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Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCE ANALYST (PROJECT MANAGER) in Pentagon, Virginia
Summary This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent serves as the Joint Staff operational lead/project manager; leads matrixed DoD and non-DoD agency SMEs for the matters pertaining to the breadth of Special Operations in four national level deliberate Concept Plans (CONPLANS), and associated Presidential Policy Directives. Responsibilities As a SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCE ANALYST (PROJECT MANAGER) at the GS-0301-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as a principal advisor to the Joint Staff, the Director of Operations and Deputy Director for Special Operations/Counterterrorism and other senior managers on issues that pertain to Special Operations policy, plans (deliberate and crisis) and Crisis Response policy and operations globally. Coordinates and facilitates real-world deployments and employment of Special Operations in all COCOM areas of responsibility in support of national-level deliberate plans pertaining to WMD crisis response Serves as the CJCS primary staff officer in the maintenance, exercising and rewrite of the Presidential Policy Directive associated with counterterrorism and crisis response Serves as the lead Joint Staff DJ3 Special Operations expert for crisis response in planning efforts for specified countries directed by the National Military Strategy, National Defense Strategy, Unified Command Plan and Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan Leads the development, review, and maintenance of Special Operations doctrine Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service: Applying principles, concepts and practices, statues, Executive Orders, DoD directives, regulations, authorities and other guidance necessary to advise on all aspects of Special Operations, and Counterterrorism and crisis response; Producing finished papers, briefing books and materials that convey highly complex, technical issues and provide sound and timely recommendations on crisis response; Applying Special Operations knowledge to develop the Joint Staff position on technical and complex matters relating to Special Operations and crisis response options; Applying knowledge of national security policy-making architecture and coordination processes to interact with other US Government (USG) agencies, National Security Council staff (NSCS), DoD offices and Congressional staff. 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 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/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs (ICTAP eligibility): 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/ Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.