About the Position: This position is assigned to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy (DASD (MC&FP), Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Personnel and Readiness (USD (P&R)).

Duties

Reconfigure and design programs and policies in morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) and related areas, to enhance mission accomplishment and maintain quality of life. Provide policy and oversight for a wide variety of MWR programs such as fitness, libraries, and outdoor recreation. Ensure programs and services are responsive to the needs of the mission, service members, and their families; are operated in a fiscally responsible manner; and remain financially viable. Prepare budget estimates in accordance with guidance from the DoD Comptroller and participates in the annual President’s Budget preparation for submission to Congress. Conduct numerous, complex and high-priority special assignments that are typically unprecedented and complex, with scope and objectives that often shift as the work progresses. Analyze business, social and economic trends that impact program requirements in order to formulate policy for the military community. Provide leadership for DoD, developing and implementing a far-reaching plan of action to ensure the survivability of the DoD MWR operations. Plan work to be accomplished by subordinates; set and adjust short-term priorities; and prepare schedules for completion of work.

Requirements

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
• One-year supervisory probation period may be required.
• You may be required to sign a transportation agreement.

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. Current Competitive Service Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Civilian EmployeeCurrent Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian EmployeeDomestic 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.) 13473Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority 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 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. Specialized Experience for GS 14: One year of specialized experience which includes evaluating the delivery of programs, services, and/or facilities related to Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), developing policies for a variety of MWR programs such as fitness, libraries, and outdoor recreation, developing fiscal strategies to enhance MWR programs, collaborating with various stakeholders to develop strategic plans, and performing supervisory responsibilities, such as; assigning work, evaluating work performance, interviewing candidates for positions and identifying training needs of employees. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14). 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: Managing Human ResourcesOrganizational AwarenessOrganizational Performance AnalysisPlanning and EvaluatingProject ManagementStrategic Thinking 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). A writing sample may be required by management within the interview process.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address DEAHM DoDEA OUSD Personnel and Readiness 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22311 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk