Job opening: PROGRAM MANAGER (STRATEGIC PLANS AND POLICY OFFICER)
Salary: $86 962 - 113 047 per year
Published at: Jul 11 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This is a provisional position description that projects duties and responsibilities associated with the Joint Staff. This position is located in the Joint Force Headquarters-State, Strategic Plans, Policy, and Interagency Interoperability Directorate, (J-5).
DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:
Area 1 = Officer (O1 and O4) and Warrant Officer members of the Louisiana National Guard.
Duties
Duties & Responsibilities:
(1) The incumbent serves as the advisor to the Directorate of Operations (J3) and the Directorate of Strategic Plans (J5) on matters of short, mid, and long-term programs. Serves as the senior strategic and long-range planner and consultant responsible for developing the Joint Force Headquarters-State view of the future and implementing detailed strategic policy, plans, initiatives, and concepts related to warfighting, theater security cooperation, international relations, federal and state homeland security, civil support missions, and selected other activities for the entire organizations based on broad guidance from higher headquarters and specific guidance from the Adjutant General and Chief of the Joint Staff.
(2) Coordinates and oversees development of measurable strategic timetables, goals, objectives, and milestones implementing instructions, local plans, policies, and programs. Evaluates and recommends planning strategies to develop, implement and sustain the Joint Force Headquarters Strategic Plan. Develops performance measurement tools and data collection methods for continuous monitoring of operational data to ensure that all programs are fully integrated and effective. Ensures strategic planning evaluation and assessments adequately and effectively address and measure key customer and operational requirements for continual process improvements aligned with the Joint Force Headquarters strategic direction. Prepares briefings and correspondence and distributes command policy and guidance on the strategic planning process. Compiles, performs, publishes, and oversees a comprehensive analysis for each future program to prevent duplicate use of resources. Responsible for the administration, implementation, and execution of a quality Strategic Plans and Policy program.
(3) Reviews Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Air Force, Department of the Army (DA), National Guard Bureau (NGB), Army National Guard (ARNG), Air National Guard (ANG), and other agency planning documents (i.e. National Military Strategy, Defense Planning Guidance, Quadrennial Defense Review, etc.) and ensures the state strategic plan remains synchronized with current topics, future initiatives and higher headquarters planning documents. Keeps abreast of technical advances in the test and evaluation field, analyzes and recommends adjustments and changes to policies, programs and projects to improve operations and efficiencies throughout the state.
(4) Conducts statewide analysis for strategic planning, re-engineering issues, and program integration. Synchronizes and integrates strategies with Combatant Commanders, National Guard Bureau (NGB), other services, supported federal and state agencies, and the federal response plan. Engages and works with strategic planners and functional management teams to ensure proper planning and analysis for future force structure activities including capabilities analysis, demographic information, and ongoing transformation planning for out-year activities. Provides direction and guidance to directors and staff in enhancement measurement tools and management improvement ideas.
(5) Conducts and oversees the completion of detailed studies in response to the state Adjutant General and Chief Joint Staff requests and prepares executive summaries, information papers, and briefings for internal and external audiences. Studies are typically characterized by command group visibility, with significant importance to higher headquarters and staff. Tasks are unique in nature requiring the development of stand-alone processes and techniques to formulate decisions or policy. Employs advanced management principals, data compilations and the development of recommendations to affect current sources, infrastructure, and future requirements.
(6) Provides oversight on the coordination and administration of activities and programs which integrate military and non-military agencies and international programs as directed by NGB, Combatant Commanders (CoComs), Department of State, and other appropriate tasking authorities. Provides oversight of state partnership programs and other international partnership activities. This includes planning and coordinating visits of foreign delegates to the state; coordinating documentation required to support international visitations, and planning and coordinating activities between the JFHQ-State and supported countries. Provides support to: the Combatant Commanders Theater Security Coordination Plan; support for the Ambassador's Mission Performance Plan and Country Campaign Plan; and foreign liaison guidance and assistance to the Adjutant General, JFHQ-State, and subordinate elements. Ensures standardized Interagency/Intergovernmental coordination processes with non-federalized (Title 32) National Guard across the state.
(7) Performs other as duties as assigned.
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience, education or training in managing or directing, one or more programs, including appropriate supporting service organizations; managerial, professional or technical work experience and/or training which has provided knowledge of management principles, practices, methods and techniques; experience using computer and automation systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least One (1) year of specialized experiences at the GS-11 level; AND/OR at least Thirty-six (36) months experience analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data and recognizing solutions; preparing reports, plans, policies and various correspondence; evaluating objectives and develop plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various resources; have knowledge of the organization and its mission and utilized the organizational staff procedures; experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions???????.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:???????
1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
2. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
4. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
6. This is a National Guard dual status technician position which requires military membership.
Education
You must provide transcripts and/or other documentation as proof to support your Educational claims, and receive credit to meet the Education requirements for this position.
Contacts
- Address LA ARNG J3 7 OPERATIONS AND PLANS
6400 SAINT CLAUDE AVENUE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117
US
- Name: LANG HRO INBOX
- Email: [email protected]
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