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COMBATANT COMMAND REPRESENTATIVE

Department of Defense
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Operations & Integration Director

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as Defense Threat Reduction Agency's principal representative to a supported Combatant Command (CCMD), Sub-Unified Command, Agency or Partner Nation staff.

The duration Combatant Command Representative (CCR) tours will be "2 year appointment with the option to extend in 1-year increments, not to exceed 5 years"

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted this week · Apply by 06/29/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 29, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is an in-person position at facilities located at Colorado Springs, CO. 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.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Salary
$151,850 - $197,200 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
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.
Appointment type
Term
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
Yes
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
DTRA-26-12982901-MP
Control number
872714500

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: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible (Work hours may be variable, and may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.)
  • 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 Colorado Springs, CO. This position may be eligible for limited, situational telework subject to supervisory approval and not to exceed current Agency guidelines.
  • The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) security clearance.
  • This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is required to pass a pre-employment drug test prior to being appointed and thereafter submit to random drug testing for the duration of employment.
  • If deployed, the employee may be required to wear protective clothing or gear such as chemical agent protective masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, shield, and body armor.
  • Valid passport required.
  • The employee must be willing to comply with each Combatant Command (COCOM) travel medical requirement to include vaccinations.

Qualifications

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

A. 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.
  • Leading 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 the CBRN-Defense and Counter WMD enterprise and functions.
  • Managing joint operations, planning, and functions of a combatant command and high-level joint staff operations.
  • 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.; OR
(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

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:

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

This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment.
You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.

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:

  • Organizational Awareness
  • Oral Communication
  • Leadership
  • Advise and / or Consult
  • Stakeholder Management
Structured Resume Review

DTRA has elected to use the Structured Resume Review process for this vacancy.

What Is a Structured Resume Review? A Structured Resume Review is a screening (pass/fail) assessment whereby a trained panel of two or more subject matter experts (SMEs) follows a systematic process to review an applicant's resume and come to agreement on whether the applicant has the required specialized experience necessary to successfully perform the job. A Structured Resume Review does not result in a score or quality category for the applicants. It results in a qualified/not qualified determination based on the required specialized experience for the position.

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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