This position is located in Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG), Office of the Deputy Inspector General for Overseas Contingency Operations (DIG OCO), Alexandria, Virginia.
Summary
This position is located in Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (DoD OIG), Office of the Deputy Inspector General for Overseas Contingency Operations (DIG OCO), Alexandria, Virginia.
Performs gap analysis, research and analysis on the political and military environment to identify insurgency related activities, and conventional warfare motivations and techniques.
Develops trends and analysis on operational activities in support of the Lead Inspector General mission, related to overseas contingency operations in areas such as U.S. Central Command, U.S. Africa Command, and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
Responsible for research and prepares original written content, and production of quarterly reports.
Reviews and interprets national security directives and counterterrorism policy documents from the Executive Branch, Department of Defense, Department of State, and Department of Justice as they relate to ongoing Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO).
Monitors and informs senior management of any changes in strategy, operations, funding, programming that may impact ongoing Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO).
Maintains comprehensive knowledge of Department of State (DOS), military, civilian, and international organizations present in Combatant Command Areas of Responsibility, to include their leaders, philosophies, and goals.
This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
Pursuant to the Executive Order on Requiring COVID 19 Vaccination for Federal Employees, new DoD civilian employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 prior to entry on duty, subject to such exceptions as required by law.
More details regarding vaccine requirements can be found at https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/. Selected candidates will receive further information during the job offer process.
Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment, and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoD OIG.
The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.
Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
Qualifications
Knowledge Requirements/Skill for Program Analyst 0343 series position:
Possess a comprehensive understanding of counterterrorism and counterinsurgency strategy, and operations. Counterterrorism focusing more narrowly on combating the tactics and strategy of terrorism and those who employ it, while counterinsurgency is a broader category of responses to political violence carried out by minority groups, both terroristic and otherwise.
Possess extensive knowledge of national and Department of Defense directives pertaining to Counterterrorism planning, strategy, and operations. Familiarity with the National Strategy for Counterterrorism, Joint Publication 3- 26, Counterterrorism, the military command structure, as well as oral and written communications skills, sufficient to work issues at the appropriate level, to simplify complex tasks in order to develop teamwork assignments, and to interface with key decision-makers within the agency and outside.
Knowledge and experience in the areas of: international relations, national security or other strategy-related fields, and counterterrorism.
Knowledge of Counterterrorism strategy development and the ability to objectively analyze current/emerging threats and the strategic environment as a whole. Uses qualitative techniques to evaluate complex issues and develop effective strategies, concepts and alternatives to resolve them.
Maintains up to date knowledge of U.S. Special Operations Command and special operations capabilities of Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps organizations. Additionally, maintains knowledge of adaptive and crisis planning process. Knowledge of Operational Contingencies and the planning processes specific to them. Demonstrated skill in clear written and oral presentations is essential to the proper conduct of duties. Has the ability to coordinate the review and analysis of completed projects for technical quality, appropriate levels of coordination, consistency, logic, soundness of recommendations, and compliance with established objectives, with minimal supervision.
Knowledgeable of the Intelligence Cycle, Collection Management Cycle, Targeting Cycle, and intelligence analytic techniques including trend and pattern analysis, geospatial analysis, link analysis and network or social network analysis.
Education
This position does not have an education requirement.
Additional information
Competitive wages, flexible schedules and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages found in either government or private sector. These extraordinary benefits encompass health, pay, work/life balance, growth & learning.
Moving expenses not be paid.
Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment.
Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov)
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IMPORTANT NOTE - YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
Your application will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of the experience and/or related education as reflected in your resume. Please follow all instructions carefully.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: You are encouraged to choose only ONE method of submitting your resume. (HR will review the resume that the system date stamps as the latest one received and this may not be the resume, which best reflects your qualifications for the job and may result in an ineligible rating.) You may submit your resume by: attaching in your USAJOBS account. For assistance in preparing your resume, take a look at the DFAS Resume Tools.
WARNING: Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/24/2022, or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information. The Details page will display the status of your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
DoD OIG - OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US
Next steps
The resume that you submit will be used to assess your qualifications for the job, and to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
False Statements: Misrepresentation of your experience or education or otherwise providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: You are encouraged to choose only ONE method of submitting your resume. (HR will review the resume that the system date stamps as the latest one received and this may not be the resume, which best reflects your qualifications for the job and may result in an ineligible rating.) You may submit your resume by: attaching in your USAJOBS account. For assistance in preparing your resume, take a look at the DFAS Resume Tools.
WARNING: Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/24/2022, or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information. The Details page will display the status of your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
DoD OIG - OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS
4800 Mark Center Drive
Alexandria, VA 22350
US
Next steps
The resume that you submit will be used to assess your qualifications for the job, and to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
False Statements: Misrepresentation of your experience or education or otherwise providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring you or for firing you after you begin work.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
