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CHAIR, WAR GAMING DEPARTMENT

Department of the Navy
Bureau of Naval Personnel
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Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Overview

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Job closed
Open & closing dates
01/24/2024 to 02/20/2024
Salary
$171,422 to - $204,000 per year
Pay scale & grade
AD 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Newport, RI
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Term - 3 Years
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
9
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
DE-12287125-24-DGK
Control number
772056000

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Clarification from the agency

THE PUBLIC, US CITIZENS

Duties

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  • Refer to the "Qualifications" section of this Flyer for a summary.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • The incumbent may be expected to travel on occasion

Qualifications

Wargaming Department (WGD). The WGD conducts research, analysis and gaming to support the requirements of the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), the combatant commanders, the Navy component commanders, the Navy numbered fleet commanders, other Navy and Marine Corps commanders, the U.S. intelligence community and other departments and agencies of the U.S. Government. The desired effect is a program of focused, forward-thinking, timely and relevant research, analysis and gaming that anticipates future operational and strategic challenges; develops and assesses strategic and operational concepts to address those challenges; and assesses the risk associated with these concepts. More information about the WGD can be found at https://usnwc.edu/Research-and-Wargaming/Wargaming.

Responsibilities. The Chair of the WGD, working under the supervision of the Dean, Center for Naval Warfare Studies (CNWS), provides leadership for all aspects of the Department's operations. The Chair (1) oversees a dynamic group of faculty, staff, military, and contractor personnel in the effective prioritization and execution of the wargaming schedule and assures the quality and timeliness of the resultant analytical products; (2) leads the adaptive change necessary to capitalize on the attributes of the department to strengthen critical thinking, speed up the learning cycle, and create opportunities to advance the art of wargaming; (3) in conjunction with the Dean, CNWS, develops a wargaming research program that will meet these needs of the Navy, supports the goals of the College and when directed supports other stakeholders through wargames and related activities consistent with the resources available; (4) works collaboratively across the NWC, external staff, and stakeholders to carry out the College's research, educational, and outreach missions; (5) manages WGD resources to include funding for information systems and other material resources and the funding for contractor support to the department and various other entities within the College; and (6) maintains a network of contacts within the naval and defense, professional military education, civilian academic, international, and commercial sectors.

Qualifications. The President U.S. Naval War College (USNWC) seeks candidates recognized as experts in the field of defense and military research and analysis. Candidates must demonstrate evidence of their expertise through a combination of education, research and practical experience. Minimum requirements for this position include: expertise in national security, a deep understanding of joint operations, experience in military analysis, and a Master's degree. As this is a key College leadership position and an influential position within the Naval Service, the ideal candidate will have experience in pedagogical and analytical wargaming and maritime operations, a Ph.D. from an accredited university in international relations, international political economy, comparative politics, security/strategic studies, operations research, mathematics, information operations, systems engineering, or a related, relevant field. The ideal candidate will also possess demonstrated leadership of large organizations with diverse backgrounds. The successful candidate must demonstrate an in-depth understanding and knowledge of current strategic and operational challenges facing Navy leadership in the international and regional security environments.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens capable of obtaining a Department of Defense security clearance at the TOP SECRET level. The selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment drug screening test and to random drug testing thereafter.

Additional information

Appointment. This appointment is governed by provisions of Section 8748, Title 10, U.S. Code as delegated by the Secretary of the Navy, and the regulations of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management which apply to "excepted" appointments under Schedule A. For the successful candidate, the initial term of appointment is expected to be three years in length with provision for renewal dependent on performance. This is not a remote work position; however, the incumbent may be eligible for situational telework as determined by policy and the position requirements.

The incumbent may be expected to travel on occasion.



Salary Considerations. Salary is competitive and is accompanied by a generous federal employee benefits package that includes health insurance with employer contribution, retirement savings plan, paid vacation and sick leave, and other benefits. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with experience and credentials in accordance with Department of the Navy Faculty Schedule and NWC policy

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

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