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PROGRAM MANAGER (JOINT RESILIENCY DIRECTOR)

Army National Guard Units

Department of the Army

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$143,913 - $187,093

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team focused on supporting the well-being of military members, their families, and staff in the District of Columbia National Guard by managing programs, policies, and resources for resilience and morale.

The role requires coordinating with senior leaders, ensuring timely reports, and overseeing employee performance and development.

It's a good fit for experienced managers with a background in program oversight and leadership in military or government settings who enjoy guiding teams and solving organizational challenges.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in program management, including analyzing problems, preparing reports, and developing plans
  • Knowledge of management principles, practices, and techniques for directing programs and supporting organizations
  • Experience in supervisory roles, including leading, directing, assigning work, appraising performance, and handling employee complaints or disciplinary actions
  • Familiarity with organizational missions, staff procedures, and analytical techniques to evaluate program efficiency and effectiveness
  • Proficiency in using computer and automation systems for data gathering, reporting, and resource utilization
  • Ability to coordinate policies, plans, and programs at senior leadership levels and serve on committees for policy recommendations
  • Experience in providing training and development to maintain job performance and enforce standards of conduct and discipline

Full Job Description

THIS IS AN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is in the Excepted Service under the authority of Title V, P.L.

114-328, Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA) This position is part of the District of Columbia National Guard under Position Description Number T0080000.

-- This is NOT a REMOTE position; the incumbent will report to a Duty Station -- Group 2- Current competitive or excepted Federal employees nationwide GENERAL 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : 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.Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed.

Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. Major Duties:

This is a provisional position description that projects duties and responsibilities associated with the Joint Staff.

This position is located at the Joint Forces Headquarters State (JFHQ-ST), Joint Resiliency Directorate, Office of the Director.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Director of the Joint Resiliency Directorate with oversight of at least four major functions listed below without duplication in another directorate, and provides statewide policy, guidance, leadership, management, and oversight of service member, family, contractor, and employee programs, policies, and plans.

This position will provide guidance to both Army and Air National Guard resources - Coordinates policies, plans, programs, and requirements at the senior leadership levels within the state or district, and The Adjutant General's Office.

This position may be required to serve on a broad range of committees and boards which formulate recommendations on policy, resource allocation, and future planning, and provides feedback to senior leadership.

(25%) - As the Director for the Joint Resiliency Directorate, ensures that all regulatory reporting requirements are accomplished within the required timeline, provides documentation for any requirements not met with a follow-on plan of resolving any unmet requirements.

Responsible for the welfare and morale of the directorate, and enforces the cultural standards on conduct, performance, and discipline for assigned personnel.

- Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques.

Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher level management.

Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters.

Prepares documentation to support actions taken. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance.

Encourages self-development. Approves master leave schedule assuring adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time.

- Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with all serviced organizations and all senior staff members within the state.

Meets with key customers and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures, and to resolve significant problems that arise.

Ensures subordinate staff elements provide customer guidance and training. Participates in special projects and human capital initiatives and performs special assignments.

- Performs other duties as assigned Note: This is not a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities for this PD Number T0080000 as released in FASCLASS.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/27/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/28/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DC-12921419-AR-26-012