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SUPERVISORY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT OFFICER

Department of Defense
Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Directorate of Management (DOM), Joint Secretariat, Executive Strategy Support Division (ESSD)

Summary

Part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Responsible for the production of read-ahead packages to support the Chairman in his role as the senior military advisor to the President, Secretary of Defense, Congress, and National Security Council. Delivers functional support through customer service and capabilities enhancement across the Joint Staff for the application of collaborative tools to improve content quality, support continuity, and records management.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/16/2026 to 04/30/2026
Salary
$169,279 - $197,200 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Pentagon, Arlington, VA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position; requires temporary duty (TDY) travel up to 10% within and outside the continental United States. Requires travel by various modes of military and/or commercial transportation.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Term - 1 YEAR, May be extended per Agency's discretion
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
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
JCS-26-12937566-MP
Control number
865598400

Duties

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As a SUPERVISORY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT OFFICER at the GS-0301-15 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Manages the processes of information capture (ensuring the Joint Staff delivers the information required by the Top 4 (Chairman, Vice Chairman, Director and Vice Director), adhering to established standards), access ( ensuring the necessary personnel can access the information), and dissemination (ensuring the information is properly packaged for the Top 4 and others who require it)
  • Provides oversight of the methods used to capture and share the Chairman's read-ahead materials and ensures preservation of historical documentation relating to the read-ahead products submitted to JS leadership
  • Implements and ensures compliance with approved governance standards within assigned tools; supports requests for assistance with collaboration tools as directed by leadership; conducts routine engagement and communications with JS users and gathers feedback for future needs assessment and planning
  • Responsible for communication/coordination for collaboration tools governance through a cross-functional change control board; assists with drafting charter supporting governance/change control board initiation; develops products, coordinates briefing artifacts, and develops processes to record/report items raised (voted on) during working sessions
  • Responsible for the development and sustainment of the planning/decision products, to include the collaboration roadmap, governance board artifacts, and various supporting documentation (requirements packages, voting artifacts and decision briefs).

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Work Schedule: Full Time
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is SITUATIONALLY telework eligible
  • Will be required to work overtime, perform shift work, including occasional weekends (both scheduled and on-call response for required / emergency operations).
  • Security-Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) clearance
  • Position is for One Year, May be extended or released at Agency's Discretion.
  • Position may be converted to a permanent position without competition at a later date.
  • This position is encumbered.
  • Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service:

  • Manages the processes of information capture (ensuring the Joint Staff delivers the information required by the Top 4 (Chairman, Vice Chairman, Director and Vice Director), adhering to established standards, access (ensuring the necessary personnel can access the information, and dissemination (ensuring the information is properly packaged for the Top 4 and others who require it;
  • Identifies and defines management strategies and milestones related the integration and sustainment of Joint Staff Read Ahead and Enterprise Collaboration Support services which includes developing policies, programs, and projects;
  • Integrating read ahead and collaborative support activities across Joint Staff; assessing proposed policy actions for potential impacts/risks to current and future operations;
  • Acts as senior liaison delivering status updates and staff briefings to Senior Leaders, maintains effective working relationships with Joint Staff internal, the Military Services, and OSD principal staff elements; and other Federal agencies and departments and reports budget data, as requested;
  • Establishes and maintains standard operating procedures, guidance, and training documentation for the use of JS collaboration tools;
  • Responsible for communication/coordination for collaboration tools governance through a cross-functional change control board; assists with drafting charter supporting governance/change control board initiation; develops products, coordinates briefing artifacts, and develops processes to record/report items raised (voted on during working sessions).
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.

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A
Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/)

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.

For more information, please visit

https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Other Notes:

Position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program. The incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019 (Condition of Employment for Certain Positions Identified as Critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program) and must pass urinalysis testing, as required prior to appointment and periodically thereafter.

Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Competencies:

  • Accountability
  • Influencing/Negotiating
  • Oral Communication
  • Planning and Evaluating
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Thinking


Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria AND 2) be rated well-qualified for the position AND 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified means you possess the type and quality of experience that exceeds the position's minimum qualifications.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the (RGP) eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant.

Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible (PPP DoD MRNG):In order to receive this preference, you must choose the (PPP DoD MRNG) eligibility, and fill out and submit the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation.

Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) (PPP MSP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the(MSP) (PPP MSP) eligibility. If you are claiming MSP (PPP MSP) and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant.

Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Mission Statement: The Joint Staff assists the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in accomplishing his responsibilities for: the unified strategic direction of the combatant forces; their operation under unified command; and for their integration into an efficient team of land, naval, and air forces. The Joint Staff is composed of approximately equal numbers of officers from the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force. In practice, the Marines make up about 20 percent of the number allocated to the Navy.

Agency contact information

JCS Servicing team
Phone
614-692-2646
Email
DHRS-D-JCS@dla.mil
Address
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Joint Staff
Pentagon
Washington, DC 20318
US

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