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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PLANS, OPERATIONS AND TRAINING

Army National Guard Units · Posted 1 days ago

On-site Camp Dodge Military Reservation, IA $107K – $139K Apply by Jul 9, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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About the Role

IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is open to current on-board Title 5 and Title 32 employees of the Iowa Army National Guard. Military membership is required. LOCATION: G3, Johnston, IA

What You'll Do

  • As a ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PLANS, OPERATIONS AND TRAINING, GS-0301-13 your duties are below.
  • Serves as the primary staff officer for the formulation of plans, policies, and the programming and budgeting data pertaining to operations and security.
  • Provides oversight of military support programs requiring interface with civilian agencies and organizations; training facilities; individual and collective training; professional development and enhancement education.
  • Responsible for readiness, force management and mobilization in support of ARNG personnel and units assigned in the state or territory.
  • Plans, develops, manages and directs the execution of multi-million dollar budget programs.
  • Advises the TAG and NGB on the condition and progress of programs and initiatives of the directorate.
  • Serves on various national and state councils, committees, and boards to ensure consideration of impacts on readiness.
  • Exercises oversight/execution of the coordination for support of training, operations, and organizational functions in readiness and immediate military response to natural or manmade situations and emergencies.
  • State point of contact for local/state/federal agencies in planning, managing, and executing Military Support to Civil Authorities (MSCA), including response to terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). 35% Provides management guidance and leadership to subordinate personnel as the program manager for the directorate.
  • Manages formulation and planning of organizational objectives, policies, priorities, and procedures to ensure the National Guard missions are implemented in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Formulation includes establishment and revision of plans, policies, programs, and budgets incidental to the functional responsibilities of the directorate.
  • Involves planning, directing, coordinating, controlling, and evaluating the varied activities of the functional areas to include Operations, Training, Mobilization, Readiness, Force Management, Military Support to Civil Authorities, Training Sites, Regional Training Institutes, Civil Support Teams, and programs such as Counterdrug, State Partnership, Youth and other community support programs.
  • Functional area personnel accomplish resolution of emergency situations or unusual problems which develop in the daily operation of the office.
  • Serves as the primary directorate in conducting long-range planning.

Requirements

  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires military membership in a compatible military assignment in the Iowa Army National Guard.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Acceptance of this excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 07/09/2026 .
  • FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.
  • Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations Section of this Announcement to understand the qualification requirements, and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying.
  • SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a clearance as required by this position.
  • If the selectee does not possess the applicable security clearance when hired, application must be made within 30 days of the start date.
  • Failure to make application for the required security clearance will result in termination of employment.
  • Failure to complete prescribed courses may be cause for reassignment or termination of FTS.
  • This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
  • An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
  • Military Rank Requirements: OFFICERS (O-4 to O-5)

Personality Fit

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Job ID: 625b34aa-fd80-4410-a3fc-44e0cc78026b

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