Department of Defense

EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida Full time

EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Department: Department of Defense

Location(s): Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida

Salary Range: $106437 - $138370 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for communicating and promoting DANTES mission and educational programs throughout DoD. Consulting with the senior military Services leaders, Directors of Education and other education staff at major commands on DoD and DANTES sponsored VolEd programs, policies, and processes.

Major Duties:

  • As a EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST at the GS-1720-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serving as the Education Program Specialist for a major Voluntary Education (VolEd) program. Planning and directing the implementation of new VolEd programs and services Developing and executing project plans, establishing priorities, and tracking project. requirements for VolEd programs. Analyzing program requirements and changes based on interactions with the field and the Services VolEd community. Providing technical and administrative oversight of assigned programs, providing guidance, and monitoring program execution. Evaluating programs and services measuring return on investment, benefit, and need. Making recommendations on program improvements and providing detailed program updates. Performing COR duties for contracts that provide a variety of academic related services and products supporting DoD VolEd.

Qualifications: You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Planning, developing, and executing educational programs or services addressing the educational needs of diverse populations, including military service members and veterans, with a focus on academic credit for prior learning and military training evaluations; Evaluating educational programs by analyzing data, gathering stakeholder feedback, facilitating working groups, and using results to recommend and implement program improvements specifically related to military credit recognition and the accuracy of military transcripts; Applying project management methodologies to educational projects ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic objectives; Managing all aspects of contracts and vendor relationships, performing COR duties and overseeing financial processes such as budgeting, invoicing, and contract closeout. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1720 series. Degree: that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in a field related to the work of the position to be filled, of which at least 9 semester hours must have been in education courses. or Combination of education and experience -- at least 24 semester hours in a field related to the work of the position to be filled, of which at least 9 semester hours must have been in education courses, plus appropriate experience or additional education. The experience must reflect the level and kind described in C below. or Four years of experience that demonstrated a thorough understanding of the principles and practices underlying the work of this series. This experience must have been of such character and diversity to demonstrate that the applicant possesses an understanding of the field comparable to that normally acquired through successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university. or At least 1 full academic year of professional teaching experience. This experience is defined as full and primary responsibility, under general supervision, for instruction of assigned students in an accredited school or institution. This includes responsibility for preparing and presenting lessons and for evaluating students' progress, including a determination of the students' success or failure according to established criteria. Serving in an assistant capacity to a professor without the authority to determine the students' success or failure to meet course requirements does not meet this criterion. *NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts could result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12907171. Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Application Deadline: 2026-03-23