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SUPERVISORY IRREGULAR WARFARE ASSESSMENT ANALYST

Department of Defense
Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Joint Force Development Directorate (J-7)
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Summary

This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for The incumbent serves as the Director, Office of Irregular Warfare and Competition (OIWC) for the JS J7.

Overview

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Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
09/10/2025 to 09/25/2025
Salary
$167,603 to - $195,200 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
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
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-25-12785488-MP
Control number
845488100

Duties

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As a SUPERVISORY IRREGULAR WARFARE ASSESSMENT ANALYST at the GS-0301-15 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Serves as the principle staff member responsible for the development and conduct of the CJCS Joint Irregular Warfare Assessment (JIWA) of the Armed Forces to include the activities of SFA and Counter Threat Finance (CTF) as stipulated in accordance with DoD directives and instructions.
  • Supervises the development and execution of business processes to ensure IW, AC, and SFA specific joint force development issues are seamlessly integrated and addressed through established joint development processes including material and non-material capability development, lessons learned, doctrine, concept development and experimentation, training and education.
  • Leads and coordinates Joint Staff execution and tracking of specified tasks assigned to CJCS in DoD Directive 3000.07.
  • Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinates; accepts, rejects or modifies work products submitted by subordinates.
  • Serves as the J7 staff point of contact for strategic competition initiatives. Leads and coordinates refinement and implementation of the Joint Concept for Competing.
  • Serves as the J7 staff point of contact to coordinate, prioritize, and recommend J7 senior leader partner engagements to further J7 mission requirements.

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 SITUATIONAL telework eligible
  • Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
  • Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance
  • There may be some travel and overtime required.

Qualifications

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

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the 14 grade level in the Federal service:

  • Manages and assesses a wide variety of issues associated with joint concept, wargaming and seminar programs applying knowledge of senior military development decision-making processes and governance structure (Doctrine, Training, and Education).
  • Applies a wide range of qualitative and quantitative analytical and evaluation methods to identify and advise senior military management officials on problems and programs within assigned area of responsibility (AOR) using concepts, principles, practices and techniques of program and management analysis.
  • Provides advice and coordination of senior military matters applying senior military and combatant command structures, regional politico-military issues, and interagency coordination processes.
  • Applies recommendations and senior military development issues stemming from joint concepts, wargaming and seminar programs utilizing senior military regulations and doctrine.
  • Provides advice and coordination on U.S. military, Interagency, and Allied & Partner efforts to conduct and counter strategic competition initiatives.
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.

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


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/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

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:

  • Influencing/Negotiating
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Thinking


Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP 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. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.

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