VANG.
GROUP C - All U.S. Citizens.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Applicant must have experience and/or knowledge of being responsible for budget, direct, plan, develop, articulate, implement, provide quality assurance, training and assistance for all aspects of Service member and Family Readiness Programs; and supervise and administer program services.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Applicant must have at least 12 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government? This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as:

Experience overseeing and measuring program effectiveness, adequacy of program capabilities and synchronizations.

Experience supervising, evaluating performance and directing the Readiness Support staff (including subordinate program team leads), and directing the Support Services staff.

Experience interpreting, adapting and implementing program and resource guidance, regulations, policies, and public law.

Experience serving on a variety of councils and community councils to keep informed on operations and/or to coordinate programs and requirements.

Education

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ).