Military Analyst (Wargames)

Army • Fort Bragg, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The Military Analyst conducts independent and team-based analytical studies, supporting Special Operations experimentation, concept development, and analytical review. The work includes developing and executing studies addressing broad and complex concept-development requirements, and supporting organizational learning and capability development.

The analyst plans and synchronizes Army and Special Operations learning events within a coordinated Campaign of Learning and develops and analyzes results from wargames and experiments to support operational and organizational assessments. The role requires a very heavy workload and may involve official travel within the United States and overseas, with a temporary duty or business-travel requirement of 20%.

The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI), with eligibility for sensitive compartmented information (SCI). Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination and a one-year probationary period. Applicants must meet the specified specialized-experience and time-in-grade requirements, as applicable, and must provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Multiple positions may be filled. Permanent Change of Station costs are not authorized.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, including experience executing Special Operations activities and providing direct analytical support to ARSOF; exploring emerging concepts in live, virtual, or constructive environments; developing and applying original analytical techniques and criteria; formulating analytical projects and assessing program effectiveness; and producing detailed reports on evaluations and recommendations.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on an SSBI, with eligibility for SCI.
• Must successfully pass a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use before appointment and periodically thereafter.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must meet the eligibility requirements of at least one of the listed employment authority categories.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period if required.
• Must be able to travel on official business within the United States and overseas; TDY or business travel is 20% of the time.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and write Learning Demand–based analytical plans supporting organizational learning and capability development.
• Conduct independent and team-based analytical studies as a Military Wargame Analyst.
• Conduct independent Special Operations studies supporting experimentation, concept development, and analytical review.
• Initiate and execute comprehensive analytical studies addressing broad and complex concept-development requirements.
• Plan and synchronize Army and Special Operations learning events within a coordinated Campaign of Learning.
• Develop and analyze results from wargames and experiments to support operational and organizational assessments.
• Provide direct analytical support to Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF).
• Explore emerging concepts in live, virtual, or constructive environments through exercises, demonstrations, evaluations, wargames, or experiments.
• Develop and apply original analytical techniques and criteria to assess the validity of concepts of operations.
• Formulate analytical projects and assess program effectiveness while investigating complex or unusual conditions and problems.
• Produce detailed, comprehensive reports on evaluations and project recommendations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed