About the Position: Works in the ACoS G6 Plans and Exercise (PLEX) Branch under the general supervision of the PLEX Branch Chief as a C4/IT planner/action officer with focus on strategic, operational and tactical level C4/IT planning of COCOM directed US/Joint/Multinational exercises.

Duties

Throughout the Military Decision Making Process, develops Staff Estimates and Annexes as directed for various Combatant Command and Theater Army Contingency Plans (CONPLANs), Operations Orders (OPORD), and Campaign Plans. Develops and coordinates C4 sustainment requirements (personnel, equipment, funds) using Field Budget Estimates (FBEs), submits funds requests, develops and submits Performance Of Work Statements (PWS) in support of exercises and contingencies Develops Requests for Forces (RFF), Joint Manning Documents and requests for support to set C4 conditions in theater for Joint Exercises and contingencies. Reviews and comments on products from external stakeholders such as HQDA, TRADOC, USSOUTHCOM such as Policies, Regulations, Army Doctrine Publications (ADPs), Army Techniques Publications (ATPs), etc. Participates in Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) events such as Initial, Main and Final Planning, gathers and deconflicts requirements and prepares and delivers briefings to senior leadership for guidance and decision. Provide and/or coordinate for/manage required automation/IT/Communications support as directed for US, Interagency and Partner Nation exercise participants as specified in Exercise Directive or headquarters OPORD.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The work is usually performed in a typical office setting; however, it may be necessary to deploy to tactical field locations for the purpose of installing ADP equipment.
• Occasional TDY will be required (up to 50% of the total time) to coordinate projects, conduct research, attend information management seminars and professional development training.
• Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance as the individual will be required to access, process, use and safeguard classified National Defense information.
• A probationary period maybe required.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination.

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 WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority 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. Basic Requirement for IT Specialist (Policy and Planning) Specialize Experience: One year of specialize experience which includes providing expert technical advice and assistance on IT policy and plans issues, as well the knowledge of technical data necessary to identify approaches for satisfying communications requirements; providing resolution and facilitate development of utility programs for use with network operating systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined: (1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include completing thorough and accurate work independently, even in the most difficult or stressful situations; occasionally reviewing work completed by others. (2) Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include resolving routine and non-routine problems, questions, or complaints; developing and maintaining strong, mutually supportive working relationships with customers; conducting evaluation of support to determine quality of services and customer satisfaction, and recommending procedural changes based on customer need or changes in policy and/or regulation. (3) Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include convincingly conveying complex information to customers; presenting thoughts that are well-organized and demonstrating confidence in the facts and ideas; adjusting style when working with individuals with different levels of understanding; using various methods to explain and convey information. (4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: solving complex or sensitive problems by developing and proposing strategic alternatives; identifying possible conflicts and shared benefits; helping team anticipate problems and identifying and evaluating potential sources of information; providing feedback and coaching to others to help solve problems; engaging appropriate stakeholders when developing solutions in order to understand and incorporate multiple perspectives and needs; evaluating the effectiveness of decisions and adjusting future decisions as appropriate. 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: Information Technology Policy and PlanningInformation Technology Program ManagementProject 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 (GS-11).

Contacts

• Address FR-APF-WJMW99 MAIN CMD POST, US ARMY SOUTH DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk