STRATEGIC TRAINING SPECIALIST

Duties

As a STRATEGIC TRAINING SPECIALIST at the GS-0301-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Responsible for implementing global military integration within all aspects of the Division mission. Includes the incorporation of policy, strategy and planning, operational and strategic military risk, development and delivery of best military advice, joint command and control, integrated deterrence, allied and partner integration, and global force management.
• Leads efforts in developing and maintaining an in depth understanding of United States adversaries and develops products to create education and training forums to embed the adversary decision calculus into all aspects of the Deployable Training Division mission.
• Collects and synthesizes observations to provide the Joint Force Commander and staff comprehensive feedback on organizational responsibilities and staff processes to enrich decision making and unified action.
• Responsible for providing support to decision making at the highest level; identifying and resolving operational gaps and strategic weaknesses in framing problems (problem setting), understanding the environment, and measuring readiness.
• Leads joint planning efforts and integrates the creativity of operational art with the analytical and logical process of strategic and operational design.

Requirements

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 eligible for situational telework only
• Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service::

• Applies joint military operations and planning, the integration of interagency and allied nations and partners into joint military plans, integration of the joint force into multinational and coalition operations; DoD support to other government agencies and support to foreign humanitarian assistance operations;
• Incorporates Joint Force Development and Design to include the primary authorities and responsibilities of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and how those functions are integrated into training and senior leader education;
• Applies analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to the measurement and improvement of program and personnel effectiveness;
• Gathers, assembles, and compiles data, evaluates information, draws conclusions, devisees solutions, and prepares quantitative and narrative reports for a variety of offices and agencies;
• Implements the understanding of U.S. and foreign organizations, processes, capabilities and interests, as well as the wide range of international, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations and the private sector interaction with them toward a comprehensive, whole of government(s) approach towards complex emergency and contingency operations.

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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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).

As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).