Dean of Academics

Created at: September 18, 2025 00:25

Company: Defense Threat Reduction Agency

Location: Kirtland AFB, NM, 87117

Job Description:

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
You may qualify at the GS-13 grade level if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Management of an academic program within an adult education organization. Conduct of instructional design, including assessments, design analysis, presentation preparation. Performance of analytical and evaluative studies to identify and resolve issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature. Development, implementation and enforcement of standardized processes and procedures. The evaluation and validation of workforce structure, staffing and utilization. You may qualify at the GS-14 grade level if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Management of an academic program within an adult education organization. Conduct of instructional design, including assessments, design analysis, presentation preparation. Performance of analytical and evaluative studies to identify and resolve issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature. Development, implementation and enforcement of standardized processes and procedures. Conduct of strategic planning for an academic organization, to include the anticipation and prioritization of requirements, workforce structure, staffing, and resources. Developing local policies and procedures for a wide range of contracting actions. (Experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume). 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 1701 series. A. Degree that included or was supplemented by major study in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position. B. Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the 4-year course of study described in A above. *Doctoral or Master's Degree preferred but not required *NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.
As a Dean of Academics at the GS-1701-13/14 some of your typical work assignments may include: The Dean is responsible for the academic, personnel, financial, and administrative affairs of the school. Serves as the chief academic officer within the DNWS. Communicates the vision and goals of the school to community of interest. Provides leadership and guidance for all aspects of the Department's operations including: curriculum development; academic outreach; engagement with the wider civilian and Professional Military Education (PME) academic world; and faculty recruitment and development. Works closely with the school's leadership, fostering and maintaining cooperative relationships with other divisions and programs, and encouraging seamless integration across the organization.


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