Director, Defense Media Activity

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Provides the leadership, strategic direction, business planning and performance-based management required to develop and sustain the DMA as a world-class, efficient, agile and responsive provider of media products and services in support of the Department's communications requirements.
• Ensures that DMA programs are consistent with the policy within DoD, the Executive Branch, and the Congress. Develops and oversees the implementation of DoD policies and procedures for the programs under DMA's authority, including the DoD Public Web Program, visual information (VI) Records Management Program, Public Affairs and VI Training and Education Program, and American Forces Network Program.
• Establishes the DMA vision, plans, goals, and objectives; develops and implements innovative performance measures; and creates a culture favorable to the successful execution of the DMA mission.
• Aligns DMA plans and objectives to the corporate communications plans and objectives of the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs and ensures consistent and timely responsiveness to the diverse, ever-changing corporate communications needs of the Department's leadership and DMA audience groups.
• Directs all planning, programming, budget, execution, and financial management for an annual appropriated budget in excess of $200 million.
• Presents and defends the DMA budget and explains DMA programs and activities before Congressional Committees/Subcommittees.
• Hosts and maintains operational security of DoD public-facing websites, ensuring a common architecture and achieving economies of scale to ensure DoD-wide compliance with applicable laws and policies.
• Manages the publicly released content available on, and maintains the operations of, the principal official DoD website.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position.
• All newly appointed Career SES leaders must sign the Reassignment Rights Obligations Agreement as a condition of appointment into the SES.
• You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position. Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
• Must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).
• Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on 07/25/2025.
• You will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
• You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.

Nice to Have

• Experience at the executive level of government/private industry in developing and leading visual information and public web strategies designed to inform and educate diverse audiences utilizing the full range of information technology.
• A sound understanding of the structure, function, missions, roles and responsibilities of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Military Services, Defense Agencies and Field Activities.
• Ability to apply a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities.
• Experience working with internal and external partners to support national security objectives.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) with narrative statements addressing each ECQ.
• Must show experience, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position, including leadership, program management, and policy initiatives.
• Must meet the Mandatory Technical Qualifications: experience at the executive level developing and leading visual information and public web strategies, and understanding of the structure and responsibilities of the DoD.

Benefits & Perks

• A comprehensive benefits package including access to a range of federal benefits.
• Benefits depend on the position type and employment status (full-time, part-time, intermittent).