This position is being filled under DoD Modified Direct Hire Authority, Section 1109; PL, 116-92, dated 12/20/2019. This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting the Chairman of the Joint Chefs of Staff (CJCS) through integration with all U.S Combatant Commands, and multinational partners that directly impacts the nation's current and future military capabilities.

Duties

As a OPERATIONS RESEARCH ANALYST at the GS-1515-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Demonstrates considerable critical thinking, expert judgment, and originality while working across multiple disciplinary boundaries in order to develop multidisciplinary solutions to complex problems. Advises and oversees completion of projects that are highly complex and span all warfighting functions and domains (Land, Air, Maritime, Space and Cyberspace) across Service and Combatant Command missions which requires keen analytical expertise in various professional fields. Guides JEDD on new scientifical methodologies for doctrine and education development that includes unique and innovative operational approaches to support the Chairman with actionable courses of action for decision to the Secretary of Defense. Researching, writing, and reviewing joint doctrine publications and matters of policy, policy compliance, and conducting program assessment surrounding joint professional military education. Develops presentations on joint warfighting doctrine concepts for endorsement. Interfaces with contracting officer representatives, and assigned contractor project manager, pertaining to invoices, contractor employees, and resolution of problems/issues arising from execution of contract, and assists staff in writing and acceptance of Statements of Work.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance
• Position may require travel to hostile environments on military and commercial aircraft.
• Employee may be required to work in shifts and overtime on an emergency basis.

Qualifications

This position is being filled under DoD Modified Direct Hire Authority, Section 1109; PL, 116-92, dated 12/20/2019. You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Performs duties that involve evaluation or scientific inquiry, assessment, and analysis applicable to unique problems that confront mission objectives. Provides advice, oversight, development, writing, and technical review of Joint Concept and Futures Professional Military Education and Joint Doctrine projects. Researches contract options, initiates and coordinates contract actions through RAMO/MILSEC and monitors agreements for compliance. Advanced knowledge of joint and coalition operations, doctrine assessment methods, and PPBES processes for investment recommendations. 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 1515, series as listed below: 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. You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) unofficial transcripts are acceptable at time of application, or (2) If you are serviced by the office, filling this type of position, and your transcripts are on file in your official personnel folder, you are not required to submit. However, it is your responsibility to ensure transcripts are on file. *NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Education

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

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: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

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