MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST (CSOD)

Summary This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent serves as the Joint Staff's senior program analysis officer, Branch Chief, and principal integrator for Commercial Support to Operations (CSO) education, training, doctrine, policy, data, and operational planning. Responsibilities As a MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST (CSOD) at the GS-0343-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Coordinates with Geographic Combatant Commands (GCCs), subordinate Joint Force Commands (JFCs), and multinational partners to incorporate CSO into Title 10 exercises, theater engagement strategies, and contingency planning. Leads planning and execution support for Phase 0 activities, including CSO intelligence preparation of the operational environment, training, and exercise development. Develops Master Scenario Event Lists (MSELs), After Action Reports (AARs), and lessons learned to inform future planning and readiness efforts. Coordinates CSO requirements across Service Component staff elements to support development of inputs to GCC and JFC OPLANs and CONPLANs. Identifies and quantifies contracted support requirements across all phases of operations, including combat, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief. Provides execution and crisis response support by augmenting CSO cells or joint command organizations during transitions from deliberate planning to crisis action. Supports coordination efforts with senior staff and peers across the Services, Combatant Commands, Joint Staff, and OSD. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Performing logistics, acquisition, strategic planning and interagency coordination; Administering and providing guidance with Commercial Support Operations (CSO) doctrine and joint planning processes for contractor support; Leading the integration of CSO operational concepts across military operations, training and exercise development; Initiating and developing policy and coordinating with Combatant Commands, Services, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) to operationalize and synchronize contract support integration and contractor management; Presenting authoritative recommendations orally and in writing to advise senior leaders regarding assessments and lead the annual commercial capabilities assessment. 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 All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs (ICTAP eligibility): 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/ Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade. This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position. 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).