CWMD Planner

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Duties

• As a CWMD Planner at the GS-0301-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serve as an Agency countering WMD (CWMD) planner providing strategy, policy, doctrine and planning expertise. Accomplishes broad analytical efforts upon which DTRA and the Plans & Programs Department develop plans, strategy, and doctrine, as well as programs, policies, procedures and systems determinations related to military CWMD missions and national security strategies. Develop, plan, prepare, coordinate, staff, and presents DTRA, directorate, and department positions on CWMD-related campaign plans affecting the OSW, JS, CCMDs, DoW Components, Military Services, and Defense Agencies. Independently plan and complete projects principally related to Joint Staff, CCMD, and DTRA operations, activities, and initiatives requiring significant research and analysis. Prepare and present decision papers, briefing materials, speeches, and correspondence for senior officials within DTRA, DoW and/or JS, and the US Government lnteragency. Conduct/support special projects, compartmented plans, and assignments to assist in the overall accomplishment of DTRA mission requirements. Conduct critical research and analysis for highly sensitive or controversial projects that will establish a significant Agency precedent and involve divergent and conflicting views from principal stakeholders. Develop appropriate implementation plans, and prepares, coordinates, staffs, and presents DTRA positions with respect to these projects.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Experience developing contingency and/or campaign related plans on a combatant command, defense agency, Joint Staff, Military Service Headquarters, or equivalent level staff; Experience analyzing, researching, and/or developing strategy, doctrine, programs, and procedures related to military CWMD missions and national security strategies; Experience researching suspected problem areas, identifying key variables or factors, and developing practical and innovative recommendations based on knowledge of the organization's long and short term goals; Knowledge of US national strategy to include the DoW Strategy to Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD), CWMD plans, programs, intelligence, doctrine, policy and USG actors to include OSW, Joint Staff, CCMDs, Military Services and the Service components of CCMDs, and Defense/Combat Support Agencies, and; Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills to prepare and present major staff studies, fact sheets, and executive-level decision briefs, as well as to articulate and negotiate complex issues with senior leadership and external partners. (SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE MUST BE CLEARLY DEMONSTRATED IN YOUR RESUME) 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

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. 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/13059035. 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 As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).