Department of the Army

Program Administrator (BOSS) NF-04

Fort Polk, Louisiana Full time

Program Administrator (BOSS) NF-04

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Fort Polk, Louisiana

Salary Range: $52800 - $55000 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located with the Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) program at Fort Polk, Louisiana. The BOSS program offers a variety of events and activities to help Soldiers make the most of their free time. From exciting outdoor adventures to social gatherings and volunteer opportunities, BOSS provides fun, meaningful ways to stay active, meet new people, and enjoy military life.

Major Duties:

  • Serves as the Program Administrator and subject matter expert (SME) for the installation Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers (BOSS) Program.
  • Directly supervises and provides guidance and training to the BOSS President and Vice President on all assigned duties. Also responsible for providing guidance and training to over 500 BOSS representatives on the installation.
  • Oversees, plans, coordinates, and administers activities based on the pillars of the BOSS program, i.e. community service and recreation and leisure.
  • Solicits for sponsorship under the direct supervision of the installation MWR Marketing Department. Develops a marketing plan for recreational programs.
  • Responsible for the set-up and teardown of portable staging equipment supporting installation special events. Briefs the installation command group on upcoming events.

Qualifications: 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: Applicants must have experience performing work similar to the duties listed above. Must be able to manage multiple projects and determine priorities of work under the guidance of SOPs, APF and NAF BOSS regulations, and immediate supervisor. Ability to learn military correspondence procedures and dealing with the public. Must also possess excellent verbal and written skills in English. Must have a working knowledge of basic software, i.e. Knowledge of budget formulation and administration is also required. Highly preferred candidates will be referred to management first. In addition to meeting the above qualifications, highly preferred is defined as also meeting all of the criteria listed below: A minimum of 2 years experience preparing and managing a budget. A minimum of 2 years experience planning, executing, and evaluating events and recreational programming. A minimum of 1 year experience advising, mentoring, or directing a committee, board, volunteer organization or similar. A minimum of 1 year experience developing marketing plans and building partnerships with external community organizations. Highly preferred experience must be clearly stated in resume to be qualified as highly preferred To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

How to Apply: You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below: 1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement number O2NAFEP-26-12946668. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 05/11/2026 to receive consideration. Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to include in your application. Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account and designate the document type when submitting your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Click this link to preview the application:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12946668. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found at https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us. To verify of check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status, and the date it was last updated. For information on what each application status means, visit https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status. 2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions on how to request a paper application.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-11