STRATEGIC ANALYST(SENIOR RISK ADVISOR)

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As a STRATEGIC ANALYST(SENIOR RISK ADVISOR) at the GS-0301-15 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Directs the end-to-end analytical process for the development and production of the Chairman's Risk Assessment (CRA), a statutory report to Congress.
• Acts as the key advisor to the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Director J-5 and Deputy Director Joint Strategic Planning on the strategic risks inherent in military strategies, operational plans, and new warfighting concepts.
• Develops, implements, and refines the Joint Risk Assessment Methodology (JRAM), ensuring the Joint Staff employs a rigorous and consistent framework for analyzing risk.
• Develops and analyzes recommendations for the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS's) military advice to the National Security Council (NSC), the Secretary of Defense, and the President.
• Provides input on the development of a vision and strategy for the Division and Directorate, including the development of goals and objectives that will enable the Division to accomplish its mission.

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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 SITUATIONALLY telework eligible
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance.
• This position is designated as a Drug Testing Position (TDP)

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:

• Applies management, program, and organizational principles and practices sufficient to provide advisory services, as well as support to key agency personnel;
• Applies knowledge and understanding of all policies, procedures, and doctrine applicable to the division and directorate as well as the ability to interpret this guidance and provide authoritative advice to key decision makers;
• Extrapolates information from questionable or incomplete data, validate analytical conclusions, and integrate contributions from other analysts and/or subject matter experts to prepare finished analytical products for policy related issues;
• Conducts complex analyses and identify and propose solutions to problems that are often characterized by their breadth, importance, and critical nature which includes knowledge of analytical, evaluative methods ( qualitative and quantitative), and techniques used for assessing strategic risk and improving organizational effectiveness;
• Applies risk assessment and policy development processes for current and future strategic environments, DoD combatant command capabilities and force structure, and operational and doctrinal concepts, sufficient to provide authoritative assistance to senior military leaders on policy and strategy issues impacting the nation and the Department's contribution to national security.

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.

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

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