This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for providing expertise in the areas of modeling and simulation (M&S) policies, technical analyses, and software development, as well as advise in the areas of planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE)..

Duties

As a PROGRAM ANALYST (MODELING AND SIMULATION) at the GS-0343-11/12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Responsible for supporting the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution for global joint training infrastructure. Analyze and assess matters with joint staff budgetary, funding, and policy implications for JS J7/DDJT programs and activities Assist with documenting and submitting procurement requests that are aligned to annual budget planning and spend plans. Provide program analyst support and technical assistance for financial data, budget calculations, and acquisition information supporting EOD/DDJT Divisions. Work with J7 resource offices to execute annual IT procurement actions using internal procurement requests and ensuring funding and obligations are achieved IAW appropriations acts, continuing appropriations resolutions, and applicable laws. Coordination with requirements Systems Matter Experts (SMEs), Technical SMEs, M&S Service Development PMs, Operational Users, and Industry partners that develops, sustains, and executes Modeling & Simulation (M&S) programs based on Joint Staff, Combatant Command and Service requirements. Responsible to produce a wide variety of program execution and decision support products addressing areas of organizational processes, information technology acquisition, technical support services, program assessments and evaluations, financial policy, and joint training policy. Has oversight over a multiservice team which includes SMEs that provide the Global Joint Training Infrastructure that provides modeling and simulation to conduct joint and service military exercises. Provides M&S and technical expertise and represents JS J7 DDJT at technical, industry, training, and educational conferences, meetings, tests, demonstrations, presentations and events and interacts with the Joint Staff Legal, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (OUSD) Force Education & Training, and other stakeholders to include individual Service and Combatant Command (CCMD) exercise staffs on all matters concerning M&S. Responsible for the development of methodologies and conduct of studies concerning joint technical support and enablers to include legacy and emerging joint training technical and/or M&S systems. Plans, directs, and conducts studies to determine feasibility, adequacy, and compatibility of M&S and/or technical systems.

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): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Security: Employee must obtain/maintain a Secret/ Non-Critical Sensitive security clearance.
• Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
• Employee may be required to work weekends, holidays and overtime during peak work periods.
• Employee may be required to perform travel and TDY assignments. Travel/TDY requirements may be short notice and occasionally for extended periods of time. Travel is by commercial and military aircraft, as well as other authorized travel modes.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-11, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector/military): Assists with developing, sustaining, and executing Modeling & Simulation (M&S) and/or Technical programs. Participates in analyzing current systems to identify problems, recommend alternative solutions, and provide suggestions upon which decision-makers can alter policies, plans, and programs. Determines feasibility, adequacy, and compatibility of Modeling & Simulation systems B. Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree Or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.; OR C. Combination of Education and Experience: You have some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) 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 (experience may have been gained in the private sector/military): Plans, sustains, and executes Modeling & Simulation (M&S) and/or technical programs. Oversees the analysis of systems to identify problems, recommend alternative solutions, and provides a basis upon which decision-makers can alter policies, plans, and programs. Determines feasibility, adequacy, and compatibility of Modeling & Simulation and/or technical systems. **Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for the GS-12 grade level. You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Develops, sustains, and executes Modeling & Simulation (M&S) and/or technical programs. Analyzes current systems to identify problems, recommend alternative solutions, and provides a basis upon which decision-makers can alter policies, plans, and programs. Determines feasibility, adequacy, and compatibility of Modeling & Simulation and/or technical systems. .***Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for the GS-13 grade level. 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

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application, or (2) If you are serviced by the office filling this position and your transcripts are on file in your official personnel folder, you are not required to submit. However, it is your responsibility to ensure transcripts are on file.

If substituting education for experience Transcripts are REQUIRED--We accept unofficial transcripts, as long as they contain the applicant's name, the name of the school, the date and degree that was AWARDED/CONFERRED, and the list of classes and credits earned.

**Failure to provide transcripts to show educational substitution will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: Foreign Education

Contacts

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