Program Operations Specialist (CYS) NF-04

Summary

This position is located at the Youth Services Base, Fort Huachuca, AZ. Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Child and Youth Services (CYS) Employee Childcare Fee applicable to employees working at least 15 hours per week: First Child: 100% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Second and Subsequent Child: 25% childcare fee discount (all CYS employees) Incentives and Bonuses Incentives and bonuses will not be paid.

Duties

• Performs duties under the general direction of the Child and Youth Services (CYS) Coordinator who outlines program objectives and is available for discussion of complicated and unprecedented matters.
• Assists CYS Services coordinator with operational functions of the CYS program in accordance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Assists CYS Coordinator with budget preparation and justification. Analyzes monthly budget reports and uses analysis to make adjustments in the programs to support CYS financial and program goals.
• Recruits, hires and supervises staff to include the CYS Nurse, the Functional Technology Specialist and other overarching CYS Personnel not directly tied to a specific program.
• Utilizes automated systems to collect and maintain up-to-date statistical data and oversee the collection and accurate accounting of funds. Analyzes statistical data for inclusion in the CYS Annual Report.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: Progressive work experience directly related to the duties to be performed as described in numbers 1 thru 6 below equivalent to the next lower grade level. 1. Experience working with regulatory, personnel, funding, and budgeting proponents. Knowledge of management analysis, personnel development, and APF and NAF funding and oversight relationship to CYS programs. 2. Four years of program administration experience in child and youth programs. 3. Experience in training adults and working effectively with command staff, professional staff and parents. 4. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize work, and analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data and recognize solutions. 5. Comprehensive oral and communications skills and analytical writing skills. Ability to present ideas and proposals to a variety of audiences. 6. Demonstrated ability using computers with standard office software such Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, and e-mail. In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": The most highly qualified candidate will have knowledge of and experience in working with CYMS and CYERT or similar automated systems. The experience and knowledge listed above MUST be reflected on your resume to be considered a highly preferred candidate. Applicants meeting the highly preferred criteria position will be referred first to the Selecting Official. All other applicants will be referred for consideration if the certificate (referral list) is returned with no selection.

How to apply

You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below: 1. Electronically: (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Announcement number C2SCNAFCY-26-13049293. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 09/10/2026 to receive consideration. Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to include in your application. Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account and designate the document type when submitting your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Click this link to preview the application:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13049293. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found at https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us. To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status 2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions on how to request a paper application.