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Defense Media Activity Supervisory Program Manager (Chief Digital Platforms) in United States
Summary This position is part of the Defense Media Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for advising and assisting the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs (ATSD(PA)) in the management and operation of the American Forces Network (AFN) Program. Responsibilities As a Supervisory Program Manager (Chief Digital Platforms) at the GS-0340-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Directs the acquisition and scheduling of all radio and television programming for the AFN television platforms, live linear streams, and video on demand assets. Develops programming strategies; evaluates technical quality, production values, content, and appropriateness against scheduling requirements and content standards. Performs supervisory duties; directs program reviews by subordinates and prepares review synopses and acquisition recommendations. Serves as the primary Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for AFN Now/AFN Go contracts. Senior advisor and principal Point of contact for organizational leadership regarding critical aspects of each digital platform, e.g., planning, logistics, budget, oversight, etc. Evaluates monthly platform performance to identify trends and report on traffic statistics using broadcast, streaming, and web industry-standard metrics and methodology. Determines media requirements on behalf of the USG and communicates them to the contractor for completion. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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: Developing strategies for broadcast/streaming platforms, and operations in radio and television or streaming at a major media company; Serving as senior advisor and principal point of contact for the organizational leadership regarding critical aspects of each digital platform, e.g., planning, logistics, budget, oversight, etc.; Working with multiple stakeholders (internal and external) on a multi-faceted project in the radio and television broadcasting/streaming arena. 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. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information 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: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs (ICTAP eligibility): 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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP 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. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.