About the Position: Serves as the Gender Advisor (GENAD) expert for implementation of a gender perspective in military operations in accordance with the U.S. Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Act of 2017, U.S. Strategy on WPS, and Department of Defense (DoD) WPS guidance, withing the War Plans Division, Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia.

Duties

Conduct onsite reviews or makes special visits to organizations to resolve problems, create innovation, and provide staff assistance on matters related to the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) strategy. Respond to inquiries regarding WPS topics, initiatives, or development of WPS program forecasting, funding, and execution from agencies. Monitor WPS program costs, schedule, and performance and advises senior leadership on recommendations to support strategic and operational WPS activities. Conduct normal and routine assessments, monitoring, and evaluation of agencies WPS implementation as part of the annual congressional reporting requirement. Provide authoritative guidance, advice, and assistance on complex and sensitive matters concerning WPS-related subjects. Establish a network of trained Gender Advisors and Gender Focal Points within HQDA and other agencies. Enable key stakeholders to improve program investment decisions related to advancing WPS activities using objective and meaningful performance measures. Identify non-standard or emerging operational requirements, assesses impact on assigned programs, and develops recommendations.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours or overtime on an emergency basis.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to sign DA Form 5019 requiring participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• Requires up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: evaluating policies and strategies pertaining to peace and security programs; protecting women and girls from violence; utilizing the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) or a similar resource process for meeting the programs budgetary requirements; promoting peace and security using experienced judgement in the performance of duties related to international laws. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Conflict ManagementFinancial ManagementProblem SolvingStrategic Thinking Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address HT-APF-W0Z2AA DCS FOR OPNS AND PLANS DO NOT MAIL Arlington, VA 22202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]