SOUTHCOM Awards and Decorations Support

Job Title: SOUTHCOM Awards and Decorations Support

Job Category: Administration

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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The Opportunity:

As a member of the SCOPES Program, you will collaborate with military personnel, government civilians, and contractor personnel while supporting a high-visibility program responsible for maintaining awards-processing accuracy, accountability, and timeliness. This position offers an opportunity to apply administrative expertise, attention to detail, and knowledge of military personnel processes in support of a mission that recognizes the contributions and achievements of personnel serving throughout the theater.

Responsibilities:

• Review, track, route, and process Joint and Service awards packages to ensure administrative completeness, regulatory compliance, and timely submission through established approval workflows.
• Enter, update, validate, and monitor awards actions within the Joint Awards Management System (JAMS) and associated tracking tools while maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Communicate and coordinate with headquarters directorates, Joint Task Forces, Service Components, administrative personnel, and originating organizations to resolve discrepancies, obtain supporting documentation, and support award action processing.
• Format award citations, certificates, correspondence, status reports, processing metrics, and executive-level summaries in accordance with DoD and Service-specific guidance.
• Maintain accountability of awards-related materials, assist with inventory tracking, and support the packaging, shipment, and distribution of approved awards and decorations throughout the USSOUTHCOM Area of Responsibility.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Must possess an active Secret security clearance.
• Demonstrated experience supporting military personnel, administrative, human resources, awards, or related programs within a Department of Defense, military, or federal government environment.
• Experience reviewing, processing, tracking, or coordinating personnel actions, awards packages, administrative correspondence, or similar transaction-based workflows.
• Experience maintaining records, databases, or automated tracking systems while ensuring data accuracy and document accountability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft 365 collaboration tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to review documentation for completeness, formatting accuracy, regulatory compliance, and administrative quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with military personnel, government civilians, and contractor personnel across multiple organizations.

Desired:

• Experience processing Joint and/or Service-level military awards and decorations.
• Familiarity with the Joint Awards Management System (JAMS) or comparable DoD personnel, workflow, or administrative management systems.
• Knowledge of military correspondence standards, awards regulations, and administrative procedures.
• Experience supporting a Combatant Command (CCMD), Joint Task Force (JTF), Service Component, Major Command (MAJCOM), or equivalent headquarters organization.
• Experience preparing reports, metrics, and executive-level administrative products supporting program oversight and workload management.
• Spanish Proficiency is a plus but not required.

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What You Can Expect: A culture of integrity. At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation. An environment of trust. CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality. A focus on continuous growth. Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is: $61,600-$129,300

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.