About the Position: The employee is responsible for directing, managing and overseeing complex communication programs for the internal and external efforts of the organization.

Duties

Coordinate and develop messaging and public remarks aligned with priorities and guidance, as well as the organization’s strategic vision, goals, and plans. Oversee, develop, and disseminate materials to pertinent internal and external audiences and ensures these products are strategic, concise, relevant, consistent, and appropriate. Evaluate the effectiveness of short and long range planning and programs designed to meet the goals established in the organization strategic plan. Oversee and develops the programs, policies, procedures, and products which pertain to the communications programs and activities which have Army-wide implications. Develop and implements comprehensive strategies to further the organization’s programs regarding vision, mission, strategic initiatives, communications goals and objectives. Plan, designs and executes a variety of events and engagements to inform and educate internal, external, Congressional, and public audiences about DCS, G-9 programs and services.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance for duration of employment.
• Temporary Travel Duty up to 5%.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes advising senior leaders on the execution of an agency's strategic communication and/or engagement program operation; analyzing information to provide recommendations for long range strategic planning; communicating the organization's narrative to external audiences; representing an agency in the public affairs community; and developing and/or reviewing strategic messaging for an agency's leaders to engage with media and external audiences. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementManages and Organizes InformationPlanning and EvaluatingWritten Communication Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).

Contacts

• Address HT-W089AA HQDA SFRD FAMILY PRGMS BR DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk