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USAJOBS · 5 months ago

PROGRAM MANAGER (DIRECTOR OF PLANS OPERATIONS AND READINESS)

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$121K/yr - $157K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Program Manager (Director of Plans Operations and Readiness) for the National Guard. The role involves supervising federal and state employees, planning and organizing operational activities, and ensuring effective resource management to meet organizational goals.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Supervises federal and state civilian employees, National Guard technicians, and military personnel located in the various subordinate units

Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the J-3/5/7

Develops goals and objectives that integrate organizational and operational planning objectives into short-term and long-term plans

Establishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for the staff, as necessary to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment, promotes team building, implements quality improvements, or in response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements

Plans work for accomplishment by subordinate divisions and branches, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules based on consideration of difficulty of requirements and assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of the staff are effectively utilized to meet organization and customer needs

Provides subordinate supervisors and staff with direction and advice regarding policies, procedures, and guidelines

Reviews and structures organization to optimize use of resources and maximize efficiency and effectiveness of the organization

Balances workload and provides overall direction and vision to the subordinate division and branch chiefs on a wide range of operational issues

Establishes metric and analytical systems for functions managed to assess efficiency, effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory procedures

Evaluates requirements for additional resources submitted by subordinate supervisors, and balances organization needs with overall mission requirements and resource interests

Identifies need for change in organization priorities and takes action to implement such changes

Plans and schedules work in such a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution and ensures effective use of organization resources to achieve organization goals and objectives as well as installation customer needs

Reviews work and management techniques of subordinate supervisors and is held accountable for actions taken and advice provided by staff of subordinate divisions and branches

Makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinate supervisors

Directs self-assessment activities of subordinate supervisors

Reviews training recommended by subordinate supervisors to assure it is proper and promotes effective operation of the organization as a whole

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities

Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors

Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of the Joint Force Headquarters Commander

Selects candidates for subordinate non-supervisory and supervisory positions taking into consideration skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EO/EEO objectives

Ensures reasonable equity among units of performance standards developed, modified, and/or interpreted and rating techniques developed by subordinate supervisors

Explains performance expectations to subordinate supervisors and employees directly supervised and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses

Appraises performance of subordinate supervisors and other employees directly supervised and serves as reviewing official on evaluation of non-supervisory employees rated by subordinate supervisors

Approves expenses comparable to within-grade increases, extensive overtime, and employee travel

Recommends awards for non-supervisory personnel and changes in position classification to higher-level managers

Hears and resolves group grievances and employee complaints referred by subordinate supervisors and employees

Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems of employees directly supervised and reviews and/or approves serious disciplinary actions (e.g. suspensions, removals) involving non-supervisory subordinates

May supervise the intelligence and security functions of the JFHQ

Manages the various missions within the Directorate

Serves as the primary staff officer for the formulation of plans, policies, and the programming and budgeting data pertaining to operations and security

Provides oversight of military support programs requiring interface with civilian agencies and organizations; training facilities; individual and collective training; professional development and enhancement education

Oversees the management of the joint state counterdrug program through management of resources and coordination with federal, state and local law enforcement and drug reduction agencies

Assesses, integrates, and synchronizes Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) & Civil Military Program requirements into current training plans within resource and readiness constraints

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Program ManagementSupervisory ExperienceAnalytical TechniquesResource AllocationOperational PlanningTeam BuildingCommunication Skills

Required

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED

Military Grades: O-6

Experience, education, or training in managing or directing, one or more programs, including appropriate supporting service organizations

Supervisory, managerial, professional, or technical work experience and/or training which has provided knowledge of management principles, practices, methods and techniques

Experience using computer and automation systems

Experience time requirements of 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level

Applicants specialized experience includes analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data, and recognizing solutions

Preparing reports, plans, policies and various correspondence

Evaluating objectives and develop plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various resources

Must have knowledge of the organization and its mission and utilized the organizational staff procedures

Experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions

Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed

The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency