A job with Army National Guard Units in Augusta, Maine. It pays $61,722–$80,243 per year at grade GS-09. Applications close on Nov 9, 2026 — 8 days left.
- Working pattern
- Telework eligible
- Who can apply
- Internal to an agency, National Guard and reserves, Special authorities, Veterans
- Veterans
- Veterans' preference applies
- Clearance
- Secret
Main duties
- The organizational location of the position is in the Joint Force Headquarters-State (JFHQ-State) G1Military Personnel Office under the Incentives Program.
- The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Incentives Specialist reporting to the State Incentives Manager.
- The incumbent assists in carrying out Army National Guard (ARNG) Select Reserve Incentive Policy (SRIP), Army Medical Detachment Incentives Policy (AMEDD), Student and Chaplain Loan Repayment Program (SLRP, CLRP), and Blended Retirement System-Continuation Pay (BRS-CP), for Officer, Warrant Officer, Enlisted personnel.
- The incumbent implements the State's Incentive Program and subordinate programs, including SRIP, AMEDD, SLRP, CLRP and BRS-CP (collectively referred to as incentive contracts and programs) through policy execution and processing of contracts/actions.
Full details
About the role
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY), Position Description Number T6371000 and is part of the ME DCSPER, National Guard.
What you will do
- The organizational location of the position is in the Joint Force Headquarters-State (JFHQ-State) G1Military Personnel Office under the Incentives Program.
- The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Incentives Specialist reporting to the State Incentives Manager.
- The incumbent assists in carrying out Army National Guard (ARNG) Select Reserve Incentive Policy (SRIP), Army Medical Detachment Incentives Policy (AMEDD), Student and Chaplain Loan Repayment Program (SLRP, CLRP), and Blended Retirement System-Continuation Pay (BRS-CP), for Officer, Warrant Officer, Enlisted personnel.
- The incumbent implements the State's Incentive Program and subordinate programs, including SRIP, AMEDD, SLRP, CLRP and BRS-CP (collectively referred to as incentive contracts and programs) through policy execution and processing of contracts/actions.
- The incumbent administers and processes payments for all incentive contracts and programs, which includes validating documentation and ensuring policy compliance.
- The incumbent conducts a continuous review of policies related to contract monitoring, termination notifications, Congressional inquiries, and complaints from the Inspector General as applicable.
- The incumbent conducts policy review on routine cases, preparing discrepancy memorandums for Soldiers and ensures timely notification.
- The incumbent serves as the liaison between the State Incentives Office and lower echelons (Brigade, Battalion, etc.) providing timely notifications to Soldiers regarding contract discrepancies.
- The incumbent coordinates Exception to Policy (ETP) submissions by ensuring proper documentation and develops tracking mechanisms.
- Incumbent reviews National Guard Bureau (NGB) supplied, system generated, and/or manually created reports or documents concerning all phases of incentive processing (issuance, establishment, monitoring, payment, and termination) for accuracy and submission to the State Incentives Manager.
- Provides support in the training and oversight of lower echelon system operators (Brigade, Battalion, etc.) to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Analyzes and reports on trends observed during training sessions and ongoing activities, making informed recommendations to the State Incentives Manager based on these findings.
- Organizes and conducts detailed briefings for the Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP) and the Soldier Readiness Program (SRP), as well as any additional training sessions as directed by state leadership.
- Ensures that all training materials are relevant, up-to-date, and effectively communicated to participants.
- (30%) Performs other duties as assigned
Education
If you are using Education to qualify for this position, You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
How you will be evaluated
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.
If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): 1. Ability to perform a variety of administrative functions in support of the Education Services Programs. 2.
Ability to consolidate, review, and request data from iMARC, and other databases. 3. Ability to record individual education levels against goals and documents efforts made to increase those levels.
4. Ability to maintain records in accordance with prescribed procedures. 5.
Ability to provide oversight as an advisor and consultant serving all the Army National Guard personnel within a state for off duty civilian training and education. 6. Ability to function as the principal liaison between National Guard members and participating public and private educational institutions.
7. Ability to develop, collect, analyze, and disseminates data on educational and incentive programs and entrance requirements 8. Knowledge of how to fill out, post, file, control, or code supply documents or transactions.
Documents you must provide
- To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
- Your resume showing: Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
- Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job.
- Federal jobs should include series and grade.
- Education, certifications or licensures.
- It is highly suggested that applicants address the General and Specialized Experience required of the position within their resume or on a separate document.
- All information provided during the application process will be verified.
- Failure to address all General and Specialized Experience requirements may result in non-selection for an interview.
What to expect next
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).
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