NUCLEAR POLICY & STRATEGY ANALYST

Duties As a NUCLEAR POLICY & STRATEGY ANALYST at the GS-0301-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Supports the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the statutory role to prepare military analysis, options, and plans to recommend to the President and the Secretary of Defense (SecDef) on matters related to strategic deterrence, U.S. nuclear force posture, nuclear capability requirements, and the modernization of U.S. nuclear forces and the underlying scientific and industrial base required to support them.Applies subject matter expertise in nuclear war plans including the integration of conventional and nuclear forces; nuclear operations; nuclear command, control, and communications; and intelligence collection and analysis to assess whether operation plans (OPLANs) developed by U.S. European Command meet Presidential military objectives and are consistent with extant policy guidance.Applies subject matter expertise and collaborates with a broad community of interagency stakeholders to develop national-level policies, strategies, and doctrine across specified areas of responsibility, as well as recommendations for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff advice to the National Security Council, SecDef, and the President on nuclear weapons policy, strategic stability, and nuclear deterrenceCompiles information from a wide range of sources on U.S. and adversary nuclear force structure, posture, plans, and capabilities; the roles of nuclear forces in U.S. national security strategy; policy requirements and objectives for the U.S. to maintain a safe, secure, reliable, and effective strategic deterrent and to reassure U.S. allies and partners through robust regional security architecturesRequirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a U.S. citizenMales born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective ServiceResume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigationMay be required to successfully complete a probationary periodWork Schedule: Full TimeOvertime: OccasionallyTour of Duty: FlexibleRecruitment Incentives: May be AuthorizedFair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): ExemptFinancial Disclosure: Not RequiredTelework Eligibility: This position is not telework eligibleCOVID19: Please see, additional information.Drug Testing Designated Position: YesEmployee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance 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 policy, plans and strategy development processes within the Department and across the InteragencyAssessing current and future strategic environments, developing and implementing strategies to fulfill the roles of nuclear weapons in U.S. national security strategy, and identifying potential deficiencies in nuclear capabilities, force structure, and supporting infrastructure, with particular emphasis on the U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) Area of ResponsibilityAdvising high-ranking officials on United States extended deterrence commitments to NATO Allies, including NATO processes and procedures for developing and implementing nuclear policy and associated decisionsProviding strategic analysis of nuclear policy issues using Intelligence Community assessments, table-top exercises, and subject matter expertise to assess emerging operational doctrinal concepts and whether USEUCOM operation plans meet Presidential guidance and military objectives. 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 This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional informationVeterans 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: .COVID19 - To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:Persons with Disabilities - Schedule ASpecial Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military SpousesOther Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart FMales 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. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit for more information. For more information, please visit 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: Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).Help 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 windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility 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 EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Competencies:Oral CommunicationOrganizational Performance AnalysisPolicy DevelopmentStrategic ThinkingMilitary 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. 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.