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

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. 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).

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