Administrative Officer at U.S. Army Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command | Jobs.InOkinawa

Administrative Officer

U.S. Army Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command 📍 Naha Posted 6 days ago
🔐 Secret SOFA $64K – $83K

Serves as the primary administrative official for a battalion, responsible for planning, developing, and executing the administrative management program.

Serves as the Battalion primary administrative official with responsibility for planning, development, and execution of the Administrative Management program.

Performs a variety of duties pertaining to all aspects of personnel management, reorganization, organization structuring, position management, and manpower utilization.

Provides advice and assistance on the processes and procedures of performance management systems, the incentive awards and beneficial suggestion program, and/or other productivity measurement and improvement programs.

Advises management on civilian personnel matters by researching laws, regulations, and directives related to personnel procedures.

Coordinates with management and higher headquarters to develop and implement command policies and procedures concerning personnel management.

Supervises subordinate personnel and assigns work to subordinate personnel in support of personnel management mission.

Requirements

Who May Apply

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.

Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience which includes: Providing administrative support for a military organization in manpower management, civilian human resources advisement, and the development of administrative policies, regulations, and procedures.

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Business Administration, Business Communications, Business Management.

Combination of Education and Experience

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

Time in Grade Requirement

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

Benefits

Direct deposit of pay is required.

Selectees may receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, home leave, etc.

Pay retention may be offered to selected applicants for positions at overseas locations.

Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.

Relocation incentives may be authorized for eligible candidates.

Living Quarters AllowanceHome leavePCS relocationPay retentionRelocation incentives
Additional Info

Locations

  • Naha, Okinawa, Japan

Position Details

  • Position ID: IPFC-26-12934065-MP
  • Series: 0341 (Administrative Officer)
  • Grade: GS-11
  • Security Clearance: Secret
  • Position Sensitivity: Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
  • Travel Required: Occasional (TravelCode: 1)
  • Telework Eligible: No
  • Remote Work: No
  • Bargaining Unit: No
  • Financial Disclosure: Not required
  • Promotion Potential: None
  • Initial overseas tour length: 36 months
  • Career Program: CP-51 (General Administration and Management)

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
  • Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area.
  • Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care.
  • Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
  • For positions in a foreign country, that country's laws or international agreements may have a direct impact on the ability of an employee's same sex domestic partner or spouse to accompany the employee and receive certain benefits.
  • Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable.
  • Student Loan Repayment is not authorized.
  • Advanced Leave Accrual is not authorized.

Application Information

  • Applications close: April 23, 2026
  • How to Apply: Apply online through USAJOBS
  • Required Documents: Resume, proof of eligibility, transcripts (if using education to qualify), SF-50 (for time-in-grade)
  • Resume must be two pages or less
  • USA Hire Assessments may be required

Evaluation

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials, the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position.

You will be assessed on the following competencies:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Decision Making
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Learning
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Reasoning
  • Self-Management
  • Teamwork

Skills & Keywords

Administrative managementPersonnel managementManpower utilizationPerformance managementCivilian human resourcesPolicy developmentSupervision
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