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Program Operations Specialist (CYS) NF-04

United States Army Installation Management Command

Department of the Army

Fresh

Salary

$90,310 - $117,400

per year

Closes

April 13, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves helping manage child and youth programs at a military base in California, including tasks like budgeting, staff hiring, data analysis, and ensuring programs follow rules.

It supports families by overseeing childcare and youth activities to boost morale and welfare.

A good fit would be someone with experience in child program administration, strong organizational skills, and comfort working with budgets and teams in a supportive, family-focused environment.

Key Requirements

  • Progressive work experience in regulatory, personnel, funding, and budgeting for child and youth programs
  • Four years of program administration experience in child and youth services
  • Experience training adults and collaborating with command staff, professionals, and parents
  • Ability to plan, organize work, analyze problems, and identify solutions
  • Strong oral communication, analytical writing, and presentation skills for diverse audiences
  • Proficiency with computers and standard office software like Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and email
  • Knowledge of Child and Youth Enterprise Reporting Tool (CYERT) and Child and Youth Management System (CYMS)

Full Job Description

This position is with Child and Youth Services at Presidio of Monterey, CA.

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

Best qualified candidates will submit resumes reflecting ALL of the following: Demonstrated knowledge of working with the Child and Youth Enterprise Reporting Tool (CYERT) and Child and Youth Management System (CYMS) A minimum of 3 years' experience as a CYS Program Manager Demonstrated knowledge of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and/or Council on Accreditation (COA) accreditation processes for CYS Demonstrated 3 years' experience working with CYS Facility budgets (CDC/SAC/YC) Experience preparing and conducting Command Briefs Applicants that possess the best qualified criteria may be sent first for consideration.

Additional certificates will be sent at management's request. 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: 3/27/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/28/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: C2SCNAFCY-26-12923965