CASUALTY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST

📍 Indianapolis, Indiana · 🏛 Army National Guard Units · 💰 $62,297–$80,991 per year · 🎓 GS 9 · 🧭 Miscellaneous Administration And Program (0301) · ⏳ Closes Dec 8, 2026 · 27 days left · 🗓 Posted Nov 10, 2026
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About this job

THIS IS AN INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is part of the IN JFHQ IN J1, Indiana National Guard under Position Description Number D2022000. If you would like the complete list of duties, please contact the POC of this announcement.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative support to states that occur casualties while soldiers are in a duty and non duty status.

Receives notification of all death’s and/or casualties.

Receives notification of death of veterans with requests for burial honors and forwards the request to appropriate state Military Funeral Honors personnel.

Works hand in hand with the Casualty Assistance Officer and the Survivor Outreach Services personnel to ensure that all of the surviving family members needs are addressed and taken care of.

Briefs personnel on the most current procedures for casualty notification, NOK assistance and burial honors.

Composes correspondence that requires reference to regulations, related correspondence manuals, etc.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MILITARY GRADES: E5 through E8 COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS: **01A** MINIMUM REQUIREMENT: Experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable?? work of the position to be filled. Experience using computer and automation systems. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:1 year specialized experience, education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Applicants must have experience providing technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Applicants must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of administrative procedures and practices of management. Experience developing administrative procedures. Knowledge of the interrelationships of military personnel programs sufficient to properly refer management and service members for assistance and technical problem solving. Skills in oral communications to present training and briefings. Ability to use the computer and software applications in support of office functions and preparation of reports and briefings. Experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

Education

To receive credit for Education, you must provide transcripts or documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. You may combine education with specialized experience to meet the length of experience requirement for GS-09. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the line of work. For the GS-09 level: To qualify on education alone applicant must have one of the following: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grade GS-9 including qualifying with combination of education and experience.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application / Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13113588

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Required documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year) of employment and duties performed. Resume submitted is limited to a length to 2 pages and the present longform Federal resume is not accepted. Each applicant must fully substantiate in their resume -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant may be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement, position description or others' resumes. 2. Other supporting documents if required and/or applicable: DD-214, SF-50, Transcripts, etc... *If your application package includes a personal photograph, you will not be considered for the position.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Other information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). This announcement follows the Fair Chance Act (FCA). The FCA prohibits specific inquiries regarding an applicant's criminal or credit background prior to the hiring agency making a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. If applicant suspects a violation to FCA for their application, the applicant may submit a complaint to the agency within 30 calendar days to the date of alleged non-compliance. To complete the complaint, applicant must send an email to donald.a.heichel.civ@army.mil with the following information: Name of the applicant. A copy of the vacancy announcement and/or vacancy announcement number. Name of the individual(s) who allegedly violated the Fair Chance Act. A description of the violation. Supporting documentation (e.g., emails), if applicable. Exemptions to FCA implementation that may apply: Position requires a determination of eligibility for access to classified information. Is a dual-status military technician position in which an applicant or employee is subject to a determination of eligibility for acceptance or retention in the armed forces, in connection with concurrent military membership.

Frequently asked questions

How much does this CASUALTY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SPECIALIST job pay?

The announcement lists a salary of $62,297–$80,991 per year (GS 9).

When is the last day to apply?

Applications close on Dec 8, 2026 — 27 days from today.

Where is this job located?

This position is located in Indianapolis, Indiana with the Army National Guard Units.

How do I apply?

Applications are submitted through the official announcement on USAJobs. Use the Apply button on this page to go to the official posting — this site never takes applications itself.

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Data: USAJobs (U.S. Office of Personnel Management), retrieved 2026-11-11 · Announcement IN-13113588 -TT-AR-27-007 · Official announcement. FederalJobs is unofficial and is not affiliated with OPM or the agency.
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