Skip to main content
U.S. flag
Back to results

Director of Strategic Studies Institute and U.S. Army War College Press

Department of the Army
U.S. Army War College
Strategic Studies Institute and U.S. Army War College Press
This job announcement has closed

Summary

About the Position: Full-time faculty position as provided under Title 10 USC. Initial appointment may be up to three years, the first of which may be a trial period. The appointment may be renewed in increments up to five years thereafter. Salary will be based on the selectee's academic credentials, experience, and professional accomplishments.

Overview

Help
Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
09/13/2024 to 10/24/2024
Salary
$157,448 to - $171,163 per year
Pay scale & grade
AD 00
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Carlisle Barracks, PA
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
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
BRFAWC240011
Control number
809459500

This job is open to

Help

Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

Duties

Help
  • Serve as Director, Strategic Studies Institute (SSI) and U.S. Army War College Press.
  • Lead and provide guidance and direction to a research institute of civilian and military PhD- level research professors and strategic analysts.
  • Execute strategic research taskings from, and develop issues for, Headquarters, Department of the Army, Joint and Army Commands, and the Commandant of the USAWC.
  • Assist USAWC leaders to develop an annual Army War College research plan.
  • Ensure the preparation and publication of high-quality and timely strategic studies of key national security issues, military strategy, joint and combined theater operations, the nature of land warfare, and matters affecting the Army's future.
  • Conduct teaching, scholarship, and service.

Requirements

Help

Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
  • This position has a travel requirement up to 15% of the time.
  • This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random drug testing thereafter.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

This is a full-time term appointment in the excepted service not to exceed 3 years. Must be available to start no later than 30 June 2025. Appointment may be extended in one- to five-year increments thereafter. As a term employee you will be eligible for medical insurance, life insurance, retirement, dental and vision. You will be eligible to earn annual leave and sick leave.

Qualification Requirements:

Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position; or Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field; or Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

In addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements above, applicants will be rated on the following:

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR/KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Applicants will be rated on the criteria listed below:

1. Ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. To include strong executive skills and experience in enterprise leadership. Experience working in or leading a diverse national security research organization is preferred.
2. Skill in developing long-term organizational strategies and assessments.
3. Knowledge and experience in senior-level Government and/or the Defense sector is desirable, as is equivalent experience in a relevant civilian sector.
4. Knowledge of U.S. Army and DoD organizations, strategy formulation, planning, and budgeting is preferred. To inlcude experience in working with the national security policy, defense strategy, and military strategy making processes
5. Knowledge of the DoD professional military education enterprise is desirable.
6. Demonstrated ability to influence policy through research, publication, and presentation. Significant practical experience in analyzing key national security issues and recommending strategic options.
7. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate diverse range of professionals in specialized fields.
8. Active involvement in professional networks relevant to national security studies.
9. Graduate degree in a field related to the mission of the USAWC; PhD preferred.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct deposit of pay is required.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is an Engineers and Scientists (non-construction) Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be authorized.
  • This position is not eligible for regular and recurring telework. This position is eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework". Situational telework is sometimes also referred to as episodic, intermittent, unscheduled, or ad-hoc telework. Situational telework is approved on a case-by-case basis, where the hours worked were not part of a previously approved, ongoing, and regular telework schedule.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the experience and education requirements listed on this announcement. If you are one of the top candidates, you may be invited to interview. Depending on the strength of the applicant pool, this process may take several months after the closing date of the job announcement. If selected, you will receive a tentative job offer. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying as errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Your session is about to expire!

Your USAJOBS session will expire due to inactivity in 8 minutes. Any unsaved data will be lost if you allow the session to expire. Click the button below to continue your session.