TITLE 32 RESILIENCE AND RISK REDUCION PROGRAM SPECIALIST (MI J9)

About the opportunity

The Title 32 Resilience and Risk Reduction Program Specialist (MI J9) position is located in the Military Personnel Office (MILPO), Michigan Army National Guard, in Lansing, Michigan. The primary purpose of this position is to develop, evaluate, coordinate, and deliver comprehensive, target-group-oriented preventive education, training, and administrative support for the Resilience, Risk Reduction and Suicide Prevention Program (R3/SPP). The specialist helps Soldiers, families, and units develop resiliency to overcome adversity, identifies units and individuals with high-risk profiles, provides low-risk decision-making education, coordinates substance abuse treatment recommendations, maintains program databases, and prepares reports and briefing materials for command groups.

Salary and benefits

• Annual salary ranging from $68,081 to $88,510 (GS pay plan).
• Access to Federal and Department of the Army employee benefit programs.

Who can apply?

• Must be a current military member of the Michigan Army National Guard, a current Michigan National Guard Federal Technician/Employee, or willing and eligible to immediately enlist or transfer into the Michigan Army National Guard.
• Must hold or be eligible for military grade E4 through E8 prior to placement (applicants at a higher grade must administratively reduce to avoid grade inversion).
• General experience in principles of organization, management, and administration, including compiling reports and using computer/automation systems.
• Requires 24 months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in technical guidance and administrative management procedures, OR a Master's or equivalent graduate degree / 2 full years of higher-level graduate education / LL.B. / J.D. if related.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service System.

Required documents

• Federal resume limited to 2 pages in length showing contact details, job titles, start and end dates (MM/YYYY), hours worked per week, and detailed duties (DO NOT include PII or photographs).
• Most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) for current or former Federal employees.
• Unofficial or official college transcripts if using education to qualify or substitute for specialized experience.
• Current Military Branch Career Data Brief (Air-Career Data Brief or Army Soldier Talent Profile) or a letter of intent to join the Michigan Army National Guard for non-serving applicants.
• Relevant licenses or professional certificates, if applicable.

When to apply

• Applications open on September 1, 2026.
• Complete application packages must be submitted by September 21, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST.

How to apply

• Log into your USAJOBS account or create a new account.
• Click Apply to start the online application and select or upload your resume and required supporting documents.
• Complete the online Occupational Questionnaire available at https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13049633.
• Verify all uploaded documents and submit the application package prior to the closing date.

Additional information

• Announcement Number: MI-13049633-AR-26-235.
• USAJOBS Control Number: 882949400.
• This position is an Army National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service technician role.
• Accepting a military technician position may impact eligibility for military Reenlistment/Extension Bonuses (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker incentives.