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Posted: March 24, 2026 (3 days ago)

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Program Operations Specialist (CYS) NF-04

United States Army Installation Management Command

Department of the Army

Fresh

Location

Salary

$63,800 - $82,659

per year

Closes

April 7, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves supporting the operations of child and youth programs for military families in Germany, including managing budgets, hiring staff, ensuring compliance with rules, and using computer systems to track data.

It's a good fit for someone with experience in childcare program administration, especially in military settings, who enjoys working with teams, parents, and leaders to keep programs running smoothly and safely.

Candidates with strong organizational and communication skills will thrive in this supportive role under a coordinator.

Key Requirements

  • Progressive work experience in regulatory, personnel, funding, and budgeting for child and youth programs, equivalent to the next lower grade level
  • Four years of program administration experience in child and youth programs
  • Experience training adults and collaborating with command staff, professional staff, and parents
  • Ability to plan, organize work, analyze problems, gather data, and identify solutions
  • Strong oral communication, analytical writing skills, and ability to present ideas to diverse audiences
  • Proficiency with computers and standard office software like Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and email
  • Highly preferred: At least five years in Military Child and Youth Services (CYS) or childcare program management

Full Job Description

This position is located at Wiesbaden, Germany.

Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee: First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Available to CYS Regular and FLEX (working a minimum of 15 hours).

Incentives and Bonuses Incentives and bonuses will not be paid. Resumes must be two pages (or less).

Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following: Progressive work experience directly related to the duties to be performed as described in numbers 1 thru 6 below equivalent to the next lower grade level.

1. Experience working with regulatory, personnel, funding, and budgeting proponents.

Knowledge of management analysis, personnel development, and APF and NAF funding and oversight relationship to CYS programs. 2.

Four years of program administration experience in child and youth programs. 3. Experience in training adults and working effectively with command staff, professional staff and parents. 4.

Demonstrated ability to plan, organize work, and analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions. 5.

Comprehensive oral and communications skills and analytical writing skills. Ability to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences. 6.

Demonstrated ability using computers with standard office software such Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, and e-mail.

In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": Do you have the following highly preferred experience: Professional Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Military Child and Youth Services (CYS) or childcare program management.

Financial and Program Management Knowledge: Demonstrated working knowledge of Child and Youth Services (CYS) budgets and funding by space within the past five (5) years.

Reporting and Systems Experience: Experience completing required Child and Youth Services (CYS) reports and compliance actions, including the Child and Youth Services (CYS) Annual Report, Fee Report, and inspection corrective actions, as well as proficiency with Child and Youth Services (CYS) reporting systems such as CYMS (Child and Youth Management System), IRO (Integrated Reporting Online), MIS (Management Information System), Rec Central, and ISR (Installation Status Report).

The most highly qualified candidate will have knowledge of and experience in working with CYMS (Child and Youth Management System) and CYERT (Child and Youth Enterprise Reporting Tool) or similar automated systems.

The experience and knowledge listed above MUST be reflected on your resume to be considered a highly preferred candidate.

Applicants meeting the highly preferred criteria position will be referred first to the Selecting Official.

All other applicants will be referred for consideration if the certificate (referral list) is returned with no selection. Major Duties:

  • Performs duties under the general direction of the Child and Youth Services (CYS) Coordinator who outlines program objectives and is available for discussion of complicated and unprecedented matters.
  • Assists CYS Services coordinator with operational functions of the CYS program in accordance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
  • Assists CYS Coordinator with budget preparation and justification. Analyzes monthly budget reports and uses analysis to make adjustments in the programs to support CYS financial and program goals.
  • Recruits, hires and supervises staff to include the CYS Nurse, the Functional Technology Specialist and other overarching CYS Personnel not directly tied to a specific program.
  • Utilizes automated systems to collect and maintain up-to-date statistical data and oversee the collection and accurate accounting of funds. Analyzes statistical data for inclusion in the CYS Annual Report.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/24/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/25/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: C2SCNAFCY-26-12918594