About the Position: Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) responsible for implementing the information operation (IO) program across USSOUTHCOM to include development, implementation, and oversight of USSOUTHCOM'S deliberate and crisis action IO planning, the Boards, Bureaus, Cells, Centers, and Working Groups(B2C2WG) process, planning resources, assessment, and exercise participation.

Duties

Lead the Commander's most senior level messaging center, the Information Operations Working Group (IOWG), Boards, Bureaus, Cells, Centers, and Working Groups (B2C2WG). Receive guidance from USSOUTHCOM Commander, Public Affairs Director, Strategic Communications Chief, and Deputy Director for Information Operations to execute IOWG objectives. Prepare point papers, talking papers, and briefings on IO planning, strategy, and assessment matters related to this branch for USSOUTHCOM, as required. Coordinate IO planning actions with USSOUTHCOM components, direct reporting units, other DoD elements, and interagency partners in theater providing guidance and resolution to questions and problems impacting national and theater policies. Shape the development of the USSOUTHCOM perspective on global IO policy by drafting and reviewing policy documents from the USSOUTHCOM staff, other CCMDs, and joint staff (JS). Develop methods to improve the effectiveness of the IO functions and capabilities in respect to its administration, and/or develops new approaches. Coordinate IO planning actions with USSOUTHCOM components, direct reporting units, other DoD elements, and interagency partners in theater providing guidance and resolution to questions and problems impacting national and theater policies.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position requires a Security Clearance at the TOP SECRET/Special Sensitive Level as the incumbent will be required to access, process, use, and safeguard classified National Defense information.
• This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. The incumbent must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% 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 Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople 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 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: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience developing mission analysis, course of action analysis, deliberate planning, crisis action planning, staff estimates, and operation plan (OPLAN)/concept of operation plan (CONPLAN) development. Experience in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies; and planning, programming, budgeting, and execution system (PPBES) and resourcing processes for developing and reporting budget requirements. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Information ManagementOrganizational AwarenessPlanning and EvaluatingTechnical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: 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-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 SE-W096AA USSOUTHCOM DO NOT MAIL Miami, FL 33172 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk