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COMBATANT COMMAND REPRESENTATIVE

Department of Defense
Defense Threat Reduction Agency

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

The duration Combatant Command Representative (CCR) tours will be "3 year appointment with the option to extend in 1-year increments, not to exceed 5 years"

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
04/23/2026 to 05/06/2026
Salary
$147,945 - $192,331 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Tampa, FL
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is an in-person position at facilities located at MacDill AFB, FL. This position may be eligible for limited, situational telework subject to supervisory approval and not to exceed current Agency guidelines. This position is not eligible for remote telework.
Travel Required
25% or less - Availability for Temporary Duty (TDY) travel is required approximately 25% of the time to both non-hostile and hostile areas. Transportation may be either commercial or military.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Term
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
15
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DTRA-26-12941193-MP
Control number
866355100

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Who may apply: Current permanent competitive service DoD employees; Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program; Veterans Employment Opportunities Act; Appointment of Military Spouses; Appt of Spouses of DoW Civilians; Persons with Disabilities; Priority Placement Program eligibilities may also apply: DoD Retained Grade Preference, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard Technician Eligible, Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement, DoD Military Spouse Preference.

Duties

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As a COMBATANT COMMAND REPRESENTATIVE at the GS-0301-15 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Serve as the DTRA Director's representative to the supported command.
  • On-site lead for the DTRA team at the supported command.
  • Provides guidance and leadership to the DTRA team on-site.
  • Coordinates with Headquarters Staff, Agencies, Commanders, and Senior Leaders of the supported command.
  • Establishes working and professional relationships with key leaders and staff at the supported command(s) and DTRA HQ.
  • Communicates customer challenges or deficiencies (gaps) that can be addressed by DTRA capabilities.
  • Advises DTRA leadership and staff on combatant command issues and integration of DTRA capabilities.
  • Maintains situational awareness of the supported commands operations, activities and initiatives.
  • Advises and assists planners with design, planning and execution of the Agency's involvement in the supported commands joint training events and joint exercises.
  • Makes determinations and recommendations of required DTRA capabilities in response to crisis and conflict.
  • Assists in coordinating key leader engagements and correspondence with the supported command.

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: 10%
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is an in-person position at facilities located at MacDill AFB, FL. This position may be eligible for limited, situational telework subject to supervisory approval and not to exceed current Agency guidelines.
  • The duration of CCR tours will be “3 year appointment with the option to extend in 1-year increments, not to exceed 5 years

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:

  • Providing vision and direction in leading a small high performing team in achieving results.
  • Lead communication efforts across all forms (written, verbal, etc...) with high level officials to ensure the proper flow of critical information.
  • Applying a broad-scoped understanding of DoD's CBRN-Defense and Counter WMD enterprise and functions.
  • Possess a strong understanding of DoD Joint Operations, planning, and functions of a CCMD and high-level joint staff operations.
  • Leading planning teams and working groups that provide actionable outcomes.
  • Leading a customer focus in providing analytical support, developing projects, plans and policies, subject matter expertise and advice associated with countering WMDs and mitigating CBRN threats to the supported command.
  • (EXPERIENCE MUST BE CLEARLY DEMONSTRATED IN YOUR RESUME)
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.

Education

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

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

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.

For more information, please visit

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


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:


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.

Defense Threat Reduction Agency

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency provides cross-cutting solutions to enable the DoD, the United States Government, and international partners to DETER strategic attack against the United States and it's allies; PREVENT, reduce, and counter Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and emerging threats; and PREVAIL against WMD-armed adversaries in crisis and conflict.

Agency contact information

DTRA Servicing Team
Phone
614-693-0259
Email
DHRC-DDTRAHR@dla.mil
Address
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
8725 JOHN J KINGMAN ROAD
MSC 6201
FT BELVOIR, VA 22060-6201
US

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