Office of the Military Advocate - Program Specialist

Office of the Military Advocate - Program Specialist

Harry S. Truman Building - Jefferson City, MO

Annual Salary: $42,000 - $55,000 (dependent on qualifications & experience)

The salary indicated represents a base pay rate. If the individual selected is eligible for a pay differential (e.g., years of service), it will be added to the total compensation in your paycheck. A pay differential does not raise your base pay.

Why You’ll Love This Position:

Do you have a deep-seated respect for our nation’s military? Are you passionate about the opportunities the military provides the citizens of Missouri? If you are looking for a career opportunity where YOU can make a difference helping preserve and protect Missouri’s military installations as well as enhancing our state’s defense industries, then this is the team for you! This is an exciting opportunity within the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) Office of the Military Advocate. As program specialist, you will directly support the Military Advocate who serves as the liaison between state and federal branches of government while also serving as the Executive Director of the Missouri Military Preparedness and Enhancement Commission (MMPEC).

#TeamDED is an energetic environment that encourages economic growth by supporting Missouri’s businesses and diverse industries, strengthening our communities, developing a talented and skilled workforce, and maintaining a high quality of life. Together, #WeServeMO.

Why DED? Why Missouri? https://ded.mo.gov/business-services

• • Assist the Military Advocate in overall coordination of military project and grant portfolio by ensuring the following:
    • Ensure project and portfolio tracking mechanisms are in place
    • Track progress, accountability, and transparency in projects
    • Check-ins, support, project management, and reporting
  • Develop and maintain professional relationships with Missouri businesses, employers, military leadership, senior government officials, legislators, and citizens
  • Research available material and databases, gather, compile and verify information including statistical data
  • Prepare technical and customized reports, presentations, and other informational materials including charts and graphs via PowerPoint or related publication software
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute the logistics, content, and public relations of MMPEC meetings and other strategic meetings
  • Liaise between the Military Advocate/MMPEC and DED support staff
  • Record official meeting minutes as necessary
  • Serve on the MMPEC Strategic Planning Committee responsible for the biennial strategic plan
  • Serve as the representative from the Office of Military Advocate in meetings and events as directed by the Military Advocate
  • Prepare and edit correspondence
  • Track expenditure information and provide status reports relating to the Office of Military Advocate budget
  • Establish and maintain filing systems; prepare and/or oversee the preparation of records for storage and/or archiving in accordance with the State of Missouri Record Retention Schedules
  • Develop and maintain an understanding of Department of Defense policies, protocol, and appropriations
  • Research, procure, and implement enterprise technology
  • Assist the Military Advocate, legislative liaison, and general counsel in the interpretation of legislation and state statutes related to military affairs
  • Provide input on office budget and policies
  • Liaise with executive staff in support of the Military Advocate on future proposals and submissions of the National Security Crossroads, a federal defense initiative with multi-state impact
  • Attend meetings statewide with occasional out of state travel events as directed by the Military Advocate
  • Represent the Military Advocate by engaging with Governor’s staff, legislators and their staff, and state agency leadership as directed
  • Address Office of the Military Advocate constituent email and telephone general inquiries
  • Post content to Office of the Military Advocate social media channels
  
  
  • Perform other related work as assigned
  
  

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  • Four or more years of professional experience with demonstrated knowledge in Military Affairs and/or the business practices and principles of the Economic Development field. This can be obtained through a combination of work experience and completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Economics, Business or Public Administration, or a closely related field
  
  • Prior service in the U.S. Military - Active, Reserves or National Guard - is highly desirable, but not required
  
  Competencies:
  
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  
  • Ability to organize, manage and participate in outreach efforts statewide both independently and collectively with partners
  
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department officials, federal, state and local officials, government and community leaders, and the public
  
  • Ability to communicate effectively and to prepare complete and concise reports
  
  • High-proficiency with the Microsoft suite including Power Point or a comparable production software for presentations
  
  • Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with constituents’ contacts to plan, organize and complete complex assignments within given deadlines
  
  • Ability to travel in the performance of assigned duties required
  
  • Ability to demonstrate regular and reliable attendance
  
  

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have questions about this position please contact DED Human Resources at HRHelpdesk@ded.mo.gov .

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