The incumbent serves as the special assistant for joint engineering and works with other senior staff from the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD); the Joint Staff; (JS) the combatant commands (CCMDs); Services and other federal agencies; providing advice to the JS Director for Logistics and the U.S Army Chief of Engineers on developing joint engineering requirements, critical policies; strategic capability issues and resourcing issues and decisions.

Duties

As a PROGRAM ANALYST (MILITARY ENGINEER) at the GS-0343-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Conducts major projects for the Division that focus on the development and employment of joint engineer capabilities using the Capability Based Planning process and Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS). Reviews and evaluates the input of the joint engineering team or personally performs analysis of significant issues where few precedents are available, including the development of joint concepts and special studies. Conducts extensive research, analyzes data, and recommends ways of improving operational effectiveness of internal programs and policies, including evaluating administrative operations. Monitors research projects based on new developments in engineering related to site development, facilities or problems identified by field activities or laboratories. Provides policy and program advice and direction to senior leaders and staff; creating and implementing military engineering functional doctrine, policy, force structure, training and other standards; and developing strategic policies necessary to achieve capabilities for successful joint and combined military operations. Analyzes organizational performance facts and data to draw conclusions and provide recommendations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.gov
• 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: Fulltime
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is eligible for situational telework
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance
• Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service: Planning, designing, interpreting, and providing policy guidance to ensure they are aligned and supportive of joint engineering; Applying knowledge of all service military and department support organizations, as well as the engineering agencies Providing recommendations to military working groups and communities of practice for the Combatant Commands, Combat Service Support Agencies, Services, and interagency and coalition/allied partners nations; Preparing and presenting of strategic and other plans; reports; charts/graphs; briefings; and correspondence to effectively produce and defend studies and reports. 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: DE Applicant Inquires
• Phone: 614-692-0420
• Email: [email protected]