You will serve as an EXERCISE DESIGNER (AVIATION) in the Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group of OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL. Initial consideration for this announcement is limited to the number of applications listed at the top of this announcement. All applications received on the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and processed.

Duties

You will serve as the Exercise Designed (USMC aviation) subject matter expert (SME) providing Air Combat Element (ACE) operational planner in support of formal learning programs and advanced collective training programs. You will develop MAGTF ACE layouts, missions, and products in exercise development, specifically the development of MAGTF ACE special instruction, aviation tasking order, Command and Control, and aviation specific control measures You will provide focused support in operations and strategic planning, operational and tactical event execution, as well as synthesize information for current/projected scenarios. You will participate and contribute in exercise and scenario interactive progress reviews, planning, conferences, and staff briefs. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, managing, and conducting pre and post-exercise actions for MAGTF ACE actions in all MCTOG Battle Staff Training exercises. You will provide subject matter expertise for the exercise control cell in information management, systems integration, simulation implementation, communication and data systems, and organic and outsourced exercise participants. You will provide support to designing, developing, planning and overseeing exercise actions related to ACE planning and execution for all MCTOG exercise or requested exercise support. You will manage assets, cond. battle tracking of aviation units, and participate in planning meetings with training audiences during exercise executions.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Travel will be required in carrying out mission and responsibilities approximately 20% of the time.
• Misuse of government IT systems is cause for disciplinary action, including removal.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: planning, coordinating, managing, and conducting pre/post-exercises for Air Combat Element (ACE) actions; and developing warfare training exercises. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Contacts

• Address OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL Office of the Commanding General Yuma, AZ 67884 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]