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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a Program Manager (Strategic Plan and Training Officer), Position Description Number T59117P1 and is part of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (DCSOPS) Training Branch of the Vermont Army National Guard. of the Vermont Army National Guard.
04/11/2024 to 05/13/2024
$88,562 - $115,127 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
12
No
No
VT-12375010-AR-24-32
786206300
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Priority Placement Program will be cleared. Area I: Area I: Current On-board Title 5 or Title 32 Dual Status Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite or 4-Term ) - Only those current Vermont National Guard employees who are in permanent, indefinite, or term technician status as result of being competitively hired by the VTNG. Area II: All current Federal Employees from any agency. Area III: All current and former members of the VTNG Area IV: United States citizens.
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Officer over Strategic Plans and Training for the JFHQ-State. The incumbent is responsible for strategic planning for current and future military strategies, developing joint integration plans, joint training joint Professional Military Education and exercise programs, and to develop the action plans to implement approved joint strategies for the department. Provides information, analysis, guidance, and recommendations on matters regarding joint policy and joint force development; supporting strategic planning; execution of National Guard positions regarding international affairs issues; joint doctrine; professional development; joint training exercises; and assessment. Serve as the primary advisor to the Adjutant General and the Chief of the Joint Staff for the formulation of strategic plans, policies, international affairs, joint training, and force development.
1. Serves as the primary staff director for developing joint integration plans, joint training, joint Professional Military Education and exercise programs, and to develop the action plans to implement approved joint strategies for the department. Provides direction and oversight of the planning for stationing and implementing approved joint force development, supporting operational planning, evaluating and disseminating joint doctrine, developing and managing education and professional development, training exercises, readiness, and assessment. Plans, and coordinates joint exercises to facilitate joint and interagency operations, the integration and implementation of new systems and capabilities, and Joint Staff professional and technical training programs. Responsible for development of the State long- range force integration plan. Analyzes the management of the State Force Integration Program. Analyzes information provided on conflicts identified, substantive changes and doctrinal issues, and the recommended courses of action. Provides JFHQ-State input to Combatant Commander's war plans, with emphasis on homeland defense/homeland security. Assists local, state and federal government and other agencies in the preparation of supporting plans, programs, activities, exercises and training. Functions as JFHQ-State officer of primary responsibility for the Department of Defense (DoD) Training Transformation (T2) program. Plans, coordinates, and conducts joint exercises to facilitate joint and interagency operations. Oversees and manages JFHQ-State joint assessment and lessons learned programs. Administers Joint Professional Military Education programs. Plans, conducts, and evaluates JFHQ-State joint professional and technical training programs.
2. Serves as the senior strategic and long-range planner and consultant responsible for developing the Joint Force Headquarters-State view of the future and implements detailed strategic policy, plans, initiatives and concepts related to war fighting, theater security cooperation, international relations, federal and state homeland security, civil support missions, and selected other activities for the entire organizations based on broad guidance from higher headquarters and specific guidance from the Adjutant General and Chief of the Joint Staff. Coordinates and oversees development of measurable strategic timetables, goals, objectives, and milestones implementing instructions, local plans, policies, and programs. Evaluates and recommends planning strategies to develop, implement and sustain the Joint Force Headquarters Strategic Plan. Develops performance measurement tools and data collection methods for continuous monitoring of operational data to ensure that all programs are fully integrated and effective. Ensures strategic planning evaluation and assessments adequately and effectively address and measure key customer and operational requirements for continual process improvements aligned with the Joint Force Headquarters strategic direction. Prepares briefings and correspondence and distributes command policy and guidance on the strategic planning process. Compiles, performs, publishes, and oversees a comprehensive analysis for each future program to prevent duplicate use of resources. Responsible for the administration, implementation and execution of a quality Strategic Plans and Policy program.
3. Reviews Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Air Force (DAF), Department of the Army (DA), National Guard Bureau (NGB), Army National Guard (ARNG), Air National Guard (ANG) and other agency planning documents (i.e. National Military Strategy, Defense Planning Guidance, Quadrennial Defense Review, etc.) and ensures the state strategic plan remains synchronized with current topics, future initiatives and higher headquarters planning documents.
**REFER TO PD FOR FULL LIST OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES**
Minimum Qualification Requirements: Experience, education, or training in managing or directing, one or more programs, including appropriate supporting service organizations. Supervisory, managerial, professional, or technical work experience and/or training which has provided knowledge of management principles, practices, methods and techniques. Experience using computer and automation systems.
Specialized Experience: Time requirements of 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level. Applicants specialized experience includes analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data, and recognizing solutions; preparing reports, plans, policies and various correspondence; evaluating objectives and develop plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various resources. Must have knowledge of the organization and its mission and utilized the organizational staff procedures. Experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
- Thorough knowledge of DoD, Joint Staff, NGB, DA, DAF, ARNG, and ANG strategic planning systems and procedures; active duty and reserve component forces in and around the state; and interface with other commands to develop, update, coordinate and implement long-range strategic plans, master plans, and programs.
- Ability to conduct detailed review, analysis, and evaluation of various plans, studies, trends, reports, legislation, capabilities, planning and policy directives, operational requirements, etc., to access and determine the impact on NG missions.
- Knowledge of the policies, requirements, and procedures in order to analyze and determine the National Guards short, mid, and long-range strategic plans and policies requirements regarding: war fighting, theater security cooperation, international relations, federal and state homeland security, and civil support missions.
- Knowledge of and skill in planning and coordinating joint exercises, in order to facilitate joint and interagency operations. Coordination is with National Guard, Reserves or active duty components within the state or in neighboring states.
- Knowledge of and skill in planning, conducting and evaluating Joint Staff professional and technical training programs.
- Knowledge of policies and requirements for the development and analysis of the State long-range
force integration plan in order to integrate new doctrine and force structure while still maintaining acceptable readiness levels.
- Knowledge of automated data systems to maintain information.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:
-This position is subject to the Lautenberg amendment to the gun control act of 1968 which makes it a felony for anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence to ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms or ammunition. Civilian personnel of the Department of the Defense are not exempt from this provision.
-For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
Veterans Preference
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Please be advised that the applicant rating will be evaluated on the following Occupational Competencies:
1) Administration and Management
2) Change Management
3) Strategic Thinking
4) Written Communication
5) Teamwork
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: resume must show relevant experience, where you worked, job title, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words (Do not plagiarize), employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week and salary. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade. Your detailed experience should be listed under each job title with starting and ending dates. Resume must show applicants name and contact information.
Other supporting documents (as applicable):
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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 complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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