Supervisory Child and Youth Services (CYS) Program Specialist (Inspections/Analysis)

Quick Facts

Supervise Child and Youth Services (CYS) inspection and analysis work as a first-line supervisor and subject-matter expert within the Inspection and Analysis Branch.

Description

Directs Army-wide implementation of policies, plans, standards, and procedures for analyzing CYS inspections and other programs. Monitors compliance with Child Development Program/DoD certification requirements, may lead inspection teams, and serves as principal advisor to sustain and improve CYS benchmarks. Reviews financial and budget data, approves inspection tools and operational materials, develops program analyses, and communicates strategic key messages.

Responsibilities

• Direct policy, plan, standard, and procedure implementation for CYS inspection and analysis across the Army
• Monitor compliance with Child Development Program/DoD certification requirements and operating procedures
• Serve as inspection team lead for higher headquarters inspections (AHHI) when required
• Act as project officer for analysis requirements, including review of inspection pre-work and related financial/budget data
• Coordinate with finance teams and support financial management training
• Advise on procedures to sustain/improve CYS benchmarks of Quality, Affordability, Availability, and Accountability
• Approve content for Army-wide operational materials (inspection manuals, field operational handbooks, checklists, training)
• Communicate strategic key messages via written/visual mediums (staff papers, slides, reports, flyers, brochures)
• Develop analyses to validate trends and support program improvement
• Plan and assign work; set priorities and schedules; perform supervisory functions (performance management, recognition, dispute resolution, training, development, team-building)
• Ensure alignment with DoD/Army policies, IMCOM G9 standards, laws, and current industry standards
• May serve as Contract Officer Representative

Benefits

• Career opportunities in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more
• Professional development support (training, education, certification)
• Access to some on-base facilities (fitness centers, libraries, amenities)
• Eligibility for health and life insurance, 401k and retirement plans, paid personal time off, and federal holidays for eligible employees
• Situational telework may be available for emergencies or compelling agency needs
• PCS costs may be authorized based on eligibility and government interest

Requirements

• Child Care Tier 1 qualification/eligibility/background requirements
• Satisfactory completion of an employment verification (E-Verify) check
• Health assessment documenting good mental/physical health, freedom from communicable disease, and required immunizations (including annual influenza)
• Valid driver’s license (or ability to obtain/maintain)
• Baccalaureate degree in an appropriate field (early childhood development/education, home economics early childhood emphasis, elementary/special education, or closely related)
• At least 1 year of qualifying experience; qualifications must be clearly verifiable on your resume
• Resume must include required government-position details when applicable
• Transcript submission required; education must be from accredited/pre-accredited institutions (foreign education evaluated for US equivalency)
• At least two years of experience participating/conducting inspections and compliance processes
• Experience leading teams and participating on child/youth inspection teams, including systemic issue identification and benchmark/policy compliance
• Experience analyzing financial and budget data related to child/youth program delivery
• Experience creating and delivering formal written and verbal presentations
• Experience communicating strategic key messages through written and visual mediums