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Defense Media Activity

District Manager Nf-04

Location: Germany, Kaiserslautern
Requires Relocation: No
Start Date: 21/01/2026
End Date: 03/02/2026
Offering Type: Permanent
Hiring Paths: The public
Service Type: Competitive
Travel Percentage: 25% or less
Full Time On-site

Defense Media Activity

About Defense Media Activity

The position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense. Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) Memorandum, “Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense,” June 23, 2023. This position is located in the Defense Media Activity (DMA), a Department of Defense Field Activity reporting to the Assistant to the Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) (ATSD (PA)). The DMA is a worldwide media organization charged with informing Department of Defense (DoD) audiences, managing the Department’s visual information records, training the Department’s public affairs and visual information workforce and providing broadcast radio and television to DoD personnel overseas operating from multiple locations in the United States and overseas, including deployed combat and contingency forces worldwide.

Summary

Job summary

This position is located at Stars and Stripes Europe, Kaiserslautern, Germany Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid.

Major duties

Responsible for newspaper sales, delivery, service and collections within assigned district or deployment area. Effectively utilize specialized circulation management software to analyze distribution needs for district or deployment areas assigned. Coordinates successful newspaper distribution within assigned district or deployment area. Communicates with high-level military and civilian decision makers to accomplish assigned distribution mission.

Qualification

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position. A qualified candidate must possess the following: Demonstrated sales ability, leadership, supervisory skill, organization skills, and ability to be a self starter. Required experience must be equivalent in complexity and difficulty to the next lower pay level. In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": 1. Preferred are those incumbents who possess 1 - 3 years specialized experience of the nature that equipped the incumbent to perform the duties described above. 2. Preferred work experience as a district manager for a daily newspaper or related newspaper circulation experience and knowledge of deployment areas. 3. Minimum three (3) years of experience managing logistics, distribution, or operations across multiple locations. 4. Demonstrated experience managing an operational budget, including planning, monitoring expenditures and controlling costs. Applicant meeting the Best Qualifying Criteria/Highly Preferred will be referred to the hiring manager. All other qualified applicants will be referred if requested by the hiring manager. Claimed experience must be verifiable through your resume. Assumptions will not be made.

Evaluations

Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire. We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire. If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation. Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key. Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position. Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities: NAF Preference 3 Family Member Preference (FMP) (Foreign OCONUS ONLY) NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA) NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE) NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents) Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility question carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.