Education Program Administrator
What you'd do
This position is part of the Department of War Media Activity (WMA). The incumbent will be responsible for providing policy and procedures for DoW audiovisual and visual information activities and operations such as Combat Camera operation, and for newspapers and print media throughout DoD such as the European and Pacific Stars and Stripes newspapers.
Major duties
As a Education Program Administrator at the GS-1710-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as the Vice Provost of Academic Services, providing executive leadership and continuity of operations. Oversee the Course Development Office, research activities, and library/media center to ensure the effective delivery of academic programs and institutional services. Directs the planning, development, evaluation, and modernization of DoW communication training and education programs, ensuring curricula, instructional methodologies, and educational technologies align with operational requirements, strategic priorities, and emerging workforce needs. Leads institutional accreditation, curriculum governance, program evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives while advising senior leadership on strategic planning, policy development, resource requirements, budgets, acquisitions, and contract oversight to support organizational objectives. Exercises full supervisory authority over multidisciplinary professional staff, including planning and assigning work, evaluating performance, resolving employee issues, developing workforce capabilities, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing organization committed to continuous improvement. Represents DINFOS in senior-level engagements with Military Departments, DoW organizations, academia, accrediting bodies, and industry partners to build consensus, resolve complex issues, and ensure education and training programs remain responsive to Service requirements and institutional priorities. Leads enterprise modernization initiatives by integrating emerging educational technologies, advancing innovative instructional strategies, and promoting data-informed decision-making to enhance learning outcomes, institutional effectiveness, and mission readiness.
What you need to qualify
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: Leading or supervising education, training, or workforce development programs, including the planning, development, evaluation, modernization, and continuous improvement of instructional curricula or learning initiatives. Advising senior leaders on strategic planning, policy development, resource management, and organizational initiatives while leading quality assurance, accreditation, or program evaluation efforts to ensure mission effectiveness and compliance. Managing complex, cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders, contracts, and emerging technologies to achieve organizational objectives and improve operational performance. 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 1710 series. If you are using your education to meet the IOR: You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application. For School Administration Positions: 1. Bachelor's Degree or higher: that was supplemented by professional teaching or staff experience at the elementary or secondary levels that demonstrated thorough knowledge of the operation of educational programs at the elementary or secondary levels, and completion of at least one semester or the equivalent of graduate-level course work in school administration or school management, and/or curriculum development. You must submit transcripts. Or 2. Possession of a permanent license or certificate for school administrator (either elementary or secondary) issued by a State, the District of Columbia, or one of the territories or possessions of the United States. Certification must be uploaded to your application. *NOTE: If you are using the above to qualify, you MUST submit proof of certification or license for verification. Your documentation MUST be uploaded at the time you apply. *NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.
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