Strategic Engagements Manager
About The Position
The Strategic Engagements Manager serves as Chief of the Air National Guard Readiness Center's Action Group and fully participates with the Commander in providing strategic oversight of Air National Guard communications with internal and external customers. The position assists in policy formulation and the attainment and implementation process, represents the National Guard Bureau, Air Directorate with installation and functional-area organizations, and performs supervisory personnel-management responsibilities over a staff of military members. The role requires expert knowledge of Air Force and Air National Guard organizations, national defense and strategic planning processes, and strategic communications. The employee must be able to develop executive-level briefings, speeches, and communications for executive and political audiences; maintain productive relationships with senior military and civilian leaders; and lead assigned projects. The position requires a Top Secret clearance, participation in initial and periodic short-notice drug testing, and occasional travel, including overnight stays. Overtime may be required.
Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 level or equivalent in another pay system.
- For merit promotion applicants, one year at the GS-14 level is required to meet the GS-15 time-in-grade requirement, when applicable.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
- Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
- Expert knowledge of the functions and organizational structure of HQ USAF, MAJCOMs, NAFs, TAGs, and Air National Guard units.
- Expert knowledge of the National Defense Strategy and the Defense Strategic Development Process.
- Knowledge of the Planning, Programming, and Budgeting System (PPBS), Joint Operations Plans System (JOPES), long-range planning, Joint Strategic Planning System, and the USAF and NGB corporate process.
- Ability to develop executive-level briefings, speeches, and communications for executive and political audiences.
- Expert knowledge of strategic communication plan development and political requirements for strategic messaging.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with military and civilian senior leaders.
- Ability to lead and manage assigned responsibilities and projects.
- Applicants must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities and total hours per week for each position held when claiming part-time or unpaid experience.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Chief of the Air National Guard Readiness Center's Action Group.
- Participate with the Commander in providing strategic oversight of Air National Guard communications with internal and external customers.
- Assist in policy formulation and the process of attaining and implementing policy.
- Represent the National Guard Bureau, Air Directorate with installation and functional-area organizations.
- Perform supervisory personnel-management responsibilities over a staff of military members.
- Advise senior leadership on the strategic communications program and recommend strategies for Air National Guard programs.
- Develop strategic communication plans and messaging, including executive-level briefings, speeches, and communications for executive and political audiences.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior military and civilian leaders.
- Lead and manage successful completion of assigned responsibilities and projects.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
