Director of US Army Heritage and Education Center with Security Clearance

Duties You will serve as Director of of the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center (AHEC). AHEC is a national resource comprising an extensive archive of soldier memoirs, photographs and unit records; a high-quality museum; and the largest library in the U.S. Army. As part of the U.S. Army War College, AHEC provides historical support to graduate professional military education courses, engages with the American public, and supports national and international researchers. You will provide leadership and strategic vision, plan, direct, and administer all programs and activities of the Center, including archival, library, museum, public and educational programs. Manage a diverse workforce and organizational budget. Maintain close working relationships with the other schools, centers, institutes, and programs that comprise the U.S. Army War College. Develop cooperative relationships and partnership ventures with academic and other institutions in support of the AHECs mission and goals. Conduct extensive public relations in support of the AHEC mission. Work closely with the supporting non-profit Army Heritage Foundation. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance. Must comply with the Drug Testing Program requirements (pre-employment testing and random testing after being appointed). Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens This is a full-time term appointment in the excepted service not to exceed 4 years starting on or about summer 2024. Appointment may be extended in one- to five-year increments thereafter. As a term employee you will be eligible for medical insurance, life insurance, retirement, dental and vision. You will be eligible earn annual leave and sick leave. Qualification Requirements: Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position; or Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field; or Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. In addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements above, applicants will be rated on the following: SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Applicants will be rated on the criteria listed below: 1. Ability to lead a complex organization in support of other complex organizations. Experience in enterprise leadership with demonstrated ability to lead a diverse and highly educated organization. Experience working with complex digital knowledge management tools, finding aids, and/or information management systems. Demonstrated performance directing the development and execution of distinct and complex operations and organizations. Candidates should have experience in at least one of the following: library operations, archives, museum operations, and/ or public history. - Proficiency in executing budgets, managing personnel and facilities management. 2. Ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. - Skilled in developing long-term strategies and plans for libraries, archives, outreach activities and/or museums. Ability to ability to effectively lead change. 3. Demonstrated Ability in Leading People. Experience fostering an environment that enables people who are culturally different (race, age, sex, level of education, life-style choices, belief systems, etc.) to work together cooperatively and effectively. 4. History Minded and Leader Development Focused. Possesses a passion and deep appreciation for military history. Active involvement in professional networks relevant to archives, libraries, military history, and/or museums. 5. Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to negotiate, shape, and positively influence various actions and initiatives. Graduate degree in a field that relates to the AHEC mission or duties of the director is strongly preferred. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: . Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is an Engineers and Scientists (non-construction) Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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. Visit for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be authorized. This position is not eligible for regular and recurring telework. This position is eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework". Situational telework is sometimes also referred to as episodic, intermittent, unscheduled, or ad-hoc telework. Situational telework is approved on a case-by-case basis, where the hours worked were not part of a previously approved, ongoing, and regular telework schedule. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the experience and education requirements listed on this announcement. If you are one of the top candidates, you may be invited to interview. Depending on the strength of the applicant pool, this process may take several months after the closing date of the job announcement. If selected, you will receive a tentative job offer. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying as errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. 1. Letter of application addressing the required KSAs and other qualifications, as listed in the QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED section above. 2. Statement of vision (no more than two pages). 3. Curriculum vitae or résumé. 4. Academic Transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are required with your application submission. If selected you will be required to provide official copies of transcripts. 5. List of at least four professional references (include full contact information). References must be disinterested, i.e., persons who can affirm the candidate's qualifications but have no stake in the outcome of the selection. 6. A short narrative of one page or less that describes how you would contribute to an atmosphere of valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion at the U.S. Army War College through teaching, scholarship, and/or service. If you claim veteran's preference, you must submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD 214 Member Copy 4, SF-15, Letter from the VA, etc). NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resour