Wargaming Exercise Specialist

U.S. Pacific Fleet

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • At least 1 year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level.
  • Expertise in analyzing and evaluating modeling and simulation systems.
  • Strong knowledge in training systems, combat systems, and IT systems.
  • Experience in planning and executing warfighting training and exercises.
  • Ability to administer a Fleet Synthetic Training program.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical expertise in wargaming configuration and execution.
  • Develop and oversee program plans for various systems.
  • Participate in planning committees and seminars at multiple levels.
  • Negotiate on development and integration of distributed training.
  • Represent training issues to multiple military branches and nations.
  • Manage and mentor personnel for effective systems integration.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package for federal employees.
  • Benefits available vary based on position type (full-time, part-time, intermittent).
  • Benefits designed to reward a federal career.
Full Job Description
Summary

You will serve as a Wargaming Exercise Specialist in the Tactical Training Group Pacific (TTGP), Training Department of TACTICAL TRAINING GROUP PACIFIC.

Duties

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  • You will provide technical expertise in facilitating wargaming configuration and execution in support of various fleet synthetic training events.
  • You will develop and oversee the program plan for designing, integrating, operating, and maintaining Modeling and Simulation Systems, Training Systems, Combat Systems, and Information Technology Systems.
  • You will participate in International, Department of Defense, Joint, and Navy planning committees and seminars
  • You will negotiate on issues related to the development and integration of Pacific Fleet, Navy, Joint, and International Distributed Training.
  • You will represent COMPACFLT Distributed Training issues to Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, US Joint Forces Command, US Pacific Command, and other Nations' Militaries.
  • You will manage and mentor personnel to obtain effective and efficient systems integration in order to conduct exercise scenarios directly supporting operations and training of units and staffs.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required security clearance.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.


Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Analyzing and evaluating modeling and simulation (M&S) systems, training systems, combat systems, and information technology systems (Networks & C2 Systems) to plan and execute warfighting training and exercises or administer a Fleet Synthetic Training program.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies

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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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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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