Management And Program Analyst (Capability Development)

Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff•Arlington, VA
•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This position serves as a senior analyst and Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting the realization of the Department of War's (DoW) Joint Warfighting Concept and the delivery of required joint capabilities under the Joint Force Requirements Process (JFRP).

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Performing advanced analysis in support of Joint Force development and design, assessing the effectiveness of programs, processes, and initiatives related to capability development, organizational performance, and mission execution; Applying advanced analytic tools and automation - including artificial intelligence, large language models, and other automation capabilities - to organize, evaluate, and derive insights from large volumes of structured and unstructured information to support joint concept implementation and capability development activities, identify gaps, compare alternatives, and develop recommendations to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and future force outcomes; Consolidating complex, ambiguous, and conflicting information into authoritative analysis while integrating knowledge of the Joint Warfighting Concept, policies, and objectives, to support force development, force design, and the integration of emerging technologies into future concepts; Developing executive-level staff products, including analytical reports, decision support materials, briefings, presentations, and recommendations, to inform senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders on Joint Force development, readiness, resilience, and adaptability; Supporting multidisciplinary efforts to design, enable, analyze, and document rigorous analytic and related capability development activities that accelerate Joint Warfighting Concept refinement and the integration of emerging technologies into future force design.

Nice To Haves

  • Incumbent may be required to perform travel from 5-10 nights per quarter or longer, if necessary, CONUS and OCONUS.
  • Member must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft, vessels, and/or vehicles.
  • Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

  • Develops, leads, and conducts studies and comprehensive program management analysis to identify, frame, and prioritize the Department's most pressing JOPs and to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of solution options across the doctrine, organization, training, material, leadership and education, personnel, facilities, and policy (DOTmLPF-P) spectrum
  • Plans and conducts analytic efforts in support of Capability Portfolio Management (CPM) and Capability Portfolio Management Reviews (CPMRs) establishing problem framing, scope, and approach
  • Integrates cross-domain solutions by relating capabilities, dependencies, and interoperability requirements across the DoW enterprise, identifying unwarranted duplication for potential divestment, and identifying opportunities to leverage the full defense enterprise - including Service programs, commercial innovation, science and technology efforts, and allied and partner contributions.
  • Prepares J-7 senior leaders for participation in Functional Capabilities Board (FCB), Joint Capabilities Board (JCB), and Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) fora, and represents the Division to boards and working groups composed of general officers, flag officers, and members of the Senior Executive Service

Benefits

  • A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
  • As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
  • Learn more about federal benefits.
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