Summary

This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent serves as Branch Chief for the Joint Global Command and Control (JGC2)

Branch. This position resides in the Joint Staff J3, Joint Staff Deputy Directorate for Nuclear, Homeland Defense, and Current Operations (DDNHDCO), National and Nuclear Command, Control and Communications Division (N2C3). .

Duties

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As a SUPERVISORY INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER at the GS-0301-15 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Duties include the management, coordination, integration, modernization, and execution of all activities relating to 54 critical C2 sites; the organizations responsible for these sites include; Combatant Commands (CCMDs), Service Components, Agencies, Allies, and International Partnership for Peace members on the Global Common Operating Picture (COP) and multinational systems.
• Serve as the warfighter advocate and operational sponsor for all Joint C2 policy and process matters, to include an 87 million dollar effort to maintain and recapitalize Global Command and Control System - Joint (GCCS - J), the Joint C2 Family of Systems (FoS), and the development of future enterprise technologies using the cloud.
• Provide policy, strategy, oversight, and supporting information technology for the development, coordination, review, dissemination, and approval of Joint C2 information systems.
• Ensure that the Global C2 community of over 150 subject matter experts from across the world meet in one location annually to carry out these responsibilities, in addition to traveling to key critical locations biennially in support of the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff's (CJCS) Common Operational Picture (COP) assistance program.
• Serve as principal advisor to the CJCS, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (VCJCS), DJ3, DDNHDCO J36, and Division Chief N2C3 on all matters relating to COP policies, procedures and supporting Information Technology (IT).
• Prepare briefings and official papers for General Officer/Flag Officers on the Joint Staff and throughout the Department of Defense (DoD).
• Represent the DDNHDCO J336 at 13 critical meetings, counsels, and groups to expeditiously respond to challenges in maintaining optimal technical reliability and functionality for all Global C2 systems.
• .Be familiar with and be able to interpret strategic guidance on interoperability for Global C2 to be able to advocate for advanced technology and cyber security issues at the 0-7 and SES level.
• Lead a multi-agency C2 system advisory team to aid combatant commanders with their fundamental tasks to maintain timely and accurate shared situational awareness for their superior and subordinate headquarters by way of command assistance visits.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• 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 NOT telework eligible
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance
• Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
• National, international and local travel is required.
• Work overtime as needed; and support or participate in critical Joint Staff approved exercises and global crisis operations.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service:

• Providing policy, strategy, oversight, and supporting information technology for the development, coordination, review, dissemination, and approval of Joint Command and Control (C2) information systems;
• Serving as principal advisor to high-level management on all matters relating to Global Common Operational Picture (GCOP) policies, procedures and supporting Information Technology (IT), and expeditiously responding to challenges in maintain optimal technical reliability and functionality for all Global C2 systems);
• Participating in the publishing of annual C2 priorities list that includes requirements, priorities, and budgets for modification enhancements, technical corrections, and new initiatives relative to Common Operational Picture and Shared Situation Awareness (SSA) development efforts;
• Possessing a working knowledge of the National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy, National Military Strategy, the Unified Command Plan and experience in drafting and staffing Instructions/Manuals.

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.

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

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A

Special Hiring Authority for Veterans

Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses

Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/)

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.

For more information, please visit

https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Other Notes:

Re-employed Annuitant: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.

You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

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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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