About the Position: This position serves as a Chief Exercise Control developing, integrating, planning and synchronizing projects and missions for the Mission Command Training Program (MCTP) at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Moving expenses are not authorized, based on a determination that a move is not in the Government's interest. Recruitment, relocation or retention incentives are NOT being offered for this position.

Duties

As a Chief Exercise Control, you will perform the following duties: Oversee simulation support, logistical support, and information management functions of the Operations Group (OPSGRP) and activities requiring concurrence/approval and involvement of the Commander OPSGRP. Assist with exercise design based on training objectives, unique missions, composition of forces and the command and control structures of each exercise unit. Participate in exercise area set up and assist with management of exercise manning and shift schedules. Review exercise plans and propose changes that will ensure training objectives are met. Represent higher management at conferences, meetings, and working groups by providing advice and guidance to government and non-government agencies at all levels to integrate OPSGRP actions, projects and activities. Assist operational-level headquarters and the OPSGRPS in training design at exercise Concept Development Conferences and other Joint Exercise Life Cycle meetings. Monitor contractor support to the team in conjunction with the Contracting Officer.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Willing and able to deploy worldwide to hazardous duty areas at least 40% of the time.
• Obtain and maintain an official passport.
• Obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance.
• Comply with the Civilian Drug Abuse Testing Program by signing a 5019-R, "Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified as Critical Under the Drug Abuse Testing Program" and comply with drug testing requirements.

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. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in the development and planning of projects and missions that support the collective training of military units; and assisting with exercise design based on training objectives, unique missions and the command and control structure of each exercise unit. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Manages and Organizes InformationManages Human ResourcesOral CommunicationTechnical Competence 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-12). *All applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade and specialized experience requirements within thirty (30) days after the closing date of the announcements.

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 EX-APF-W4YVAA USA BTL CMD TNG PROG DO NOT MAIL Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk