About the Position: This position serves as a Military Analyst (Writer) for the DIRECTORATE OF CONCEPTS (DOC) FUTURE WARFARE DIVISION (FWD) located at Fort Aldephi, MD.

Duties

Serves as a Military Analyst in the Disruptive Technology Branch (DTB), Army Concepts Division (ACD), Directorate of Concepts (DoC), Futures and Concepts Center (FCC), Army Futures Command (AFC). Acts as a deep future “scout” for FCC with respect to new and emerging science and technologies, continually assessing their implications for how future Army forces could organize, operate, and equip differently in 2040 and beyond. Leverages personal expertise to provide operationally relevant analysis of foundational research for concept development. Provide expertise focused on how Army forces could operate, organize, and equip differently using deep future technologies (2040-2050). Help plan and execute events that link science and concepts. Advance DoC’s understanding of new and emerging science and technologies for Army concept development and experimentation primarily through the Focused Excursion program. Engage and collaborate regularly with research, academic, and industry to identify new and innovative technological solutions to future operational challenges. Write information and white papers covering disruptive technologies in the deep future that contribute to Army concepts. Assist in the planning and execution of the Future Study Program, including planning and facilitating Structured Workshops and event-specific analysis plans.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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.
• 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.
• The incumbent will be required to travel TDY approximately 10% of the time.

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 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 EligibleReinstatementVeterans 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 at the GS-13 Level: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Develop analysis plans and analyze key insights and findings from basic research; 2) Engage with research, academic, and industry to identify new and innovative technological solutions; 3) Facilitate Structured Workshops and event-specific analysis plans. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: LeadershipOral CommunicationPlanning and EvaluatingTechnical Problem Solving 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).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address FN-W3U2AA US ARMY FUTURES COMMAND DO NOT MAIL Fort Sill, OK 73503 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk