Administrative Officer for Military Education Schools
Lead administrative operations for military-connected schools serving PK–grade 8 students in a federal education district.
Best for:Best for experienced administrators with expertise in school operations, budget management, and personnel oversight in a federal or military education setting.
Overview
This position is for an Administrative Officer within the Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA), overseeing five schools that serve military-connected students from pre-kindergarten through grade 8. The role involves managing budgets, personnel, student records, and facility operations across a network of 24 schools in four states. The successful candidate will coordinate with headquarters, ensure compliance with regulations, and supervise support staff while supporting the educational needs of nearly 10,000 students annually. The position is part of a broader federal effort to provide structured education for military families, requiring strong organizational and administrative skills.
What you'll do
- Plan, manage, and execute annual budgets for school operations and personnel.
- Coordinate with headquarters to manage manpower support and hiring actions for civilian staff.
- Oversee student registration, attendance tracking, academic records, and tuition status management.
- Administer school property, equipment, and facility management to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Prepare and submit reports using information management systems for school administration and personnel.
- Manage facility safety, security programs, and compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Supervise support staff and provide first-line leadership for administrative teams.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Public Administration, Business Administration, or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR specialized experience as defined by federal GS-09 standards.
Language: English (proficiency required for all duties)
Instruction: English
- Proven experience in budget formulation, analysis, and execution for educational institutions.
- Experience managing manpower support and civilian personnel actions in a federal or military setting.
- Strong administrative skills in student records, attendance tracking, and academic record maintenance.
- Familiarity with federal regulatory compliance for school operations and safety protocols.
- Leadership experience in supervising support staff and managing administrative teams.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service.
- Direct deposit of pay is mandatory.
- One-year probationary period may be required.
- Appointment subject to suitability/fitness determination via background investigation.
- Tier 3 (T3) investigation with childcare checks required due to interaction with children under 18.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-23
Applicants must submit their application through the USAJOBS portal. The process includes completing a detailed resume and, if qualifying based on education, providing transcripts. Reasonable accommodation requests for assessments must be submitted prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications and experience.
- CV or resume
- Transcripts (if qualifying based on education)
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship
- Selective Service Certification (if applicable)
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