Strategic Planner with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties Interprets and develops guidance for the identification, research, analysis, and strategy concept for issues and initiatives development and resolution. Formulates and recommends strategy for issues, initiatives, and ideas that are identified, directed, collected, or anticipated in contemporary and future environments. Provides mechanisms for collection of issues and initiatives across a broad spectrum of functional areas with emphasis on the fiscal, force modernization and evolving role of USARNORTH, Maintain an active dialog with the Legislative Affairs Office of the Department of the Army, all Service Departments and the Department of Defense, as well as other governmental agencies. Develops actions and plans for the Command's Congressional activities. Serves as USARNORTH's Congressional Liaison representative for strategic communications (minus Congressional inquiries). Maintains Congressional on-line databases, publications, and library on Congressional information and activities with focus on the current fiscal and future environments. Conduct sensitive face-to-face sessions with key staffs within the Department of the Army to cultivate the current and future interest of USARNORTH. Serves as the Force Manager for USARNORTH. Ensures that all Force Management functions are carefully orchestrated and integrated throughout USARNORTH. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Will be required to deploy within the NORTHCOM AOR on short notice (in under 24 hours) by multiple means. In performing above duties, overtime and shift work may be required on short notice to include nights, holidays, and weekends. Incumbent will be expected to function in adverse climatic conditions and under intense physical and mental stress. Must be capable, upon completion of training, of unassisted donning of mission oriented protective posture (MOPP) mask, clothing and equipment, or equivalent clothing and protective equipment. Must be able to wear other personal protective equipment (PPE) or clothing such as boots, goggles, gloves, chemical mask and other safety equipment as required. As a pre-condition of employment, any and all incumbents of this position must pass a physical examination. Participation in the DOD/DA Immunization program to include live vaccinations as required by DOD/DA policy. Employees may be required to wear an electronic pager and maintain a working telephone at all times. Selectee for this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Must be able to obtain/hold a Top Secret security clearance. Failure to satisfactory complete any aspect of this process is grounds for termination. TDY up to 40% maybe required for travel. A supervisory probationary period maybe required. Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
People with Disabilities, Schedule A
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
Reinstatement
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document . Specialize experience : One year of specialize experience which includes develop advanced principles and practices in public administration, including strategic planning management necessary for the development of recommendations regarding the command future and role in Homeland Defense or Civil Support; Conducting quantitative and qualitative analytical and evaluative methodologies used to address complex organizational issues; Investigate and analyze a broad variety of problems relating to short and long term plans and policies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and Management
Decision Making
Planning and Evaluating
Strategic Thinking Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13). Education For this position, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) 60 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. You may claim Military Spouse preference. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website . Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee . click apply for full job details

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