About the Position: Serves as the Gender Advisor (GENAD) expert for implementation of a gender perspective in military operations in accordance with the U.S. Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Act of 2017, U.S. Strategy on WPS, and Department of Defense (DoD) WPS guidance, withing the War Plans Division, Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia.

Duties

Conduct onsite reviews or makes special visits to organizations to resolve problems, create innovation, and provide staff assistance on matters related to the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) strategy. Respond to inquiries regarding WPS topics, initiatives, or development of WPS program forecasting, funding, and execution from agencies. Monitor WPS program costs, schedule, and performance and advises senior leadership on recommendations to support strategic and operational WPS activities. Conduct normal and routine assessments, monitoring, and evaluation of agencies WPS implementation as part of the annual congressional reporting requirement. Provide authoritative guidance, advice, and assistance on complex and sensitive matters concerning WPS-related subjects. Establish a network of trained Gender Advisors and Gender Focal Points within HQDA and other agencies. Enable key stakeholders to improve program investment decisions related to advancing WPS activities using objective and meaningful performance measures. Identify non-standard or emerging operational requirements, assesses impact on assigned programs, and develops recommendations.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours or overtime on an emergency basis.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to sign DA Form 5019 requiring participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• Requires up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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) evaluating policies and strategies pertaining to Women, Peace and Security (WPS) programs; 2) protecting women and girls from violence; 3) utilizing the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) or a similar resource process for meeting the programs budgetary requirements; AND 4) promoting WPS using experienced judgement in the performance of duties related to U.S. and international laws. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Conflict ManagementFinancial ManagementProblem SolvingStrategic Thinking

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 HT-W0Z2AA HQDA DCS G-3 DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk