You will serve as a PROGRAM ANALYST in the Policy and Strategy Directorate of OFF OF THE UNDER SECRETARY OF THE NAVY.

Duties

You will assist in coordinating and monitoring DON policies and plans related to DoD strategic guidance related to nuclear weapons policy, Arctic policy, maritime security cooperation, naval force planning, and readiness. You will assist in coordinating and monitoring of the implementation of Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) program, and/or associated defense policy processes. You will prepare reports and presentations containing recommendations on implications for future defense policies, legislative matters, force structure, posture and fleet design. You will represent the Director for Policy in understanding the capabilities, requirements and force structure necessary to support the policy and strategic posture for the Department of the Navy. You will identify and understand major political, economic, technical, and military trends to develop policies to support future naval operational capabilities. You will ensure proper coordination of staff actions and maintains close working relationships with counterparts from the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD).

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final TOP SECRET-SCI security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience as a policy analyst or advisor responsible for development and coordination of U.S. defense policy or international affairs matters at the Department of Defense and its components, the National Security Council, or Congress; Experience communicating, drafting, coordinating, and preparing defense policy correspondence and other documents for senior leadership signature in a time-constrained environment; Experience with defining workflow, resolving coordination issues, and working with diverse organizations with differing roles and responsibilities to include military and civilian staff; Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Contacts

• Address OFF OF THE UNDER SECRETARY OF THE NAVY 1000 Navy Pentagon Washington, DC 20350 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]