A job with Defense Media Activity in Fort Meade, Maryland. It pays $121,785–$158,322 per year at grade GS-13. Applications close on Sep 28, 2026 — 12 days left.
- Working pattern
- Telework eligible
- Who can apply
- Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL), Competitive service, Individuals with disabilities, Military spouses, Veterans
- Veterans
- Veterans' preference applies
- Clearance
- Secret
Main duties
- Supervise, mentor, and develop a mixed workforce of military and civilian personnel, to include planning work, evaluating performance, administering minor disciplinary actions, managing recruitment, awards, and civilian position description development.
- Expertise in federal financial management, formulation, and execution, including the development of the Program Objective Memorandum (POM), periodic budget submissions, year-end close-out procedures, and continuous monitoring of obligations to ensure 100% compliance with fiscal law and zero Anti-Deficiency Act (ADA) violations.
- Serves as a primary liaison and Point of Contact (POC) for contracting actions, proficiently utilizing acquisition software to draft, modify, and review contract supporting documents, while validating billing statements and coordinating contracted support arrangements.
- Serves as a primary Internal Control Administrator to oversee the Risk Management Internal Control Program, ensuring that all physical, financial, and manpower resources are utilized in strict compliance with Department of War (DoW) directives and federal regulations.
Full details
About the role
This position is part of the Department of War, War Media Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for collecting, developing, analyzing, and providing data pertaining to personnel, budget, and programs under the control of the Director, and plans immediate and long-range resource requirements.
What you will do
- Supervise, mentor, and develop a mixed workforce of military and civilian personnel, to include planning work, evaluating performance, administering minor disciplinary actions, managing recruitment, awards, and civilian position description development.
- Expertise in federal financial management, formulation, and execution, including the development of the Program Objective Memorandum (POM), periodic budget submissions, year-end close-out procedures, and continuous monitoring of obligations to ensure 100% compliance with fiscal law and zero Anti-Deficiency Act (ADA) violations.
- Serves as a primary liaison and Point of Contact (POC) for contracting actions, proficiently utilizing acquisition software to draft, modify, and review contract supporting documents, while validating billing statements and coordinating contracted support arrangements.
- Serves as a primary Internal Control Administrator to oversee the Risk Management Internal Control Program, ensuring that all physical, financial, and manpower resources are utilized in strict compliance with Department of War (DoW) directives and federal regulations.
- Collects, analyzes, and translates complex financial and manpower data into actionable long-range resource plans, strategic plan objectives, and organizational concept papers to advise senior leadership on optimal resource allocation.
- Strong communication and liaison skills required to synchronize actions across regional entities (AFN Europe/Pacific) and high-level headquarters staff (WMA Chief Human Capital Officer, CFO), including preparing high-quality briefing materials, decision papers, and talking points for senior leaders.
- Ability to diagnose, research, and resolve systemic management challenges related to workflow, organizational structure, and administrative support, ensuring that day-to-day office services, contracted support, and event coordination are executed efficiently.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Selectee or incumbent must be able to obtain the appropriate certification level for their position.
This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position in accordance with the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act, Public Law 112-81, Section 1051, amending 10 United States Code, section 1599d. Incumbent of this position is required to comply with all Department of War requirements of this certification program.
Certification requirement is a condition of employment for this position.
Failure to obtain this certification within two years may subject the incumbent to adverse action.
How you will be evaluated
Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire.
If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top 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): Competencies: Data Analysis Interpersonal Skills Management Analysis Planning and Evaluating Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed.
To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria AND 2) be rated well-qualified for the position AND 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified means you possess the type and quality of experience that exceeds the position's minimum qualifications.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the (RGP) eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant.
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible (PPP DoD MRNG):In order to receive this preference, you must choose the (PPP DoD MRNG) eligibility, and fill out and submit the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation.
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) (PPP MSP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the(MSP) (PPP MSP) eligibility. If you are claiming MSP (PPP MSP) and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant.
Documents you must provide
- The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc.).
- Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
- If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
- The following documents are REQUIRED 1.
- Resume: All applicants are required to submit a resume limited to two (2) pages showing all relevant experience.
- Your resume must address your qualifications for the position, and it may not exceed two (2) pages.
- Your 2-page (or less) resume must be in PDF format, with no smaller than a 0.5" margin and no smaller than a 10-point font.
- If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit and/or does not meet the margin or font limitations stated herein, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will be removed from further consideration.
- Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed.
- The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position.
- If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible.
- The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages.
- We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX).
- We do not accept PDF portfolio files.
- We recommend using a font like Lato, if available.
- Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans.
- Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job?
- The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.
- SF50 All current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. This is also a requirement to verify your Time in Grade (TIG).
- Veteran's Documents: If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents: DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
- PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility: ***
What to expect next
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application.
A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.
All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.
This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Additional information
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed.
To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility.
For more information: ***
Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ***) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit *** for more information.
For more information, please visit *** Other Notes: Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant.
The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: *** This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date).
The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
How to apply
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