About the Position: Serve as Chief of the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP). Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 2 Years. Term appointments may be extended beyond 6 years, up to 8 years. With DoD approval, Term appointments may be extended beyond 8 years. (Please refer to the 'Additional Information' section for more information.) Relocation incentive MAY be authorized by IAW agency policy.

Duties

Oversee the processes and programs for the Exceptional Assignment Programs Centralized Office. Serve as a subject matter expert on assigned programs or projects to the senior staff officer and Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (DASA)-PO. Serve as immediate supervisor for senior program specialists engaged in EFMP policy oversight functions. Meet with key customers, Headquarters Department of Army peers, and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures, and resolve significant problems that arise.

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.
• Temporary business travel up to 20%.

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 VeteransInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473People with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatement 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 assisting with reviewing policies, developing guidance, standards and/or processes for the Exceptional Family Member Program; assisting with developing strategies, direction, planning and/or oversight for the Exceptional Family Member Program; and assisting with providing expertise on matters related to child, youth, school support and/or special needs education services. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementProgram ManagementWriting 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-14).

Contacts

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