This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for planning, implementing, adjudicating, analyzing, and reporting on conclusions derived from joint wargaming.

Duties

As a Wargaming Analyst at the GS-0301-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Conducts planning in support of the Chairman's Globally Integrated Wargame (GIWG) series examining future concepts and required capabilities. Conducts lifecycle planning including wargame design, objectives, analytical objectives, analysis plan, facilities requirements, identification of wargame participants, and all supporting functions. Plans work, sets priorities, and schedules work as necessary to assure effective and expeditious accomplishment of emergent tasks without adverse effect on regular and recurring work. Develops specific policies, procedures, guidelines, and practices for the GIWG program and activities under Joint Wargaming and Experimentation Division (JWED) and Wargaming Branch (WGB) purview. Prepares and presents briefings on planning, analysis, requirements, and other GIWG issues and conclusions, as required. Independently represent the branch and division leadership to boards and similar forums related to mission area, including those consisting of flag, general officer, and senior executive service. Supports programmatic and budget performance assessment of WGB efforts relative to the supported program goals and objectives.

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
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance
• Member must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft, vessels, and/or vehicles.
• Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
• Incumbent may be occasionally required to work other than normal duty hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and will be compensated within the scope/guidelines of government civilian employment.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Selects and applies past military operations, geopolitical situations and foreign military operations to develop and conduct relevant/effective wargame exercises; Utilizes experimentation analysis, design, execution, methodology, planning, and theory to prepare an coordination team for execution of a wargame or experimentation event; Develops, compiles, edits, and presents scenario products to participants to prepare and present formal scenario, coordination team, and experiment briefings; Applies joint wargaming and experimentation concepts to research and develop operationally challenging scenarios; Review coordination team techniques and procedures in order to produce plausible threats through possible scenarios. 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]