From CDR Brunson

Starting March 3 I'll be working in DC. The apartment I have - I'll walk to the DC metro.

My official job description working in Crystal City, Arlington Va, and then into the Pentagon - GS 15

I'll be over a brand new division designed for DoD wide personal finance and transition assistance. The transition assistance is for guard and reserves (and their families) to transition back to civilian life after returning for combat zone and will expand to all active duty servicemembers and their families sometime in the future.

The position is located in the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy (DUSD (MC&FP)), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)). The position serves as a Supervisory Senior Program Analyst for MC&FP. The position advises and supports; the Principal Director of MCFP and the DUSD (MC&FP), on a broad range of policies and services that address the needs and challenges of military members and their families.

Incorporates business, social and economic trend analysis that impact program requirements for the military community into policy formulation. Recommendations are instrumental in the development or modification of DoD policies for military community and family programs.

Applies expert knowledge of military community and family policy programs and policy to develop innovative, cost effective, efficient approaches to support readiness, retention, and overall productivity for the total force. Develops, monitors and evaluates contracts related to military member and family support. Maintains a high level of awareness of requirements for regulatory guidance and regulations, management principles, program research, program requirements and the application of technology as related to military community and family support programs.

Develops policies, practices, and objectives advance the program objective of DoD in the broad range of issues affecting DoD programs supporting the needs of military members and their families.

Dr. Bruce H. Brunson Executive Director Open Campus Military Education and Government Programs Florida Community College at Jacksonville