About the Position: The U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY is an academic institution located in the Hudson River Valley, 50 miles from New York City. The historic site is the oldest continuously occupied military post in America. West Point is a self contained city with housing, a Department of Public Works, libraries, hospital, fire department, chapels, and restaurants. Employees have access to Eisenhower Hall Theater, Hudson Valley's performing arts center, and recreational facilities.

Duties

Serves as the primary program analyst for strategic engagements within the USMA Commander’s Action Group (CAG) and a principal Congressional Affairs Contact Officer (CACO) within the command. Plan, prepare, and synchronize strategic engagements across the West Point enterprise and with external stakeholders. Explore and pursue engagement opportunities that advance the Academy’s strategic objectives and strengthens partnerships with higher headquarters, adjacent commands, and external stakeholders. Coordinate across the West Point enterprise to prepare the Superintendent and other Academy senior leaders for all visits and engagements in order to achieve desired strategic effects. Serve as a subject matter expert on legislative matters and a principal liaison with the Army’s Office of the Chief, Legislative Liaison (OCLL). Oversee the command’s responses to all congressional inquiries and external requests for information.

Requirements

• This position requires the incumbent to travel up to 25% of the time.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

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)Domestic 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) TransferPeople 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. GS-12: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) designing opportunities to enhance an organization's communication and engagement programs; 2) assisting in developing short and/or long range strategic goals; 3) maintaining relationships with internal and/or external stakeholders to synchronize communication and engagement efforts; and, 4) providing guidance to personnel on strategic engagement matters. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). GS-13: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) designing, coordinating, and assessing an organization's strategic effects programs; 2) developing short and long range strategic goals; 3) establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders to synchronize communication and plan strategic engagement activities; and, 4) serving as an advisor to senior leaders on complex strategic engagement matters. 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: Administration and ManagementOral CommunicationStrategic PlanningStrategic Thinking Time in Grade Requirement (GS-12): 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). Time in Grade Requirement (GS-13): 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).

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 BR-W1FBAA US MILITARY ACADEMY DO NOT MAIL West Point, NY 10996 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk