Job Summary

This position is located at Stars and Stripes Pacific, Tokyo, Japan. This position is eligible for the the NAF benefits package and leave accrual. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications: 1. Candidates for this executive position must demonstrate a proven track record of competence within the public or private sector performing the full range of executive management duties. 2. Must be highly skilled in written and verbal communications, have excellent presentation skills, and possess proven leadership abilities. 3. To qualify for this position, you must have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying experience must be demonstrated by accomplished work assignments that demonstrate the following: a. Ability to direct a multi-faceted organization entity that manages several essential supporting and facilitative services; b. Ability to plan, direct and oversee the development, installation and management of a strategic transformation and communication program on a nationwide level; c. Ability to provide creative solutions to complex organizational, personnel, resource, and planning problems under conditions of extreme pressure; d. Skill in performing managerial functions including staff planning, direction and evaluation (i.e., setting priorities, determining resource requirements, organizing work, establishing deadlines, monitoring progress, and evaluating outcomes); and e. Ability to interact with diverse people and skill in maintaining effective working relationships with officials and executives inside and outside of an organization; f. Ability to understand and effectively blend the tactical and support needs of the Army. Preferred are those candidates who possess education consisting of a baccalaureate or higher level degree and have applicable professional experience in a military service environment performing duties similar to those described above. Highly Qualified Criteria: 1. At least 1 year of work experience at a news or media organization equivalent to the next lower level indicating the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the work of the position. 2. Experience as staff advisor or operational manager or major department head with a media organization or a government agency/department. 3. An advanced degree in business administration (MBA) or a similar post graduate degree. 4. Direct supervisory experience. 5. Experience in analyzing operational issues and developing and implementing solutions. 6. Experience in developing procurement and strategic planning documents. The experience and knowledge listed above MUST be reflected on your resume to be considered a highly preferred candidate. Applicants meeting the Highly Preferred criteria will be referred first to the Selecting Official.** Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 30 August 1993.