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MILITARY FUNERAL HONOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Army National Guard Units · Posted 55 days ago
On-site Helena, MT $62K – $80K Apply by Aug 6, 2026 Miscellaneous Administration And Program ENTJESTJINFJINFP Operations
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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a MILITARY FUNERAL HONOR PROGRAM COORDINATOR, Position Description Number D2023000, and is part of the Montana Army National Guard, G1. Selecting Official: COL Janel Wiese *Also advertised Title 5: (Open internal to Categories 1-6; veterans' preference DOES NOT apply) at MT-13008131-T5-26-573 (Open to the public; veterans' preference DOES apply) at MT-13008132-T5-26-579
What You'll Do
- →Performs program development and the coordination of functions for the Military Funeral Honors Program (MFHP), which provides military funeral honor ceremonies for service members and veterans.
- →The position serves as an agency coordinator for the statewide MFHP in promotion and coordination of the program through the education of the State's National Guard, active component, veteran's service organizations, and other Veteran's advocacy groups.
- →Develops, implements, interprets, and publishes SOPs, policies, operating regulations, and procedures.
- →Plans, develops, schedules, and makes recommendations for changes to MFHP.
- →Responsible for creating a cooperative network of agencies, organizations, and individuals whose interactions can lead to an improved MFHP.
- →Develops, manages, and coordinates MFHP training for the state.
- →Is responsible for maintaining the documentation and recording the certifications into the various NGB required systems.
- →Recruits, organizes, and trains National Guardsmen from within the Guard communities to render Military Funeral Honors in a professional and dignified manner.
- →The Military Funeral Honors Manager coordinates with NGB and the Regional Casualty Assistance Coordinator (CAC) for assistance and support in the conducting of training for the Military Funeral Honors/Casualty Assistance Programs in support of the State's Program.
- →Serves as the primary point of contact, coordinator, and advisor for questions regarding Military Funeral Honors and/or Casualty Assistance.
- →Receives request for Honor Guard support, verifies eligibility, and assigns appropriate Funeral Honors Staff to perform the ceremony.
- →Provides advisory services to family members of deceased military members (current and former), and serves as a liaison between the family, funeral directors, veterans services organizations, Veterans Affairs offices, National Guard Bureau (NGB), Regional CAC, and other military services.
- →Provides assistance to the family members by advising them of the deceased member's entitlements and provides information or assistance with filling out any required forms.
- →Maintains files and libraries of current funeral/casualty assistance material including policies, procedures, and guidance from Department of Defense (DoD), NGB, Regional CAC, and the Veterans Administration.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 04c37d73-b541-4c95-8b35-2a6908c298f9
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