Military And Family Readiness Manager (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Springfield, IL

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Illinois National Guard. The Military and Family Readiness Manager serves as the Adjutant General’s state-level technical subject matter expert, consultant, and policy advisor on military and family member readiness and well-being programs. The role oversees the effectiveness, capabilities, and alignment of readiness programs with Department of Defense, service, and National Guard Bureau policies and accreditation standards. It develops and implements programs across the military lifecycle to promote the self-reliance and resilience of Soldiers and family members.

The manager oversees Army National Guard program budgets and coordinates with Air National Guard Wing Airmen and Family Program Managers on their program budgets. The position plans and evaluates service delivery across the state, develops strategic plans, coordinates with military, government, and community stakeholders, and participates in policy and standards working groups. It supervises readiness support staff and subordinate program leads, assigns and coordinates work, develops staff and volunteers, and ensures required training is completed.

Appointment requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and the military grade specified in the announcement; the selectee must wear a military uniform. The position requires at least a completed National Agency Check with Child Care Inquiries before assignment, a financial disclosure report upon entry and annually, and may require a trial period and supervisor probationary period. Irregular or overtime hours may be required. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Requirements

• Must be a member of the Illinois National Guard and hold the military grade required by the announcement before the effective date of placement.
• Military grade must be Officer O4–O6.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11, including program or managerial experience in related work or functions.
• Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out programs; evaluating operations and recommending changes; and conducting supervisory, staff, or technical work involving analysis or evaluation to improve managerial or administrative policies, practices, and procedures.
• Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations.
• Specialized supervisory experience managing the function of work and leading, directing, and assigning personnel.
• Must meet qualification requirements through experience; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Selectee must wear a military uniform.
• Must complete at least a National Agency Check with Child Care Inquiries before assignment.
• Must submit an OGE-450 financial disclosure report upon entering the position and annually.
• Federal employment suitability is subject to a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to complete a trial period and a supervisor probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence disqualifies an individual from performing the position’s duties.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and measure program effectiveness, adequacy of program capabilities, and alignment with OSD, Service, and NGB policies and accreditation or certification standards.
• Develop and implement Service Member and Family programs across the military lifecycle to enable self-reliance and resilience.
• Manage and execute budget aspects of Army National Guard program execution.
• Coordinate with Air National Guard Wing Airmen and Family Program Managers in the state on budget aspects of ANG program execution.
• Analyze, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate placement of the ARNG family readiness service delivery system, including resources provided through OSD contracts, to address state mission readiness and geographic dispersion.
• Ensure programs meet professional service standards and achieve or maintain required Family Program accreditation or certification.
• Develop annual and multi-year strategic plans and synchronize family readiness services and resources with NGB, Service, state, community, governmental, and non-governmental stakeholders.
• Participate in National Guard Bureau and Service working groups and advisory councils to help shape policy, performance metrics, initiatives, service delivery, and accreditation standards.
• Supervise and evaluate Readiness Support staff, including subordinate program team leads, and direct Support Services staff.
• Provide direction, technical and budget oversight, support, guidance, and assistance to programs that affect readiness and quality of life during peacetime and mobilization or deployment.
• Assign work to technicians, state employees, Title 5 civilians, statutory volunteers, and AGR personnel to ensure coverage of Readiness Support work and life services and activities.
• Provide individual and team development and cross-training, and ensure required initial and sustainment training for staff and volunteers.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, with benefits eligibility depending on position type and work schedule.

What This Job Offers

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