About the Position: Serves as a Strategic Planner as participates with senior Strategic Planners in conducting research and incorporating knowledge from academia, business and government resources to organize and design solutions to complex, unstructured problems. This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Post-Secondary Students and Recent Graduates.

Duties

During crises uses experience in military history, theory, and doctrine to develop options for military operations in a time constrained, complex, ambiguous environment. Participates with senior Strategic Planners in conducting research and incorporating knowledge from academia, business and government resources to organize and design solutions to complex, unstructured problems. Helps interpret policies and uses knowledge, experience, and understanding of operations and national security processes to create clear and simple plans. Responsible for the application and synchronization of national strategic planning guidance, the review and application of joint doctrine, the review and application of future concepts. Provide leadership options for military operations in ambiguous operating environments. Participates in the creation of clear and concise information and decision papers for the Commander USARNORTH from complex issues and or operating environments. Assures that all plans and policy issuances are properly coordinated and integrated with joint service and interagency partners to ensure the command’s mission requirements achieve broad national strategic end states. Researches applicable strategies, laws, policies, regulations and reference material, analyzes information, recommends appropriate approach.

Requirements

• A trial or probationary period may be required in accordance with agency policy.
• A post-secondary student appointment expires 120 days after completion of the designated academic course of study, unless the student is selected for noncompetitive conversion.
• Required to perform over 25% of duties in a temporary duty travel status in connection with homeland security/homeland defense operations, planning or exercises.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance. Failure to satisfactory complete any aspects of the process is grounds for termination.
• Incumbent will be required to submit to a urinalysis for illegal drug use prior to appointment and will be required to submit to a random urinalysis for illegal drug use upon employment.
• Overtime may be required on short notice. Shift work may be required on a 24/7 basis and also may be necessary during exercises, crises, or contingencies.
• This position has been designated as “Key” and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization as doing so would seriously impair the capability of the organization to function effectively.
• A probationary period maybe required

Qualifications

Who May Apply: To be eligible for consideration you must meet the definition of insert post-secondary student or recent graduate as defined below: Post-Secondary Student: a person who, (1) is currently enrolled in, and in good academic standing at, a full-time program at an institution of higher education; and (2) is making satisfactory progress towards receipt of a baccalaureate or graduate degree; and (3) has completed at least one year of the program. OR Recent Graduate: a person who was awarded a degree by an institution of higher education not more than two years before the date of the appointment of the applicant. Exception: For a person who has completed a period of obligated service in a uniformed service of more than four years, the degree may be awarded by an institution of higher education not more than four years before the date of the appointment of the applicant. 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). Minimum Qualification GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting with developing, monitor, and analyze applicable statistical data to track and assess the efficiency and effectiveness of operating programs in order to meet organizational strategic goals and plan improvements of command programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 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, such as: Business Administration, Strategic Management and Organizational Design and Development. 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 first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. Minimum Qualification- GS-11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes developing written plans, standing operating procedures, policies, or procedures; Construct and prepares documents, operation orders (OPORD), operational flowcharts, models or graphs using automated systems. 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, such as: Business Administration, Strategic Management and Organizational Design and Development. 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant education and experience. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Post-secondary students being considered for initial appointments to positions leading to target positions with positive education requirements should be enrolled in directly-related degree programs in order to meet the OPM qualification requirements for the target position upon completion of their academic program.

Contacts

• Address FR-APF-WJMH99 AUG MCP HQ US ARMY NORTH DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk