This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent performs work in support of the Secretary of Defense and Chairman through integration with all U.S. Combatant Commands, Combat Service Support Agencies, Services, Secretary of State, interagency, multinational partners, private industry, and academia that directly impacts the nation's current and future military capabilities.

Duties

This position is being filled under the Direct-Hire Authority for the Department of Defense for Post-Secondary Students and Recent Graduates, Section 1102 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, Public Law 115-232. As a OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST at the GS-1515-11/12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Provides expert analysis on the future operating environment to support the design of a globally integrated joint force, benchmarked against current and long-term pacing threats. Researches emerging technologies and assesses how they will change future warfare or enable the introduction of new capabilities. Examines how changes in the international system and the actions of other global actors will affect the Joint Force. Writes reports and analysis that enable the Joint Staff J7 to publish updated editions of the Joint Operating Environment (JOE), and Gamechangers along with new Estimates of the Situation. Develops briefings, information papers and other products to help facilitate a common understanding of the future operating environment throughout the Joint Force.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Educational requirements MUST be met by the closing date of this announcement
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Security Requirements: Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Bargaining Unit Position: No
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is SITUATIONALLY telework eligible
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
• Transcript(s) must include student name, academic institution, major, earned credit hours, and conferment (if applicable) to be considered for this position.
• Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
• Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
• Overtime: Overtime, weekend and holiday work may be required
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)

Qualifications

To be considered for a Post secondary or Recent Graduate (select one) appointment you must meet ONE of the following requirements: {Post Secondary} Be currently enrolled in, and in good academic standing at, a full-time program at an institution of higher education; AND is making satisfactory progress toward receipt of a baccalaureate or graduate degree; AND has completed at least one year of the program. {Recent Graduate} Complete all requirements for an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational, or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution not more than two years before the date of the appointment; OR a person who has completed a period of obligated service in a uniformed service of more than four years, such term means a person who was awarded a degree not more than four years before the date of the appointment. In addition to meeting the Recent Graduate eligibility requirements, your resume and supporting documentation must support: You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Leads a team in the development of approaches for clearly articulating Joint Staff position on high level matters and execute these approaches through writing and publishing documents applicable to the Joint Staff, and the Department of Defense for development and evaluation of threat-based joint concepts; Leads a team to research emerging technologies and assess how they will change future warfare or enable the introduction of new capabilities; Applies an extensive knowledge of international relations, public policy, and political science analytic methods to describe a future security environment; Applies an extensive knowledge of international systems to analyze and synthesize trends within the national security environment to develop studies, position papers, etc. submitted for decision maker review; Applies an extensive knowledge of the future operating environment and concept development in order to research data analysis and inform develop development of joint concepts and concept of operations. OR You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: B. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Participates as a lead member of the team in the development of approaches for clearly articulating Joint Staff position on high level matters and execute these approaches through writing and publishing documents applicable to the Joint Staff, and the Department of Defense for development and evaluation of threat-based joint concepts; Participates as a lead member of the team to research emerging technologies and assess how they will change future warfare or enable the introduction of new capabilities; Applies a broad knowledge of international relations, public policy, and political science analytic methods to describe a future security environment; Applies a broad knowledge of international systems to analyze and synthesize trends within the national security environment to develop studies, position papers, etc. submitted for decision maker review; Applies a broad knowledge of the future operating environment and concept development in order to research data analysis and inform develop development of joint concepts and concept of operations. OR You may qualify at the GS-11, if you fulfill the following qualifications: B. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service: Participates as a member of a team in the development of approaches for clearly articulating Joint Staff position on high level matters and execute these approaches through writing and publishing documents applicable to the Joint Staff, and the Department of Defense for development and evaluation of threat-based joint concepts; Participates as a member of a team to research emerging technologies and assess how they will change future warfare or enable the introduction of new capabilities; Applies a limited knowledge of international relations, public policy, and political science analytic methods to describe a future security environment. Applies a limited knowledge of international systems to analyze and synthesize trends within the national security environment to develop studies, position papers, etc. submitted for decision maker review; Applies a limited knowledge of the future operating environment and concept development in order to research data analysis and inform develop development of joint concepts and concept of operations. D. GS-11 Only: I have Master's or equivalent graduate degree listed in educational requirements. E. GS-11 Only: I have specialized experience as described in GS-11 specialized requirements, but less than one year and I have some graduate education as described in the educational requirements, but less than the required. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) F: GS-12 Only: I have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree listed in GS-12 specialized experience. G. GS-12 Only: I have specialized experience as described in the GS-12 specialized experience, but less than one year and I have some graduate education as described in the educational requirements, but less than the required. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the GS-1515 series: REQUIRED: Degree in Operations Research; or at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus. SEE: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/operations-research-series-1515/ *NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. (GS-13 only)

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Transcripts MUST be provided, failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims by the closing date of this announcement. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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: Foreign Education

Contacts

• Address Joint Chiefs of Staff Joint Staff Pentagon Washington, DC 20318 US
• Name: JCS Servicing team
• Phone: 614-692-2646
• Email: [email protected]