About the Position: This position is located in the Defense Health Agency (DHA) under the policy guidance and direction of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (ASD (HA)), in Falls Church, Virginia. Note: Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Duties

Represent the Defense Health Agency at exercise planning events for the Chairman’s Exercise Program (CEP), National Exercise Program (NEP), Joint Exercise Program (JEP), and Director’s Internal Exercise Program (DIEP). At a strategic level and often within constrained timelines, must apply knowledge of exercise design and evaluation techniques, principles, and policy while operating and problem solving independently and absent clear boundaries. Develop annual mutually acceptable three-year Joint Training Plan (JTP) and associated annual budget which identifies DHA’s long-range exercise objectives and subsequently develops the Plan of Actions and Milestones. Use judgment and discretion in determining intent, and in interpreting and revising existing policy and regulatory guidance for use by others within or outside the DHA. Possess knowledge of military command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships. Expertly apply quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques to develop and present recommendations to 3-Star Director regarding DHA exercise programs and activities. Identify, collect, analyze, store, and disseminate the data required to support implementation of the Joint Training System and sustain a Joint Training Program. Oversee and supervise subordinates assigned to the J-35 Exercises Branch.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access. A pre-employment and recurring comprehensive background investigations are required.
• One-year supervisory probationary period required. A one-year probationary period is required if the selectee has not previously met this requirement.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.

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. Current Civilian Employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA)Current Permanent Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian EmployeeDefense 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-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice 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 which includes analyzing exercise training program needs to recommend updates, assisting in the development of the annual budget, conducting analysis to develop recommendations for exercise programs/activities and providing supervision to employees through activities such as workforce development, work prioritization, performance evaluation, etc. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Instructional DesignLeadershipOrganizational Performance AnalysisRequirements Analysis and Management 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-13).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address KF-DHA-DDAAFC DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY HQ DO NOT MAIL Falls Church, VA 22042 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk