MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST (CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT)

Summary This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This position serves as a senior analyst and Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting the realization of the Department of War's (DoW) Joint Warfighting Concept and the delivery of required joint capabilities under the Joint Force Requirements Process (JFRP). Responsibilities As a MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST (CAPABILITY DEVELOPMENT) at the GS-0343-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Applying advanced analytic tools and automation - including artificial intelligence, large language models, and other automation capabilities - to organize, evaluate, and derive insights from large volumes of structured and unstructured information; Consolidating complex, ambiguous, and conflicting information into authoritative analyses, assessments, and recommendations for senior military and civilian leaders; Analyzing, recommendations, and evaluations are normally reviewed by management officials for potential influence on broad policy and program objectives and goals; Identifying critical joint issues, assess second- and third-order effects across the enterprise, integrate cross-domain solutions, and devise innovative approaches where established methods do not apply; Creating recommendations based off analysis of real time lessons coming from current combat operations (warfighters on the field), determining which Joint Warfighting Concept (JWC) identified capability requirements correlate with these lessons. 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: Applying advanced analytic tools and automation - including artificial intelligence, large language models, and other automation capabilities - to organize, evaluate, and derive insights from large volumes of structured and unstructured information; Consolidating complex, ambiguous, and conflicting information into authoritative analyses, assessments, and recommendations for senior military and civilian leaders; Analyzing, recommendations, and evaluations are normally reviewed by management officials for potential influence on broad policy and program objectives and goals; Identifying critical joint issues, assess second- and third-order effects across the enterprise, integrate cross-domain solutions, and devise innovative approaches where established methods do not apply; Creating recommendations based off analysis of real time lessons coming from current combat operations (warfighters on the field), determining which Joint Warfighting Concept (JWC) identified capability requirements correlate with these lessons. 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 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: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf 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.