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Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff INFORMATION OPERATIONS PLANNER in Suffolk, Virginia
Summary This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for Information Operations/Information Environment planning and developing comprehensive plans, integrate, coordinate, and synchronize Joint Concepts, Doctrine, Lessons Learned, Education/Training/Exercises (individual/staff/collective, blended learning), Joint Training Environments, and Analysis to achieve assigned missions. Responsibilities As a INFORMATION OPERATIONS PLANNER at the GS-0301-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Creates/executes the Joint Training Environment within the Joint Event Life Cycle. Replicates and synchronizes the Information Environment and designs exercises based on exercise / training objectives and realistic operational environments. Produces, disseminates, and coordinates appropriate planning products and documents to ensure effective training of Information Operations, Operations in the Information Environment, and application of Information as a joint function. Coordinates with Special Technical Operations (STO), Cyberspace, Electronic Warfare, and Space SMEs in planning, organizing, and executing non kinetic activities to support key JS operational training/exercise programs. Engages Information Communities of Interest (COI) in advocating for joint Information Operations training and readiness. Initiate actions and coordination with OSD, Combatant Commands (CCMD), Services, and Agencies to obtain strategies, plans, policies, Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs). Provides guidance and recommendations regarding Operations in the Information Environment, Information Capabilities and the joint training system in reviewing strategy, policy and plans with joint force implications at the strategic and operational level, providing response to congressional queries, Inspector General (IG) assessments, and external studies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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: Conducting research, advising, and developing training environments for the joint force, to include developing adversary objectives, capabilities, actions, and effects within the Information Environment; Using policies, strategies, or concepts to advance warfighter learning; Coordinating across various organizations and information capabilities to support the integration of Operations in the Information Environment. 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 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 All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs (ICTAP eligibility): 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/ 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. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. 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.