PROGRAM MANAGER/DEPUTY.

Duties

• Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight of Navy Casualty programs.
• Serve as the principal advisor and technical authority on DON Casualty, POW/MIA, PA, and PR programs.
• Assist in the planning and programming budget development in support of Navy Casualty programs.
• Directly assign work to subordinates, establish priorities, and set completion dates as appropriate.
• Coordinate with the director, other command directorates, and primary staff to ensure proper management of programs and projects, and completion of goals and objectives.

Requirements

Conditions of employment:

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level (time-in-grade requirement).
• Retired military members within 180 days of retirement must comply with 5 USC 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Must complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and related purchases.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level, including:

• Providing succinct and accurate information to senior officials and public organization representatives on applicable laws and policies in casualty programs.
• Knowledge of military casualty affairs, case management, mortuary requirements, and POW/MIA activity, including identification of repatriated remains.
• Knowledge of federal laws, regulations, policies, and claims filing procedures for survivor benefit programs (DFAS, SSA, VA).
• Developing programming, budgeting, and legislative submissions to support Navy Casualty Assistance programs.
• Ensuring Reserve personnel are trained and equipped to meet mass casualty requirements.

Additional qualification information: Office of Personnel Management website. Experience includes paid and unpaid work, including volunteer roles.

Education

No specific education details provided.

Additional Information

• Position covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
• Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.
• Tentative offers rescinded if pre-employment requirements are not met.
• Opt-in to make resume available to hiring managers for similar positions within 180 days.
• Job requirements may vary (e.g., clearance, travel, drug testing, etc.).
• Relocation/recruitment incentives possible, depending on funding and policy.
• Federal annuitant selection subject to DoD/Navy policy.
• ICTAP candidates must meet all requirements and provide required documentation.
• Military Spouse Preference applicants placed at highest qualified grade.