This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will serve as a Division Chief and supervises mid and senior civilians as well as field grade military personnel; and, oversees the execution of tasks by contractor personnel.

Duties

As a CHIEF TRAINING AND EXERCISES DIVISION at the GS-0301-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: As a subject matter expert on, and implements, the Chairman's Joint Training and Exercise Program at DTRA. Provides responsive, interdisciplinary, analysis and oversight of Joint and Allied CWMD training and exercises. Plan, develop, prepare, coordinate, staffs, and presents Agency positions on CWMD training and exercise related issues to DoD, US Government and Allied senior leadership. Provide expert joint and combined training and exercise advice to senior officials based on mastery knowledge of the Chairman's Joint Training System, national defense policy, DoD joint doctrine, and applicable Allied doctrine. Evaluate problematic issues and concepts through application of review, analysis, and evaluation techniques, problem solving, and standardized practices and procedures. Present recommendations/suggestions and convincing arguments in defense of Agency positions at DoD, U.S. Government interagency, and international training and exercise meetings/conferences. Determine and prioritize resource requirements; plans, supervises, and monitors the execution status of the Division's projects/programs. Interacts routinely with the Joint Staff, the Combatant Command staffs, select US Government Interagency staff, and allies to synchronize DTRA's joint and combined CWMD training, exercise, and doctrine efforts to enhance CWMD readiness of DTRA's assigned and other than assigned forces. Provide oversight, guidance, and direction of the Division's programs and special projects. Formulates and establishes requirements and performance goals, priorities, budget requirements, technical and operational baselines, and best practices. Provides leadership and direction to the Division for near- and long-term programs, goals and objectives with expert knowledge of all four phases (Requirements, Plans, Execution, Assessments) of the DoD Joint Training System (JTS). As a first line supervisor over Division personnel. Assigns work to subordinates based on readiness priorities, and reviews work of subordinates.

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: Full time
• Overtime: Overtime/compensatory time may be required to accommodate operational needs of the organization.
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized. See link: https://www.dtra.mil/Careers-Opportunities/DTRA-Opportunities/
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Must consent to and pass pre-employment drug testing and be subject to periodic random drug testing thereafter.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid passport.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-15 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service: Maintaining the global view of Combatant Command(CCMD)concepts and operational plans; Ensuring regionally focused plans take into account both Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)-related concerns and objectives of other CCMDs to effectively deter, counter, and defeat adversary WMD activities; Developing/authoring and overseeing implementation of an organization's annual Joint Training Plan (JTP); Supporting a cross-agency requirements management program, to include supporting the tracking, coordination, validation, adjudication, assignment and assessment of customer requirements across a broad spectrum of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) exercises and related missions; Analyzing and interpreting national-level strategies and warfighting plans through the lens of the evolving threat environments and apply a "risk-to-mission" approach to maximize the cumulative effect of an agency's operations, activities and investments to enable CCMD exercise objectives. Using US national strategy to include the DoD Strategy to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction. 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 Defense Threat Reduction Agency 8725 JOHN J KINGMAN ROAD MSC 6201 FT BELVOIR, VA 22060-6201 US
• Name: DE Applicant Inquires
• Phone: 614-692-0420
• Email: [email protected]