Supervisory Program Manager
Full-time
Manager
Washington, District of C...
1 day ago
The Director of Communications ensures consistent development and delive.....
The Director of Communications ensures consistent development and delivery of corporate legacy and memorialization initiatives in NCA. He/she provides guidance, executive oversight, and first level leadership over the offices of Public Affairs and Outreach and Digital Services teams within NCA. He/she is an integral part of NCA's leadership team and works closely with senior leaders to formulate, direct, and oversee the management of NCA overall public communications. The duties of this position play a critical role in informing NCA staff, Veterans, stakeholders, and the public of the valuable memorial benefits administered by NCA earned by Veterans and Service Members.
- Serves as the principal advisor to NCA on matters relating to Media Relations, Outreach, Strategic Communications, Crisis Communications, Public Affairs Planning and Digital Communications including the NCA Website, social media, and the Veterans Legacy Memorial. The incumbent directs and is responsible for all aspects of the program areas, including planning, evaluation, advisory, training, consultative, and reporting functions for the organization. A key aspect of all this the evaluation of and reporting on the effectiveness of NCA communications and outreach programs and related contracts.
- Represents and speaks for the USMA, Principal Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs (PDUSMA), NCA Chief of Staff and other executives at a variety of meeting and conferences with authority to commit NCA to public engagement programs and courses of action. The incumbent coordinates the policies, plans, and operational approaches designed to most effectively carry out all aspects NCA communications programs with other organizational elements outside the Department of Veterans Affairs. Provides advice, guidance, and support to NCA Central Office, District Offices, and National Cemeteries regarding public affairs matters.
- Works in lockstep with the Director of NCA History and Education Programs to ensure educational and history based outreach or public education programs are synchronized with overall NCA communication efforts.
- Formulates annual and long-term budget requests and implements recommendations regarding budget allocation, staffing, and program implementation. S/he ensures the sound implementation and monitoring of financial management controls. Maintains close working relationships with NCA Senior leaders to ensure integration of education, history, correspondence, partnership, and digital programs throughout NCA.
- Analyzes new or amended legislation, and develops policy covering programs, activities, or functions for the Office of Engagement and Memorial Innovation. Coordinates or synthesizes scientific/technical issues with economic considerations that reflect a balance and meet the policy intent and needs of the program.
- Performs related program and administrative management functions, such as planning, evaluating, training, correspondence control, and special projects including serving on boards or committees involving public affairs, communications initiatives, outreach and Digital Services and related program areas. Incumbent researches and analyzes related programmatic and administrative issues, applies complex analytical techniques, and develops recommendations for appropriate corrective actions or solutions.
Work schedule: Required to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Compressed/Flexible Schedule: May be Available
Telework: Available
Remote/Virtual: This
is not a virtual or remote position.
Position Description Title/PD#: Supervisory Program Manager/PD1662678
The full performance level of this position is GS - 15.
Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required
Starting at $163,964 Per Year (GS 15)
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