Summary About the Position: Join us at the United States Southern Command. We provide direct support to a four-star unified Combatant Commander but are compact enough that our staff also works with senior leadership representatives of our inter-service, inter-agency and (public and private) international partner organizations. Our contribution to furthering our country's relationships with South and Central American nations and peoples are substantial. Responsibilities Responsible as a lead doctrinal developer and analyst, expert researcher, and author of strategic, operational, and tactical joint doctrine and publications relevant to Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Program (CHMR). Conduct substantial research and rewriting to organize, balance, and complete deficient doctrine, manuals, guides, and reports. Continuously review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction on a regular and recurring basis to ensure USSOUTHCOM material and information is up to date. Coordinate with the USSOUTHCOM staff to explicitly incorporate CHMR considerations in operational and contingency plans involving allies and partners, coalition campaign plans, and other similar planning documents. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience researching laws, doctrines, and other pertinent information to develop a variety of publications or provide input to staff, and subordinate leadership on operational policies and regulations. Experience in a variety of office administrative hardware and software such as process mapping, presentation, document management, office suite applications, and desktop publishing. Experience in the unique functions of organizations/departments and their relationship to doctrinal development and management. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Digital Technology Career Field position. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. Recruitment, Relocation and Retention Incentives may be authorized based on the needs of the organization. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire