USAJOBS · 15 hours ago
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PLANS OPERATIONS AND TRAINING
Jackson, Mississippi, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$106K/yr - $138K/yr
3+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking an Assistant Director of Plans Operations and Training for the Mississippi National Guard. The role involves overseeing plans, operations, training, readiness, and mobilization programs while managing budgets and advising on program progress.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Responsible for readiness, force management and mobilization in support of ARNG personnel and units assigned in the state or territory
Plans, develops, manages and directs the execution of multi-million dollar budget programs
Advises the TAG and NGB on the condition and progress of programs and initiatives of the directorate
Serves on various national and state councils, committees, and boards to ensure consideration of impacts on readiness
Exercises oversight/execution of the coordination for support of training, operations, and organizational functions in readiness and immediate military response to natural or manmade situations and emergencies
State point of contact for local/state/federal agencies in planning, managing, and executing Military Support to Civil Authorities (MSCA), including response to terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
Manages State Partnership Program (SPP) which requires meeting on a regular basis with senior State Department officials, foreign ambassadors, and senior officials with nongovernmental agencies and international agents
Responsible for coordinating federal, state and private industry resources with elected officials to accomplish international goodwill missions, collective training, and support for emerging democracies
Oversees a variety of complex, interactive database systems and automated programs in support of program
Key player in implementation and use of Distance Learning and training aids, devices, simulators and simulations (TADSS) in support of training and readiness
Provides oversight and supervision to 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
Provides management guidance and leadership to subordinate personnel as the program manager for the directorate
Manages formulation and planning of organizational objectives, policies, priorities, and procedures to ensure the National Guard missions are implemented in a timely and efficient manner
Formulation includes establishment and revision of plans, policies, programs, and budgets incidental to the functional responsibilities of the directorate
Involves planning, directing, coordinating, controlling, and evaluating the varied activities of the functional areas to include Operations, Training, Mobilization, Readiness, Force Management, Military Support to Civil Authorities, Training Sites, Regional Training Institutes, Civil Support Teams, and programs such as Counterdrug, State Partnership, Youth and other community support programs
Functional area personnel accomplish resolution of emergency situations or unusual problems which develop in the daily operation of the office
Serves as the primary directorate in conducting long-range planning
Manages and plans to meet future objectives and requirements requiring extensive and complex coordination with a variety of international, federal, state and local agencies
Assesses, interprets, and adapts National Guard Bureau (NGB), Forces Command (FORSCOM), Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Continental United States-Army (CONUSA), and Commander-in-Chief's intent into training guidance and directives for command elements
Directs preparation of state plans, focusing on synchronization of resources for national and international goals and objectives using National Military Strategy, Department of State, Department of Defense, Army Planning Guidance, and National Guard Bureau directives as guides
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Military membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard is required
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position
This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968
Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers
Irregular and/or overtime compensatory hours may be required
May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license
Experience, education, or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration
Experience using computer and automation systems
Must have at least 36 months experience, education or training in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position
Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations
Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations
Plans, organizes, develops, coordinates, integrates, directs, and evaluates actual and simulated exercises which normally involve flying organizations and other military units inside and outside the CRTC Regional Area
Plans, coordinates, and conducts debriefings for all exercises, consolidates results, evaluates exercise effectiveness, and publishes after-action reports
Benefits
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