SUPERVISORY INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER

Summary

This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent serves as Branch Chief for the Joint Global Command and Control (JGC2) Branch. This position resides in the Joint Staff J3, Joint Staff Deputy Directorate for Nuclear, Homeland Defense, and Current Operations (DDNHDCO), National and Nuclear Command, Control and Communications Division (N2C3). .

Duties

• As a SUPERVISORY INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGER at the GS-0301-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Duties include the management, coordination, integration, modernization, and execution of all activities relating to 54 critical C2 sites; the organizations responsible for these sites include; Combatant Commands (CCMDs), Service Components, Agencies, Allies, and International Partnership for Peace members on the Global Common Operating Picture (COP) and multinational systems. Serve as the warfighter advocate and operational sponsor for all Joint C2 policy and process matters, to include an 87 million dollar effort to maintain and recapitalize Global Command and Control System - Joint (GCCS - J), the Joint C2 Family of Systems (FoS), and the development of future enterprise technologies using the cloud. Provide policy, strategy, oversight, and supporting information technology for the development, coordination, review, dissemination, and approval of Joint C2 information systems. Ensure that the Global C2 community of over 150 subject matter experts from across the world meet in one location annually to carry out these responsibilities, in addition to traveling to key critical locations biennially in support of the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff's (CJCS) Common Operational Picture (COP) assistance program. Serve as principal advisor to the CJCS, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (VCJCS), DJ3, DDNHDCO J36, and Division Chief N2C3 on all matters relating to COP policies, procedures and supporting Information Technology (IT). Prepare briefings and official papers for General Officer/Flag Officers on the Joint Staff and throughout the Department of Defense (DoD). Represent the DDNHDCO J336 at 13 critical meetings, counsels, and groups to expeditiously respond to challenges in maintaining optimal technical reliability and functionality for all Global C2 systems. .Be familiar with and be able to interpret strategic guidance on interoperability for Global C2 to be able to advocate for advanced technology and cyber security issues at the 0-7 and SES level. Lead a multi-agency C2 system advisory team to aid combatant commanders with their fundamental tasks to maintain timely and accurate shared situational awareness for their superior and subordinate headquarters by way of command assistance visits.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service: Providing policy, strategy, oversight, and supporting information technology for the development, coordination, review, dissemination, and approval of Joint Command and Control (C2) information systems; Serving as principal advisor to high-level management on all matters relating to Global Common Operational Picture (GCOP) policies, procedures and supporting Information Technology (IT), and expeditiously responding to challenges in maintain optimal technical reliability and functionality for all Global C2 systems); Participating in the publishing of annual C2 priorities list that includes requirements, priorities, and budgets for modification enhancements, technical corrections, and new initiatives relative to Common Operational Picture and Shared Situation Awareness (SSA) development efforts; Possessing a working knowledge of the National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy, National Military Strategy, the Unified Command Plan and experience in drafting and staffing Instructions/Manuals. 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. Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Set aside at least 3 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13046231. Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d