Military And Family Readiness Manager

Army National Guard Units • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 5 excepted service position with the Ohio National Guard’s G1 Family Readiness. The Military and Family Readiness Manager is assigned to Joint Forces Headquarters and reports to the Manpower and Personnel Directorate (G1), or a TAG-designated representative. The role serves as the state-level subject matter expert, consultant, and policy advisor on military and family readiness and well-being programs. It oversees program effectiveness and alignment with Department of Defense, Service, and National Guard Bureau policy and accreditation or certification standards, and develops and implements programs supporting service members and families throughout the military lifecycle.

The manager leads Readiness Support and Support Services staff, including subordinate program team leads, and provides technical direction, oversight, budget oversight, guidance, and assistance. The position interprets and adapts higher-headquarters guidance to state-specific requirements; plans readiness, mobilization, and deployment priorities; and coordinates pre-deployment preparation and relevant family, financial, medical, legal, and benefit resources. It also represents the state on military and family readiness and community councils and serves as the state focal point for service member and family readiness policies and practices.

The position is designated Essential Personnel and may be required to support state emergencies or disasters. Irregular or adjusted weekend work may be required, and temporary duty travel by military or commercial aircraft may be necessary. The employee must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance, complete a CNACI before assignment, maintain a valid driver’s license, and submit an OGE-450 financial disclosure statement upon entering the position and annually.

Requirements

• Specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression; experience must provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the position’s duties.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance; work may require access to classified information.
• Must complete a National Agency Check with Child Care Inquiries (CNACI) before position assignment.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must submit an OGE-450 financial disclosure statement upon entering the position and annually.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act must be registered to be eligible for appointment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the TAG’s state-level subject matter expert, consultant, and policy advisor on military and family readiness and well-being programs.
• Oversee and measure program effectiveness, adequacy of program capabilities, and alignment with applicable policy and accreditation or certification standards.
• Develop and implement service member and family programs across the military lifecycle to support self-reliance and resilience.
• Supervise and evaluate Readiness Support staff, including subordinate program team leads, and direct Support Services staff.
• Provide program direction, technical and budget oversight, guidance, support, and assistance during steady-state, mobilization, and deployment periods.
• Interpret, adapt, and implement higher-headquarters program and resource guidance, regulations, policies, and public law for state-specific requirements.
• Identify, plan, and direct family readiness, mobilization, and deployment priorities based on mission requirements and unit OPTEMPO.
• Provide, consult on, and coordinate pre-deployment preparation, including financial readiness, medical and legal matters, family care plan awareness, Family Readiness Groups, volunteer opportunities, benefits, and entitlements.
• Serve on National Guard Bureau, state-level, unit-level, and community readiness councils to stay informed and coordinate programs and requirements.
• Develop effective approaches and innovative joint programs by engaging program and activity managers and other stakeholders.
• Serve as the state focal point for service member and family readiness policies and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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