STRATEGIC ANALYST

Summary

This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for directing, coordinating, developing, and maintaining the joint functional concept and architecture for force protection issues..

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Duties

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As a STRATEGIC ANALYST at the GS-0301-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as a senior analyst and the focal point in the diverse areas within the division's protection portfolio.
• Directs support personnel and shares information about all past, on-going, and future projects, programs and analyses that pertain to asset protection.
• Serves as a recognized technical authority in force protection analyses.
• Plans, conducts, coordinates, and evaluates complex and long-range studies and develops technical analyses and recommendations.
• Participates in the Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) and Functional Capabilities Board (FCB) processes and assessments.
• Establishes measures of effectiveness and success and develops analytic plans and decision methodologies for completing effectiveness assessments.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is SITUATIONALLY telework eligible
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance
• Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
• This position may require occasional travel.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service:

• Directing operations research specialists and leading long-range technical studies to provide evidence-based recommendations and facilitate data-driven decision-making for senior leadership;
• Evaluating force protection requirements and joint capability assessments through the expert application of JROC, FCB, and JCIDS processes;
• Orchestrating multi-organizational communication and executive-level briefings to effectively present conclusions, influence stakeholders, and defend complex analytical findings to key staff;
• Navigating the defense acquisition system and the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process to develop and cost-justify integrated portfolio solutions within the Joint Staff organizational structure.

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.

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Education

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs : 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:

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities : For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:

Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A

Special Hiring Authority for Veterans

Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses

Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

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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:

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.

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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