ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

You will serve as a ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER in the COLLEGE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION of NAVAL WAR COLLEGE.

You will serve as the principal advisor to College of Distance Education (CDE) leadership on administrative operations, resource management, workforce planning, and organizational compliance. You will formulate, execute, monitor, and analyze CDE budget and financial-management activities; develop funding priorities; and prepare reports and decision-support materials for senior leadership. You will manage and coordinate administrative resources, including personnel actions, recruitment support, travel, facilities, property accountability, and information-technology lifecycle requirements.

You will provide acquisition and contracting support by translating operational requirements into performance work statements, statements of work, task orders, and related documentation. You will develop and implement administrative policies, procedures, and process improvements; analyze complex operational issues; and recommend practical solutions that sustain mission continuity. You will supervise administrative personnel, assign and monitor work, conduct recurring operational reviews, and ensure coordinated support across CDE programs and stakeholders.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Serving as a senior administrative advisor responsible for budget, workforce, contracting, travel, facilities, IT, and operational management in support of mission objectives; 2) Managing large scale budgets, analyzing resource requirements, developing funding recommendations, and monitoring financial execution; 3) Providing administrative leadership through coordination of personnel, resources, and organizational activities to support mission accomplishment and organizational goals; and 4) Advising senior leaders and key stakeholders through analysis, briefings, and recommendations to support strategic decision-making and mission effectiveness.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.