Summary This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for providing policy and advice to the Combatant Commands (CCMDs) regarding military and civilian personnel policies; deployment issues and joint doctrine, service policy needs, and CCMD operations. Responsibilities As a Supervisory Program Analyst (Military Personnel Policies and Programs) at the GS-0343-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Monitors implementation of established policies and programs for operational and readiness impact, providing guidance and assistance, as appropriate. Leads and supervises a team consisting of both civilian and military personnel who advise the Chairman and Joint Staff on those military programs and policies. Represents the Division Chief (0-6) and Director (0-8) on matters concerning civilian personnel requirements and policies for peacetime and crisis operations, JCS directed exercises, and the myriad personnel support issues related to the uniformed services and CCMDs. Recommends solutions to identified problems either through policy changes or adjustments of resource allocations and prepares implementing correspondence. Provides leadership and direction in the formulation, execution, and management of joint policies governing administration of Military Equal Opportunity (MEO) and cultural diversity programs for the Joint Staff and CCMDs. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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: Serving as Joint Staff expert on civilian personnel policy, and military programs and policies Advising on civilian deployment issues during time of crises or hostilities Developing joint doctrine, joint policies and joint procedures for deployment of civilians in support of military operations Reviewing uniform classification and pay policies for application throughout the DoD Conducting in-depth research to compile statistical analysis, prepare narratives reports, charts and graphs to present at high level briefing with a strategic view 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).