TRAVEL REQUIRED:

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED:
Relocation expenses reimbursed No

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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U.S. Citizenship Required

Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov

Must be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate top security clearance

This position is Centrally Managed. PCS cost paid by the Career Field Team.

This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program

This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.

The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Must possess a high degree of tact and diplomacy and demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities to successfully direct and manage the NGB's strategic direction and policies.

Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. Travel may include the 54 states and territories or to other areas in the appropriate Geographic Combatant Command's AOR.

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In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods to carry out management studies and programs, develop detailed implementation plans integrating multiple programs and processes, and apply appropriate program evaluation and measurement techniques. The work requires the ability to direct complex studies requiring application of advanced analytical methods and techniques.

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FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Comprehensive knowledge, based on education and experience, of National Security system organization and decision making processes; both deliberate and crisis action.
2. Sound understanding and conceptualization of strategy and initiatives and related influence and interest activities as the pertain throughout the National Guard and U.S. Military System.
3. Extensive knowledge of NGB and J5 goals and objectives, the sequence of timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to events, and the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.
4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of working groups, and to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
5. Knowledge of DoD strategy development processes and systems, including the Joint Strategic Planning System (JSPS).
6. A high degree of written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of staff including senior level leadership within and outside the DoD and maintain good working relationships.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

90-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 90-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 90 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who meet the requirements for and apply as a non-competitive eligible that meet minimal qualifications and other requirements of this position, will be given consideration as a non-competitive candidate and will be referred unless blocked by an individual with priority/preference.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

Read more Security clearance Top Secret

Drug test required Yes