Summary This position is part of the Defense Media Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for advising and assisting the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs (ATSD(PA) in the management and operation of the American Forces Network (AFN) Program. Responsibilities As a Supervisory Program Manager (Chief Digital Platforms) at the GS-0340-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Directs the acquisition and scheduling of all radio and television programming for the AFN television platforms, live linear streams, and video on demand assets Develops programming strategies; evaluates technical quality, production values, content, and appropriateness against scheduling requirements and content standards Performs supervisory duties; directs program reviews by subordinates and prepares review synopses and acquisition recommendations Serves as the primary Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for AFN Now/AFN Go contracts Senior advisor and principal Point of contact for organizational leadership regarding critical aspects of each digital platform, e.g., planning, logistics, budget, oversight, etc. Evaluates monthly platform performance to identify trends and report on traffic statistics using broadcast, streaming, and web industry-standard metrics and methodology Determines media requirements on behalf of the USG and communicates them to the contractor for completion Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Broadcasting operations in radio and television or streaming at a major media company developing strategies for broadcast/streaming platforms. Working with leadership, contractors, and other stakeholders on key aspects of a project as it relates to successful completion of organization's stated mission goals. Working with multiple stakeholders (internal and external) on a multi­faceted project in the radio and television broadcasting/streaming arena. 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. NOTE: All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Additional Information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Other Notes: Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).