Business Operations Manager (DES)

Army Installation Management CommandPYEONGTAEK, South Koreausajobspublished 10/27/2026
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Your tasks

  • Oversees the Directorate management studies/surveys that provide recommendations for restructuring, reorienting, recasting immediate and long-range goals, objectives, plans and milestones to meet substantial changes in programs and funding levels.
  • Directs and oversees the human resource management and security programs for the Directorate by applying a comprehensive knowledge of the manpower staffing program, the civilian personnel system, and the civilian pay system.
  • Oversees the operation and maintenance of the Directorate's computer hardware and software systems and Standard Army Management Information Systems are managed effectively and that problems are resolved in a timely manner.
  • Serves as the Chief of the Business Operation section, planning, directing, scheduling, and coordinating work operations and activities of the personnel in the DES Headquarters Section.
  • Develops briefings and presentations on and off the installation and attends command level meetings (i.e., General Officer's Steering Committee, Commander's Forum, and Community Information Exchange), representing the Director.
  • Develops and monitors the strategic plan for the Directorate.
  • Provides consultant and advisory services to create the strategic business plan.
  • Formulates policies and conducts strategic planning of DES programs, projects and studies to resolve problems and to improve operations and efficiencies
  • Provides continuous improvement advisory service to DES staff concerning major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes and administrative procedures.
  • Oversees the management of the Directorate's Personnel Security, Information Security, and Operations Security programs.
  • Confers with, advises and makes recommendations to Director on issues concerning information technology.

Requirements

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

  • 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying to OCONUS Positions
  • Excepted Service
  • Overseas Family Member Appointment
  • Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas Employment
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment
  • Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible
  • Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Other

About the Position: This position is located at USAG-Humphreys, in the Pyongtaek metropolitan areas in the Republic of Korea. USAG-Humphreys is an hour and a half drive south of Seoul. Please review the U.S. Embassy website https://kr.usembassy.gov/services-controlled-substance/ for South Korea prescription/drug regulations. NOTICE: Please read ROK entry requirements in "How to Apply" section.

If you are currently stationed in the overseas area, all of your overseas time will be credited toward your current overseas tour end date. Your overseas time served will not reset upon accepting this assignment. If you have returned from OCONUS within the past 2 years or less, your time previously served in the OCONUS area will be credited to your 5 year overseas rotation upon accepting this assignment. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience is defined as: 1) Overseeing the Directorate management studies/surveys that provide recommendations; 2. Managing and overseeing the human resource management and security programs for the Directorate; 3) Developing briefings regarding the program to present to internal and external stakeholder. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service, GS-12. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: First Response Personnel Security and Safety Program Management Vulnerabilities Assessment Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).