SENIOR EXERCISE PLANNING SPECIALIST

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for all actions assigned by the Chief, Exercise and Training Division and the Chief Exercises Branch that support development and execution of intricate and complex training in support of U.S. national military strategy and regional contingency requirements.Qualifications: You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service:

• Applying knowledge of the DoD Joint Training System to strategic/operational level Combatant Command and/or North Atlantic Treaty Organization military training and exercises;
• Applying knowledge of the DoD Joint Exercise Life Cycle to Combatant Command sponsored exercises and/or North Atlantic Treaty Organization sponsored military training and exercises;
• Utilizing the DoD Joint Operational Planning and Execution Process;
• Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction through the use of WMD threat assessments and programs and knowledge of US National Security Strategy and the National Military Strategy;
• Achieving the NSS and CWMD mission through a comprehensive understanding of Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, Combatant Commands and the Service component roles and missions.

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:

• Assisting in the use of the DoD Joint Training System for Combatant Command and/or North Atlantic Treaty Organization military training and exercises;
• Applying knowledge of the DoD Joint Exercise Life Cycle for military training and/or exercises;
• Assisting in utilizing the DoD Joint Operational Planning and Execution Process;
• Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction through the use of WMD threat assessments and programs and knowledge of US National Security Strategy and the National Military Strategy;
• Achieving the NSS and CWMD mission through an understanding of Office of the Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff, Combatant Commands and the Service component roles and missions.

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.
Position is designated Emergency-Essential (E-E) in support of mobilization and wartime mission. Employee will be required to remain in the overseas position in the event of hostilities or mobilization until relieved by proper authority. E-E employees are required to undergo nuclear-biological and chemical training and to participate in readiness tests, mobilization, alerts, and field training exercises. Employee must pass a medical examination and receive required immunizations for the overseas/deployed location. Prior to appointment to the position, employee will sign a statement agreeing to the E-E condition of employment.
PPP DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible.
Eligibility-MR or NG Reserve Technician who will lose or has lost their military membership through no fault of their own after completing at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. Preference eligibility to DoD positions within their local commuting area in accordance with Section 3329(b) of Title 5, U.S.C. This preference eligibility is valid for 1 year after separation.
PPP DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement.
Eligibility-MR or NG Technician who will be or has been involuntarily medically retired due to a service-connected medical disability that disqualifies them from military membership or from holding their required military grade and have applied for or are receiving a disability retirement annuity. Preference eligibility to DoD positions within their local commuting area.
Education: Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.Employment Type: FULL_TIME