PROGRAM DELIVERY SPECIALIST Job in Fort McNair, DC

Vacancy No. NDU-12774087-25-EN Department National Defense University
Salary $76,023.00 to $94,882.00 Grade 2 to 2
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/1/2025 Close Date 8/15/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Fort McNair, DC


Summary

National Defense University (NDU) supports the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world.

This is a Title 10 Excepted Service Appointment. Appointment is not to exceed 3 years with the possibility for extension.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to current National Defense University (NDU) employees.

Duties

The Program Delivery Specialist is responsible for delivering the administrative, logistical, and programmatic support required to execute CSWMD's education, policy support, research, and outreach missions. The incumbent will engage with high-level officials and senior leaders within the U.S. government on a regular basis while supporting CSWMD's programs and activities. The incumbent will perform various program management tasks to support the Center's mission areas. The Program Delivery Specialist also performs administrative business tasks that support the Center's internal operations.

  1. Supports the design, development, and execution of the Center's programs and events. Assists in: a) the design of events, to include identifying staff support requirements, options for event space, and determining resourcing needs; b) the development of events, to include reserving event space, advising on assignment of event support responsibilities, and interfacing with University staff on relevant logistics and event support requirements; c) the execution of events, to include managing day-of logistics and staff support.
  2. Supports Center research, policy support, educational programs and initiatives by providing administrative and program management support to CSWMD project leads.
  3. Disseminates guidance and executes administrative business tasks to support the delivery of INSS CSWMD policy support, research, and outreach programs. Manages internal administrative processes affecting the Center, advising on long-range goals and objectives, and changes in organizational arrangements. Interfaces directly with the university staff to support Center operations. Sustains Center's contact database with exterior organizations. Serves as super timekeeper and submits financial purchase requests for approval. Interfaces with the INSS Dean of Administration on all programmatic and administrative matters.
  4. Leads efforts to ensure the CSWMD social media and other online platforms effectively promote the work of the Center, to include its outreach and engagement activities, programs, and events. Uses social media analytical data to track and analyze audience engagement with Center programs. Interfaces with NDU and INSS website and social media leads to support these tasks and ensure CSWMD alignment with all relevant NDU and INSS guidance on information technology, strategic communications, or related topics.
  5. Interacts on a professional basis and builds productive relationships with personnel from National Defense University, U.S. Government agencies, allied and partner governments, international organizations, academic and the private sector, as required.
  6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.ssa.gov/)
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
  • The position is governed by 10 USC 1595 and NDUI 1416.0l dated March 2017.
  • Must be able and willing to travel both domestically and internationally. Travel is seldom required. Less than 20 % of the time.
  • The incumbent must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Possess an earned bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or international equivalent).
  • Have at least 12 months of experience supporting programs and executing projects that require organizing, implementing, and executing various tasks with timelines; this includes providing administrative, logistical, and/or programmatic support to an office, event, or program (i.e. coordinating travel, procurement, training, event set-up, etc.).
  • Have at least 12 months of experience supporting education programs at the University- level, to include having experience with data entry and providing student administration (i.e. filing and preparing instructional documents and student records).
  • Have at least 6 months of experience managing websites, social media, or e-leaming software programs.
  • Have at least 6 months of experience conducting independent or directed ad hoc research to support an academic project or organizational mission.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team and to interact and collaborate professionally with staff and personnel internal and external to an office or organization.
  • Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Possess a Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or international equivalent) in an international relations/affairs, security studies, political science, public policy, or national security-related discipline or technical degree relevant to deterrence and countering weapons of mass destruction.
  • Knowledge of deterrence and countering WMD issues, especially as they relate to U.S. Government national security and homeland security policies and interests, and understanding of deterrence concepts and WMD characteristics.
  • Possess program management experience, to include the ability to manage data and perform data analysis to inform senior leader decision-making and stakeholder reporting.
  • Possess experience or the educational equivalent for using academic technology and e-learning software to facilitate online course/seminar delivery and development.
  • Possess social media management experience and the ability to use social media and other online platforms to promote organizational events, programs, and engagements; knowledgeable about how to perform social media analytics.
  • Ability to perform fact-finding research, develop recommendations, and prepare the initial draft of a section of report findings.
  • Possess experience working and engaging with senior leaders across the USG, foreign governments, international organizations, or the private sector.

Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or international equivalent).

Official Transcripts: Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if the position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified PRIOR to appointment, if selected for the role.
* An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence PRIOR to appointment.

    • Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You must provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation upon request. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
    • For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education.

Additional information

Background or Security Investigation: This is a Sensitive Compartmented Information position which requires a background investigation. The individual selected for this position is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security determination to occupy a Sensitive Compartmented Information position within the agency as a condition of employment.

Initial Probationary Period: You will be required to serve an initial probationary period of 18 months.

Reemployed Annuitants: Department of Defense has the authority to hire annuitants without reduction in pay. For more information, go to: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V300.pdf

All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-4434 for assistance.

National Defense University (NDU) is the premier national security institution focused on advanced joint education, leader development and scholarship. Under the direction and leadership of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the oversight of the Director for Joint Force Development, Joint Staff (J-7), NDU offers a collegial and collaborative academic environment to support the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) and other graduate level programs to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world.

NDU is comprised of five primary educational institutions and four additional component agencies: National War College (NWC), Dwight Eisenhower School (ES), Joint Forces Staff College (JFSC), College of International Security Affairs (CISA), the College of Information and Cyberspace (CIC), Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS), International Student Management Office, Operations Support and the CAPSTONE General and Flag Officer Course.

NDU has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security, and thrift savings plan (TSP); health, life, and long-term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. NDU employees enjoy flexible work schedules, transit subsidy and situational telework opportunities.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

A screening panel will review your resume and narrative answers to the assessment questions to evaluate your qualifications for the position. NDU uses a multi-tier selection process for academic positions.

The following questions will be reviewed by the NDU screening panel https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12774087.

The Assessment Questionnaire collects information on your education, training and experience related to the following critical competencies:


Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.ssc-cc@mail.mil

Required Documents

You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

  1. Résumé: The latest resume submitted will be used to determine qualifications. All conferred degrees and certifications should be included in your resume for full consideration
  2. Complete Assessment Questionnaire
  3. Other Supporting Documents - Refer to the eligibilities section for documents to submit.
NOTE: Transcripts are not required at time of application submission. Your resume and narrative answers to the hiring criteria will be reviewed by the NDU screening panel to evaluate your qualifications for the position. If selected for an interview, official transcripts will be requested at that time to verify educational requirements are met.

Eligibilities Information: The following supporting documents are REQUIRED to verify your individual eligibility status. Not all will apply for each applicant. They MUST be received by the closing date of the announcement.
  1. SF-50 - (If applicable) Notification of Personnel Action for current or former federal employees- with the exception of current permanent NDU employees, please provide your most recent SF50 or the SF50 reflecting Career/Career-Conditional tenure and the highest grade held on a permanent basis.
  2. If you claim Veteran's Preference:
    - You must submit a copy of your DD Form-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty", showing the dates of active duty service, type of discharge and the character of service. Alternatively, If you are a current military member in active duty service and do not have a copy of your DD Form-214, you must submit a written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application for this position. The certification should also include your rank, dates of active duty service and what they condition of discharge is thought to be.
    - If claiming 10-point preference and/or are a 30% or more Disabled Veteran, you must submit both a DD Form-214 or expected discharge documentation as described above AND a copy of a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or your branch of service certifying the presence of service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of disability
    - If you are claiming eligibility based on 10-point derived veterans' preference (i.e. a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran claiming veterans' preference when the veteran is unable to use it), you must also submit a Standard Form 15 (SF-15) "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" and any required documents indicated on the SF-15 to substantiate the claimed preference.
  3. Other documents identified in the announcement.
WARNING: Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by the closing date of the announcement at 11:59 EST, or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information. The Details page will display the status of your application.

It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered or uploaded is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.

Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
3. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

Agency contact information

HR Customer Care Center
Address
National Defense University
300 5th Avenue Bldg 62
Washington, DC 20319
US

Next steps

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The questionnaire will assess your qualifications for the job. ALL eligible applicants will be referred to NDU which will convene a board to review all of the applicants. NDU will contact the applicants directly they would like to interview. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

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