About the Position: As a Senior Counterdrug/Terrorism Policy and Strategy Officer, you will work together with other agencies and make recommendations regarding Counterdrug-Counterterrorism (CD-CT) policies and strategies, and various threats to Partner Nations in USSOUTHCOM's area of responsibility (AOR).

Duties

Develops, maintains, and communicates command and other U.S. Government Agencies (USG) policies, plans and initiatives addressing various regional threats/concerns to include Counterdrug-Counterterrorism (CD-CT) related matters. Monitors USG National Security Policy Directives and strategies for South and Central America, and the Caribbean; reviews national, DOD, and Joint Staff CD-CT policy and strategy documents enduring integration and compliance. Serves as a Lead strategist ensuring compliance with the National Drug Control Strategy (NDCS) and the key focal point for crafting strategic concepts and advancing alternatives addressing regional threats and international drug trafficking. Evaluates applicable national security policy and strategy directives, and other DOD, Joint Staff, DOS and USSOUTHCOM staff actions ensuring USSOUTHCOM integration and compliance. Conducts analysis of National Military and National Drug Control Strategy, National Military Strategic Plan for the War on Terrorism, National Interdiction Command and Control Plan (NICCP) ensuring organization CD-CT aligns with national guidance. Assess the effectiveness of current and future programs/plans countering the multitude of strategic threats and challenges that face the USSOUTHCOM area of responsibility (AOR). Provides critical feedback and recommendations regarding USSOUTHCOM policy positions on numerous national level strategic directives, policy statements, and proposals to address emerging and current regional threats. Supports multi-national information sharing initiatives to foster cooperation with AOR partner nations supporting CD-CT activities. Provides input to Joint Staff and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) regarding USSOUTHCOM positions on proposals and activities to counter illicit threats in a regional framework.

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top-Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• A pre-employment and recurring background investigation that includes contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of a driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service are required.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary, you can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• For Pathways Recent Graduates: Must complete, within the previous two years, a qualifying associate's, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate.
• For Pathways Recent Graduates: Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation have up to six years after degree completion to apply.
• If eligible Pathways Graduate, please submit a copy of your transcripts to support your recent graduate eligibility.
• For Pathways Graduates, if you are a veteran, please submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.
• This position requires a DoD SCW Certification. Applicant must comply with all DoD, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, and Department of the Army requirements of the SCW certification program.

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. Current 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 ActPathways Recent GraduatePriority 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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes advising on policies, strategies, planning, development and analysis of Global Integration operations, U.S. and threat actor posture to counter threats, and threats for U.S. Government (USG) agencies, U.S. Embassies, Allies, and PN Country teams throughout the Caribbean and Central and South America. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Counter-Terrorism AnalysisIntegration, Outreach & CollaborationInternational Engagement Action PlanningInternational Engagement ImplementationPartneringVulnerabilities Assessment and Management 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-12). Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and minimum qualification requirements prescribed by OPM within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Separated Military Members: Resumes will be accepted from members of the Armed Forces who indicate in their applications that they are available for appointment within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. Military members may be appointed while on terminal/transitional leave, before the effective date of their military retirement/separation. Military Retirees: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in DoD (including a non-appropriated fund position) within 180 days after retirement and are subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326 or 5 U.S.C. 5305.

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 FR-APF-W096AA HQ USSOUTHCOM DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk