Summary
This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for all matters pertaining to Title 10 requirements portfolios: the Unified Command Plan (strategy), the National Military Strategy (strategy), the Chairman's Risk Assessment (assessment) and incidental support for Global Force Management (force management), Global Campaign Plans (planning), and Joint Military Net Assessment.
Duties
As a STRATEGIC ANALYST at the GS-0301-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Being a recognized expert in supporting joint planning, risk evaluation, and Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff program and budget recommendations to the Secretary of Defense. 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. Authority and subject matter expert regarding national-level security strategies. 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.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
How you will be evaluated
Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Competencies: Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):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 AND 2) be rated well-qualified for the position AND 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified means you possess the type and quality of experience that exceeds the position's minimum qualifications. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the (RGP) eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible (PPP DoD MRNG):In order to receive this preference, you must choose the (PPP DoD MRNG) eligibility, and fill out and submit the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) (PPP MSP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the(MSP) (PPP MSP) eligibility. If you are claiming MSP (PPP MSP) 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.