What are the responsibilities and job description for the National Guard Retention Coordination Services Support Specialist position at The Copper River Family of Companies?
Job Description
Job Description
COHO Integrated Solutions is seeking a Retention Coordination Services Support Specialist to assist with evaluating and managing trends in attrition, recommending solutions, and providing strategic support to improve Soldier retention within the GAARNG. The specialist ensures the GAARNG meets its retention goals, manages data related to personnel transfers, and leads various initiatives aimed at optimizing retention strategies. This role involves significant coordination with senior leadership, managing key retention systems, and overseeing training for career counselors. The position is located in Marietta, GA.
Key Responsibilities :
- Brief the Adjutant General, the Commanding General, and the G1 on the current state of readiness of GAARNG Soldiers (over 11,000 personnel).
- Provide written recommendations to the G1 and the Commanding General on attrition management trends and solutions.
- Oversee and execute all personnel transfers to the Inactive National Guard (ING) upon request.
- Prepare, maintain, and brief presentations to senior headquarters staff on GAARNG retention goals.
- Monitor and ensure that negative end-strength and NO-VAL remain within NGB maximum standards.
- Develop and implement training requirements and objectives for over 150 unit, battalion, and MSC career counselors.
- Oversee and manage the ARNG secure website, Retention Management Software (RMS), ensuring 100% uptime and accessibility.
- Manage access to the Director's Personnel Readiness Overview (DPRO) for 1,700 FTS and temporary staff.
- Furnish guidance to the stationing team on defining organizational needs and articulating solutions for addressing force structure changes.
- Supply research and data to the G1 concerning Congressional inquiries.
- Analyze data and transmit historical trends to the Strategic Management Office, including for TAG's annual State of the State briefing to NGB.
- Lead actuarial analyses and statistical tests using large datasets to support retention planning.
- Review and analyze personnel data using the authorized unit Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTO&E).
- Administer the state's Freedom Salute and Extend to Defend programs for all completed retention contracts.
- Provide workforce data related to GAARNG personnel upon request.
- Supervise the execution of the General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) for the G1.
- Forecast potential issues arising from the Force Integration Plan and provide mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate with state Incentive Managers (IMs) to align retention initiatives with state-level goals.
- Capture, develop, and share organizational knowledge related to retention best practices.
- Conduct annual assessments of recruiting, retention, and personnel operations in all MSCs.
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About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak :
Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration's (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE's ability to facilitate economic advancement.
The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource / environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.
Copper River's Culture
The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.
Benefits
Note : These benefits are only applicable to full time, regular associates at Copper River.
Disclaimer :
The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
