THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION WITH NO MILITARY REQUIREMENT. This National Guard position is for a MILITARY AND FAMILY READINESS MANAGER, Position Description Number PDT5701100 and is part of the Mississippi National Guard.

Duties

As a MILITARY AND FAMILY READINESS MANAGER, GS-0301-12, you will be responsible to 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 to National Guard Service members and their families beginning from the Recruit Sustainment Program through the entire military lifecycle. Enables the provision of, or referral to, services for service and family members of deployed military personnel regardless of service or component (Army, Marines, Air Force, etc.). Responsibilities are aligned at all levels of steady state, contingency and mobilization with operations geographically dispersed throughout the state to enable maximum program reach, support to Commanders and readiness impact. Position is responsible for successful execution of, and oversees ARNG budget for, Survivor Outreach Services; Soldier Support Services; Employment/ESGR; Transition/Transition Assistance; Financial Literacy and Readiness; Resilience, Risk Reduction and Suicide Prevention programs; Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program; Exceptional Family Member Program; Family Assistance Centers; Crisis Intervention; Emergency Family Assistance Center (EFAC); Child & Youth Services; Volunteer Program; and Family Readiness Support (holistically, Soldier & Family Readiness Programs); for geographically-dispersed Units, Service members and families. The position provides first line supervision to Title 32, Title 5, statutory volunteers, Active Guard Reserve (AGR) personnel and State employees assigned to the program. May oversee Federal and State level contracts (as Contracting Officer Representative) as well as Master Cooperative Agreements (as State Program Manager). Serves the organization as the senior state-level technical subject matter expert to NGB and TAG, providing supervision for all levels of Government personnel, and Government Technical Monitor providing guidance and oversight for contracted services/personnel, ensuring responsive, high-quality family readiness services impacting service member and family readiness. 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. 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. 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. 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. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience, education or training in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions. Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations. Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations. Must also have 36 months experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed online in Application Manager. IF YOU COPY ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. NOTES TO CANDIDATES: a. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. 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). b. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources. c. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. d. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement. e. If this announcement results in a temporary promotion for the selectee, it may become permanent at any time without further competition dependent on funding and manpower requirements.

Education

Contacts

• Address MS JFH MS G1 1410 Riverside Drive Jackson, MS 39202 US
• Name: David Martian
• Phone: 601-313-6215
• Email: [email protected]