Responsible for assisting in formulation of Joint Staff positions to the President and other national leaders and ensure those recommendations are informed by larger strategic context coordinated with interagency and alliance partners, account for view and requirements of Combatant Commanders, and assess risk in executing National Military Strategy (NMS), Guidance for the Employment of the Force (GEF) and Defense Planning and Programming Guidance (DPPG)

Duties

As a FOREIGN AFFAIRS SPECIALIST at the GS-0130-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as a senior foreign affairs specialist and adviser to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS), senior leaders, and J5 Strategy, Plans, and Policy (DJ5), on a broad range of political-military strategy and policy issues regarding China (PRC), Taiwan, Mongolia, and Indo-Pacific region, nearby elements of China (PRC), Taiwan and Indo-Pacific region. Assists Division Chiefs on China (PRC), Taiwan, Mongolia, and Indo-Pacific region issues and on how the Division functions and operates within the Joint Staff and with the U.S. Combatant Commands (CCMDs), Services, and other National Agencies. Support the Division Chief to ensure all Division actions are assigned and completed on time and are thoroughly coordinated within the Joint Staff. Conduct oversight, train, and mentor four field-grade officers and perform their duties during their absence. Support the CJCS in their role as the senior military advisor to the Secretary of Defense and the President by providing expert advice, information, analysis, briefings, studies, and reports on China (PRC), Taiwan, Mongolia, and Indo-Pacific region both within the country and in a geopolitical context. Play a major role in the study, review, and adjustment of the strategies, concepts, programs, and budgets required to support the Joint Staff and OSD policy and program planning guidance, and identify and focus senior policy attention on developing or modifying U.S. military policy relating to China (PRC), Taiwan, Mongolia, and Indo-Pacific region. Prepare, evaluate, review, and coordinate formal correspondence for the CJCS and senior members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff with the National Security Council (NSC), the Department of State (DOS), the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Defense agencies, the Services, and Combatant Commands (CCMDs).

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 NOT telework eligible
• Security: Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance
• May be 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.
• 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 or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Creditable specialized experience includes: Providing expert advice, information, analysis, briefings, studies, and reports on China (PRC), Taiwan and Indo-Pacific region both within the country and in a geopolitical context. Preparing and supporting senior staff members for participation in U.S. Interagency (IA) discussions and Congressional hearings. Serving as a senior foreign affairs specialist and adviser on a broad range of political-military strategy and policy issues regarding China (PRC), Taiwan and Indo-Pacific region, nearby elements of China (PRC), Taiwan, Mongolia, and Indo-Pacific region. 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 0130 series. Degree: major or equivalent, or a combination of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, in international law and international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; or 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Experience: four years of appropriate experience in one or more of the fields listed above in work associated with international organizations, problems, or other aspects of foreign affairs. *NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Education

You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.

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]