This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for providing technical and operational input as part of the development of innovative Joint Concepts of Employment to apply new or emerging capabilities in applicable settings, e.g., identifying trends in capability development and military application.

Duties

As a JOINT FORCE INNOVATOR at the GS-0301-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Leads matrixed teams and executes research efforts of new/emerging technology and capability areas that provide opportunities to the Joint Force. Reviews documents pertaining to systems, techniques, and equipment to evaluate technical feasibility in accordance with theoretical principles and technology relating to JSIG interest areas. Manages JSIG participation in DoD-wide innovation community to include rapid prototyping and experimentation efforts. Plans, develops, and presents briefings to Chief executive leaders and other Department leaders to provide updates on JSIG planning, activities, and results. Devises methods of analysis or in assessment forums (such as Table Top Exercises, detailed discussions with Red Teams, or other techniques) to determine suitability for the Joint Force. Develops innovative approaches to resourcing new application of capabilities within the Joint Force, usually outside of routine annual budgeting processes.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.gov
• 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: Fulltime
• 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 SITUATIONAL telework eligible
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance
• Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
• Travel/TDY requirements may be short notice and occasionally for extended periods of time.
• Employee may be required to work weekends, holidays and overtime during peak work periods.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Creating and implementing processes to allow for the identification and resolution of Operational and Logistics Hard Problems for the Joint Force; Facilitating, coordinating, and planning techniques in research project management to assess and improve operations and program effectiveness on complex systems; Researching current state of emerging trends in the Joint Staff and/or Department of Defense to address emerging technologies and alternatives associated with innovation processes; Leading an assessment team to evaluate, validate, and monitor Joint Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership, Personnel and Facilities(DOTMLPF)and provide recommendations to senior leadership. 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Joint Chiefs of Staff Joint Staff Pentagon Washington, DC 20318 US
• Name: DE Applicant Inquires
• Phone: 614-692-0420
• Email: [email protected]