This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for assessing the force feasibility of Operation Plans and Contingency Plans developed by the Combatant Commanders and their Service Components.

Duties

As a CONTINGENCY SOURCING DATA ANALYST at the GS-0301-12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Supports, as an action officer, assessment and refinement of Geographic Combatant Command Operation Plans and Contingency Plans, as well as the Secretary of Defense and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff strategic planning frameworks that guide global integration, prioritization, and strategic objectives. Develops and presents assessments on the Global Force Management impacts of the the periodic Directed Readiness Tables and Apportionment Tables used to support strategic and operational planning. Develops GFM products and makes recommendations supporting the Chairman's Global Integrated Exercise process or other strategic planning events with impact on the global defense enterprise. Applies data analytics expertise to use various GFM software databases and analytic tools (such as Advana-ORION, the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES), and others) to streamline assessments, identify trends, project future shortfalls, and prompt and validate alternative solutions. Assists in requirements documentation, development, and operational assessment of data analytic tools relevant to force feasibility assessments.

Requirements

• 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): Non-Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• The work requires occasional CONUS/OCONUS TDY travel by commercial or military carrier - 10% of time. Passport required.
• Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance.
• Incumbent must be available for immediate travel to the Pentagon, if required, to represent the J35 at meetings or briefings.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Using a broad range of information gathering and analysis techniques to extract actionable conclusions from complex, ill-defined, interrelated systems in order to plan and perform assigned reviews and studies; Providing recommendations to senior leadership on Global Force management and Contingency Sourcing processes; Developing and presenting assessments used to support strategic and operational planning. 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.

Contacts

• Address Joint Chiefs of Staff Joint Staff Pentagon Washington, DC 20318 US
• Name: JCS Servicing team
• Phone: 614-692-2646
• Email: [email protected]