SENIOR STRATEGIC PLANNER

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to: Conduct operations in, from, and to space to deter conflict, defeat aggression, deliver space combat power for the Joint/Combined force, and defend U.S. vital interests with allies and partners. PURPOSE: To serve as a contingency planner with responsibility for planning, developing, and carrying out plans development in accordance to national strategic guidance.

DUTIES

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for framing complex national security problems by leading analytical research studies to discern the myriad of strategic guidance documents (e.g., statutes, treaties, national strategies, Joint Strategic Campaign Plan [JSCP], Standing Rules of Engagement, etc.) applicable to planning at the CCMD strategic level.
• Establishes precedents in application of problem solving techniques to enhance existing processes. Develops globally integrated warfighting options by understanding and implementing the adaptive planning and execution (APEX) processes for joint and combined military planning to produce cooperation, competition, and warfighting options to the CCDR.
• Develops globally integrated Combatant Command deliberate plans by synthesizing the results of the problem & solution framing into CCMD plans crossing the Cooperation & Competition, Crisis, and Armed Conflict spectrum.
• Senior planner and matrix team leader. Establishes, leads, and manages operational planning teams
  (OPTs), joint planning groups (JPGs), and/or other planning initiatives on behalf of the J5 Directorate in support of
  CCMD campaign and deliberate planning.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• PCS is authorized, Locally Funded and will be paid for by the unit.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

(Con.)

• Position is designated special-sensitive and requires the employee obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• This position has been designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. Therefore, incumbent is required to: (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and misuse of prescription medication, and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule/ NH Positions, Administration and Management Positions, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next to lower grade GS-12 or equivalent in the Federal Service. Specialized experience must include advanced knowledge of and ability to adapt the Joint Planning Process (JPP) in the development of campaign and deliberate plans; knowledge of joint doctrine and DoD policies regarding the development, maintenance, and transition of CCMD plans to orders; and advanced knowledge of joint military theory and practice for implementation and execution of war plans, to include: In depth knowledge of the Adaptive Planning & Execution (APEX) policies and procedures, the Joint Strategic Planning System (JSPS), and the Joint Staff and departmental structures and relationships with CCMDs.

For current Federal Employees within General Schedule Pay Plans - Federal Time-In-Grade (TIG) Requirement for General Schedule (GS) Positions: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-12 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. The purpose of TIG restrictions is to prevent excessively rapid promotions in competitive service GS positions and to protect competitive principles.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Advanced knowledge of and ability to adapt the Joint Planning Process (JPP) in the development of campaign
and deliberate plans.

Knowledge of joint doctrine and DoD policies regarding the development, maintenance, and transition of CCMD plans to orders.

Ability to apply quantitative & qualitative techniques to develop, adapt, and apply systems models to frame problems and articulate multiple valid solutions to senior leadership.

Advanced knowledge of joint military theory and practice for implementation and execution of war plans, to include: In depth knowledge of the Adaptive Planning & Execution (APEX) policies and procedures, the Joint Strategic Planning System (JSPS), and the Joint Staff and departmental structures and relationships with CCMDs.

Advanced skill sufficient to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships with diverse groups and executive-level command management.

Ability to organize and lead study teams tasked to co-create new ideas, projects, and methodologies in context of strategic guidance and the operational environment. Ability to lead planning projects (analytical and synthesis) within established financial and/or time constraints. As required design, build, program, and use models and simulation techniques to facilitate findings.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

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