MFH Senior Program Specialist (Area Coordinator) - St. Louis

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Military Funeral Honors Senior Program Specialist (Area Coordinator)

Salary: $48,000.00-$52,800.00

Job Location: This position will be located at Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, MO 

 Why you’ll love this position:

Working with a professional team to ensure that Military Funeral Honors are performed for fallen veterans. Receive Annual and Sick Leave along with Military Leave if currently in the Missouri National Guard or Reserves.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

• Works under the direct supervision of the program Deputy Director.
• This is a data input position responsible for the overall scheduling of honors and quality assurance of Program Policies.
• In addition to data input, employees may perform the activities of higher level professionals including project management and policy recommendation within a specified area.
• Employee data input will include info of all honors being requests, assignment of a Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) in support of honors, passing mission to the appropriate active component for tasking, tracking of mission until completed, training of VSO’s.

Qualifications - All you need for success

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of military structure, capabilities and procedures.
• Current or former military service status with an Honorable Discharge.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of office organization and management.
• Possess and maintain a current Missouri Driver’s License.
• Ability to work under possible stressful situations and maintain attention to detail abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Non Commissioned Officer or Company Grade Officer.
• Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written directions and to maintain complex records.
• Ability to function in a high stress environment involving multi-tasking requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external agencies.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.  Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator.  This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:

If you have questions about this position please contact:

MO National Guard, Human Resources (573)638-9609 or [email protected]

 The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.