Director, National Veterans Services

Director, National Veterans ServicesWashington DC Location - Washington DC, DC 20002OverviewSalary Range $132,616.00 - $169,085.50 Salary/year Position Type Full TimeDescriptionAdministers the VFW's National Veterans Service program in accordance with established mandates of the organization, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and other federal agencies of jurisdiction. Advises the National Veterans Service Advisory Committee, consisting of the incumbent Commander-in-Chief, Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief, Junior Vice Commander-in-Chief, and the four immediate Past Commanders-in-Chief, on veterans' service program and budget issues. Advises the National Officers, through the Executive Director, on National Veterans Service programs and policy issues. Represents the VFW membership before various national committees and federal agencies to articulate the VFW National Veterans Service position. Responsible for identifying issues involving service to veterans and military personnel and suggesting organizational positions and policy solutions. Crafts and implements the National Veterans Service Strategic Plan. Has supervisory control over the VFW field offices to include the Board of Veterans Appeals, certain national service offices, and the Benefits Delivery at Discharge program to include coordination with executive level Department of Veterans Affairs and military senior staff. Responsible for the NVS training and quality assurance programs which provides technical expertise and general oversight to nearly 2,000 VFW-accredited representatives. Has supervisory responsibility for the implementation of federal veterans' health care, economic opportunity, homelessness, suicide prevention, and transition benefits, and advises on statutory each such federal entitlement and benefit. Responsible for oversight of the NVS benefits casework portfolio.QualificationsPosition requires VFW membership eligibility in order to address the VFW Convention and National Council of Administration. Position requires a bachelor's degree or seven to ten years directly related work experience. An advanced degree is preferred. Superior human relations, analytical and management ability to efficiently administer the NVS program and to communicate with government agencies, veterans and the general public concerning VFW principles, goals and objectives. Position requires knowledge of given subjects to such a degree as to make the incumbent authoritative in veterans' benefit programs, military benefits, and military quality of life issues. Typically includes public speaking on a particular subject and the incumbent is routinely called upon for his views on veterans' affairs issues. Must be extremely knowledgeable on active duty and reserve component military and retiree health and benefit issues. Knowledge of business computer systems, cloud-based client management systems, federal information and technology systems, and general office equipment is required. Position requires VFW accreditation with the Department of Veterans Affairs, successful completion of the Veterans Benefits Administration's Training, Responsibility, Involvement and Preparation of claims (TRIP) test, and ability to secure VA remote access credentials and identification. Incumbent will, from time to time, be required to take recertification tests to monitor their proficiency in the laws pertaining to veterans' benefits.