Lead Military & Family Readiness Specialist

Army National Guard Units • Wellesley, MA

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service position with the Massachusetts Army National Guard G1. It is a non-bargaining-unit position open nationwide to all U.S. citizens. The role leads the development, delivery, evaluation, and administration of military and family readiness programs, services, and community partnerships. The position consolidates and reports program data, supports accreditation and internal controls, develops budgets and forecasts, and provides guidance on non-appropriated funds. It also oversees subordinate staff, including staff who may be geographically dispersed. The position description number is PDT5701200. The unit point of contact is Molly Alesch, 339-202-4801.

Requirements

• General knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration, gained through experience, education, or training.
• Experience using computer and automation systems.
• At least 36 months of program or managerial experience, education, or training in work directly related to the position or comparable functions.
• Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out programs; and evaluating and recommending operational changes.
• Experience in supervisory, staff, or technical work involving study, analysis, or evaluation leading to development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices, and procedures.
• Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations.
• Experience managing the function of the work to be performed.
• Experience leading, directing, and assigning work to personnel.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation and a favorable background check.
• Must possess or be able to acquire the appropriate security clearance.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Veteran's preference applicants must provide DD Form 214; applicants claiming disability preference must also provide a VA disability letter and SF-15.
• Part-time and unpaid experience may receive credit if duties, responsibilities, and total duration are clearly identified.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate command well-being policies and program procedures, recommend and implement improvements, and develop solutions to unique situations.
• Consolidate and report data and implement work/life services and activities.
• Research, analyze, develop, coordinate, evaluate, and monitor the human service delivery system to ensure family program services are established and provided to military members and their families.
• Assist the SFPD with strategic planning and coordinate with higher headquarters, military services, government agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations.
• Conduct stakeholder needs assessments and evaluate programs for cost effectiveness, operating gains, and compliance with Army/ARNG standards.
• Support accreditation, certification, and internal control processes.
• Develop budget formulations and forecasts for the ARNG family readiness program, and guide commands and SFRGs on the use and oversight of Army/ARNG non-appropriated funds.
• Establish and oversee information, referral, family and community outreach, volunteer management, financial readiness, and follow-up training, education, and services.
• Oversee volunteer management and training, and life skills and resilience education for ARNG family members, based on commander needs assessments.
• Execute the Army Family Action Plan and Army Family Team Building.
• Build community partnerships and use local, state, regional, and national resources and networks to support service members and families.
• Coordinate family readiness community capacity-building efforts, including education, prevention, support networks, and direct services.
• Ensure financial readiness requirements outside of transition are executed and tracked to meet ARNG program requirements.
• Organize, market, monitor, and report on the effectiveness of community capacity-building efforts to the Service Member & Family Programs Director and State Leadership.
• Manage and assign work to subordinate staff; develop performance standards; provide technical oversight; review and evaluate performance; advise and counsel employees; interview candidates; recommend personnel actions; identify training needs and arrange training; administer minor discipline; refer serious unresolved concerns to a higher-level supervisor; and recommend process improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on the position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed