About the Position: The incumbent will serve as a Space Planner (EUROPE) for the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-5, in the Plans, Strategy, and Policy Directorate in Colorado Springs, CO. The incumbent will provide planning, coordination, and integration of Army forces and capabilities in support of space and missile defense operations.

Duties

Conduct research regarding all aspects of the space and missile defense plans and operations to predict possible situations pertaining to the upcoming missions. Lead the development of operational war plans, contingency plans, other supporting plans, strategies, policies, and concepts concerning space and missile defense. Integrate the Global Force Management (GFM) process throughout the organization. Serve as a planner and lead diverse operational planning teams (OPTs) of various sizes incorporating internal and external experts and stakeholders to solve complex problems. Respond to detailed questions, make recommendations, and provide feedback on Joint Staff, service, and combatant command policies, strategies, and plans. Provide subject matter expertise for planning, coordinating, resourcing, and integrating space and missile defense into USASMDC, combatant command, service, and Joint strategies, campaign plans, and operations. Provide deliberate, contingency, and crisis support planning for Army space, missile defense, and high-altitude in support of various commands and planners. Act as Command lead planner and oversee all planning requirements for Army space, missile defense, and high-altitude within USASMDC Global Force Management (GFM). Utilize the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES). Manage projects, planning groups, and attend all relevant command conferences as necessary; and educate and advocate for the use of USASMDC capabilities.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain a top secret clearance.
• Drug testing is required for this position.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent 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 WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency 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 EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority 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: One year of specialized experience which includes 1). Develop operational and contingency war plans involving tactical policies and concepts to define organizational strategies needed to accomplish missions; 2). Direct organizational readiness through the Global Force Management (GFM) processes consisting of the assessment of allocating apportionments ensuring personnel are properly assigned to each phase of the mission; 3). Integrate the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) throughout each phase of the assignment to minimize jeopardization of the mission; and 4) Lead operational planning teams (OPTs) to provide deliberate, contingency, and crisis support planning for global Army space, missile defense, and high-altitude forces and capabilities, ensuring organizational deadlines are met. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-02/GS-11) or above). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: OperationsPlanning and EvaluatingProgram 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 (NH-02/GS-11).

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 EI-APF-W6EFAA USA SPC MSL DEF CMD/ARSTRAT DO NOT MAIL Fort Carson, CO 80913 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk