Plans, Strategy, & Assessments Spec

Summary

You will serve as Plans, Strategy, & Assessments Specialist at the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies, 8414 McGuire Ave, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 99506.

Duties

• As a Plans, Strategy, & Assessments Spec at the GS-0301-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Lead the development and management of the Center's Biennial Program Plan, translating leadership guidance into a comprehensive process with clear timelines and deliverables. Manage the Center's long-range Strategic Calendar (3-18+ months), deconflicting major activities, and lead the formal review and update cycle for all foundational governance documents. Conduct strategic horizon scanning and long-range risk assessments to identify emerging trends in the Arctic security environment and advise leadership on necessary adjustments. Drive the executive decision-making process by coordinating leadership briefs, vetting staff proposals, and transforming raw performance data into actionable, strategic insights. Guide the Center's Integrated Planning Team (IPT) framework, actively identifying cross-divisional dependencies and providing strategic health assessments to mitigate risks. Coordinate and execute the quarterly Program Management Review (PMR) cycle, including establishing reporting metrics, conducting quality assurance on materials, and facilitating the review sessions. Capture, assign, and track all tasks and decisions generated during PMRs, integrating findings into broader organizational assessments to inform strategic adjustments and resource allocation.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-12/13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Leading the development and execution of strategic and operational-level plans and managing associated governance and planning processes. Conducting comprehensive organizational assessments, analyzing performance data, and providing strategic recommendations to senior leadership. Developing and implementing performance management frameworks, including the establishment of metrics and the facilitation of program review cycles. OR B. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Applying analytical and evaluative methods to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. Experience in developing, managing, and maintaining long-range strategic calendars and governance documents. Skill in analyzing and interpreting performance data to identify trends and inform decision-making processes. 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

How to apply

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