About the Position: : First Army mobilizes, trains, validates, and deploys Reserve Component (RC) units in accordance with Combatant Commander, Department of the Army, and FORSCOM directives. As directed, provides training to Joint, Combined, and Active Army Forces. This is a developmental position to the GS-12.

Duties

Serves as the primary Manpower and Equipment Analyst for Force Management Branch, G5 Plans, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G5, Headquarters, First Army. Reviews, analyzes, and processes manpower and equipment requests for Active Component, Army Reserve, Active Guard Army, and assigned subordinate activities. Reviews manpower survey documents for conformance with established policy. Reviews completed surveys, comments or reclama (i.e., requests for reconsideration) submitted by commanders and command staff. Develops and maintains Civilian Execution Plan (CEP) for approximately 260 authorized and assigned Dept. of the Army Civilians (DACs). Reviews and amends all requests for personnel actions, preparing endorsements for Resource Management Chief to reflect status of resources. Serves as manpower representative at conferences, on studies, in meetings, and during inspections and staff visits. Presents the Command viewpoint, providing advice and assistance to staff. Participates in manpower committees to develop and analyze programs, budgets, and allocation (as it relates to manpower only), and reduction of manpower resources (when necessary).

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance for the duration of employment
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent 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-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 education and/or 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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience for GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Develops manpower cost estimates and out-year forecasts; 2) Coordinates manpower and equipment issues; 3) Provides guidance on regulatory policies/procedures governing various aspects of documentation based on comprehensive knowledge of a system such as Authorization Documentation System (TAADS). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph. D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Specialized Experience for GS-12: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Analysis of Manpower and Force Management systems to accomplish manpower and equipment requirements determination and allocation analyses; 2) Develops manpower cost estimates and out-year forecasts; 3) Coordinates manpower and equipment issues; 4) Provides guidance on regulatory policies/procedures governing various aspects of documentation based on comprehensive knowledge of a system such as Authorization Documentation System (TAADS); 5) Participates in manpower committees to develop and analyze programs, budgets, and allocation (as it relates to manpower only), and/or reduction of manpower resources (when necessary). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and ManagementFinancial ManagementOrganizational Performance AnalysisTechnical Documentation Time in Grade Requirement for GS-11: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the second lower grade or equivalent (GS-GS-9). Time in Grade Requirement for 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).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address SC-W3NQAA HQS FIRST ARMY DO NOT MAIL Rock Island, IL 61299 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk