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Assistant Secretary of Military Affairs

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Assistant Secretary of Military Affairs

At the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, our mission is to relentlessly advocate for Louisiana veterans and their families to ensure they receive superior customer service and support by connecting them to the benefits they have earned in service to our country, while meeting the economic, educational and employment needs of transitioning service members looking to make Louisiana their home.

The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (LDVA) is seeking an experienced leader to serve as the Assistant Secretary of Military Affairs. This newly created executive position has been established to serve as a key liaison between Louisiana's military installations and the LDVA.

The Assistant Secretary of Military Affairs advocates for transitioning service members, supports military installations throughout Louisiana, promotes economic and workforce development initiatives, and advances policies that strengthen Louisiana's military presence and veteran community. This position will be filled as an Unclassified Appointment and will require a highly disciplined and motivated individual. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Incumbent must be a veteran.
  • Extensive, firsthand knowledge of military installations and military leadership structures.
  • Strong professional communication, public relations, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout Louisiana.
  • Professional communications experience with a Master's degree in Communications is preferred.
Job Duties and Other Information

Some key responsibilities include:

  • Military Installation Support & Advocacy: Build and maintain relationships with military commanders, installation leadership, elected officials, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, Veterans Service Organizations, and community stakeholders.
  • Transitioning Service Member Support: Advocate for transitioning service members and veterans on issues impacting their successful transition to civilian life.
  • Veteran Recruitment and Retention Initiatives: Support statewide efforts to recruit, retain, and return service members and veterans to Louisiana.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Jodeci Alsobrook

HR Manager

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Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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