STRATEGIC PLANS & POLICY PLANNER

Summary

You will serve as a STRATEGIC PLANS & POLICY PLANNER of HEADQUARTERS US INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND. Employee is entitled to 8.64% COLA

Duties

• You will provide continuity planning knowledge and inputs to the development of USINDOPACOM contingency plans and annexes.
• You will lead and participate in Joint Planning Groups with subject matter experts to produce high-level briefings given to four-star officers and SES-level officials, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Secretary of Defense.
• You will develop Contingency Plans and prepares revisions for CDRUSINDOPACOM approval using the JOPES planning process.
• You will coordinate the fusion of USINDOPACOM, joint, national, and ally capabilities into contingency planning.
• You will assess foreign/field situations or analyze national assessments and studies.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Examples of specialized experience include: 1) Thorough knowledge of U.S. policy, doctrine, processes, capabilities, tactics, techniques and procedures, and networks, and advanced joint planning skills to shape and deliver the desired contingency plans for Commander US PACOM; 2) Thorough knowledge of U.S. strategic guidance, including but not limited to the National Security Strategy (NSS), National Defense Strategy (NDS), National Military Strategy (NMS), Unified Command Plan (UCP), Contingency Planning Guidance (CPG), Guidance for Employment of the Forces (GEF), Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan (JSCP), and the Department of Defense Global Campaign Plans (GCP); 3) Thorough theater knowledge to include US PACOM strategy, and a thorough understanding of linkages to national interests; 4) Extensive knowledge of the planning continuum to include the Joint Operational Planning and Execution System (JOPES) and Joint Operational Planning Process (JOPP), Joint Operating Concepts (JOCs), and Joint Capabilities Areas (JCAs); 5)Knowledge and experience in interpersonal aspects of executive management, including motivation, communication, team building, delegation and coaching; 6)Knowledge with deliberate, contingency, and crisis action planning at the component and combatant command level; 7) Skill in researching, developing and coordinating strategy, plans, programs, requirements, assessments, operations directives and presentations; 8) Ability to perform analysis of issues, prepare written reports, and provide oral briefings to higher level management; 9) Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft office and information management software used to build and track plans, documents, presentations, and data matrices. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

A bachelor's degree is preferred. How You Will Be Evaluated

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: STRATEGIC THINKING PROBLEM SOLVING PLANNING AND EVALUATING ORAL COMMUNICATION WRITTEN COMMUNICATION PROJECT MANAGEMENT This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire, Structured Resume Review. 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. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Other Information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Eligible DoD career or career conditional employees shall be granted statutory return rights to their former position for a period of 5 years if continuously employed in a foreign or non-foreign area provided by Executive Order 10895 and DoDI 1400.25, v 1230. Employees that do not exercise their return rights within five years are no longer eligible for return rights and will be treated as a local hire.