About the Position: This position serves as a Military Analyst for the CDID concepts Division located at Fort Leavenworth, KS. The incumbent will serve as a project leader with expert knowledge of the capability development processes Joint Capabilities (JCIDS) Army Capabilities Integration and Development System (ACIDS) to address mission command capability gaps.

Duties

Analysis of concepts/systems requirements, operational feasibility, force structure, budget priorities, resource constraints, and operational constraints. Organizes and manages analytical work in support of Army command and control capabilities. Applies technical understanding of command-and-control information systems (C2IS), software, data-exchange, tactical communications transport, command post hardware and configurations, formation types and missions, FMS Web, and concepts and doctrine. Plans and organizes multiple complex capability development efforts across numerous organizations. Develops and prepares written reports to support capability development rationale.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• All applicants are required to upload official/unofficial college/university transcripts (or copy thereof) when applying to positions with positive education requirements or when intending to qualify themselves based in whole or part on education.
• Applicants for promotion or placement into a job having greater promotion potential than their current job (or one previously held) must have a rating of Fully Successful or higher on their most recent annual performance appraisal.
• May be required to complete a 1 year probationary period.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.

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 Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited AssignmentsCurrent 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-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePriority 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 education and/or 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-11 Level: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Contributing knowledge of military capabilities integration and developments systems skills to assist in the management analytical work that addresses capability gaps. AND 2) Researching and documenting required capabilities, needs, and solutions in support of mission command capabilities. AND 3) Serving as a member of a team that implements modern program management and problem-solving techniques. AND 4) Gathering information that informs to qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and evaluation to inform broad and difficult studies and projects. AND 5) Preparing written reports and researching /curating relevant information for inclusion in effective communication and briefings to project stakeholders. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Specialized Experience at the GS-12 Level: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Applying comprehensive knowledge of military capabilities integration and developments systems skills to organize and manage analytical work to address mission command capability gaps. AND 2) Analyzing required capabilities, needs, and solutions in support of mission command capabilities. AND 3) Implementing modern program management and problem-solving techniques. AND 4) Gathering and analyzing information that informs qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and evaluation with application of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques. AND 5) Preparing written reports and researching, curating, and presenting effective communication and briefings to internal and external project stakeholders. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Specialized Experience at the GS-13 Level: One year of specialized experience which includes1) Applying expert knowledge of military capabilities integration and developments systems and project leadership skills to organize and manage analytical work to address mission command capability gaps. AND 2) Leading analysis of required capabilities, needs, and solutions in support of mission command capabilities. AND 3) Implementing modern program management and problem-solving techniques to frame issues, determine key matters, manage methods of analysis and evaluations, assign tasks to team members, and assess work quality. AND 4) Leading qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and evaluation with application of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to inform broad and difficult studies and projects. AND 5) Developing and presenting effective strategic communication and briefings to senior stakeholders both internal and external to the organization. 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-11 level: 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). GS-12 level: 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). GS-13 level: 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

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