Summary

This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for all matters pertaining to contingency plan development, plan review and assessment, collaboration, and global defense posture.

Duties

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As a JOINT STRATEGIC PLANNER at the GS-0301-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Being a recognized expert in formulating Joint Staff positions on the Contingency Planning Guidance (CPG), the Guidance for Employment of the Force (GEF), the Joint Strategic Campaign Plan (JSCP) and coordination of Global Defense Posture (GDP).
• Assisting in the preparation of Congressional testimony and other senior military members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) on matters of national strategy, contingency plans, and global posture.
• Collaborating closely with the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), the Services, and the Combatant Commands (CCMD).
• Providing military decision makers with authoritative information forming the basis for decisions affecting current and future military strategy, plans, force employment, posture, and Joint Force options to mitigate strategic and military risk.
• Serving as a senior Joint Operational War planner, applying systematic analysis methods in order to assess war plans and global posture.
• Managing inputs and contributions to diverse strategy and plan development cycles and reviews for the Combatant Commands, Services, Defense Agencies, and other departments and agencies of the United States government.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Not to Exceed 18 Months - with the option to extend and the ability to convert to a permanent billet without further competition.
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is SITUATIONAL telework eligible
• Security: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Work may require local and international travel via military or commercial aircraft.
• This is a drug testing designated position.
• Term Appointment not to exceed 18 months with the option to extend and the ability to convert to a permanent billet without further competition.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the13 grade level in the Federal service:

• Developing, supporting, and employing methodologies that provide comprehensive analysis of strategic and military risk.
• Managing inputs and contributions to diverse strategy and plan development cycles and reviews for the Combatant Commands, Services, Defense Agencies, and other departments and agencies of the United States government and the Joint Staff.
• Highly detailed understanding of the Joint Strategic Planning System, the Joint Operation Planning Process, Joint Risk Assessment Methodology, Joint Strategic Campaign Plan and Management and Review of Campaign and Contingency Plans.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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