STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENTS MANAGER

Duties

As a STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENTS MANAGER at the GS-0301-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Assisting in the planning, organization, execution and oversight of Commander's Action Group (CAG) activities involving strategic engagements that directly impact Commander responsibilities and command mission accomplishment.
• Representing the CAG with a variety of senior management officials of the Joint Staff, Department of Defense, the White House, the Congress, other Unified/Joint Commands, Armed Services, Federal, State and local agencies, subordinate organizations and senior civilian executives from major commercial industry segments for the purpose of coordinating strategic engagements, official visits and strategic messaging.
• Serve as an advisor on strategy and policy for the USTRANSCOM Commander, and as a subject matter expert and researcher on a wide range of issues related to strategic policy planning, including but not limited to Joint Force strategy development, long-term planning and programming, and high-level interagency coordination throughout USTRANSCOM's global Area of Responsibility (AOR).
• Serves as a representative for USTRANSCOM to OSD, the Joint Staff, the Services, and other U.S. departments and agencies during meetings, working groups, boards, and conferences pertaining to DoD governance, strategy/policy and planning efforts impacting the Commander's strategic objectives.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• 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 telework eligible at management discretion
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
• This is a drug testing designated position
• Travel and relocation expenses, if approved, will be paid IAW JTR and AFMAN 36-606

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:

• Providing oversight to the Commander's Action Group (CAG) personnel in planning, administering, evaluating, and improving 4-star sponsored programs, conferences, orientations, distinguished visitor events, and senior-leader engagements.
• Developing, and applying program strategy, goals, objectives, priorities, plans, programs, policies, procedures and activities.
• Directing, organizing, and carrying out high-priority engagements, special assignments, studies, and projects personally assigned by the Commander, Deputy Commander, or Commander's Action Group Chief.

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

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: .

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

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see )

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.

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Other Notes:

May be required to escort news media representatives to a forward operating location in the event of a deployment or operation.

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:

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