Senior Posture Advisor Manager

Immediate Office of the Chief of Naval Operations•Camp H.M. Smith Marine Corp Base, HI

About The Position

The Senior Posture Advisor and Manager serves within the Strategy, Posture, and Assessments Division of the Strategic Planning and Policy Directorate at Headquarters U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. The role manages development, approval, and publication of the Theatre Posture Plan (TPP), consolidating actionable plans and recommendations to translate operational requirements into a comprehensive, prioritized plan. The position provides strategic appraisal, analysis, and recommendations to the Commander on posture planning, with expertise on current and planned military projects, programs, and initiatives throughout the area of responsibility. The role ensures posture team members have appropriate training, experience, appraisal objectives and assessments, roles, and responsibilities. It also provides supervisory oversight and direction for the daily administrative functions and day-to-day operations of the Branch. The position may require travel to locations in the continental United States and overseas, including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements for current federal employees applying to GS jobs.
  • Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entrance on duty; MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required clearance.
  • Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random testing.
  • Must obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
  • Must be able to travel from the normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS locations, potentially including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
  • Must review the 14 General Principles of Ethical Conduct at 5 CFR 2635.101.
  • Must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band.
  • Specialized experience must include coordinating DoD and interagency efforts to advance Combatant Command and U.S. Government posture requirements and global force management objectives in support of strategic and operational priorities.
  • Specialized experience must include supporting and delivering high-level briefings, executive presentations, and written products communicating complex posture, force management, and strategic planning issues to senior military and civilian leaders.
  • Specialized experience must include leading teams in sensitive, complex posture planning initiatives requiring interagency coordination, stakeholder collaboration, and integration of competing operational and strategic priorities.
  • Specialized experience must include applying knowledge of DoD and interagency policies, processes, and approaches to posture planning to develop, coordinate, and advance Combatant Command and U.S. Government requirements.
  • Specialized experience must include advising senior leaders on posture planning, global force management, and interagency coordination matters to inform strategic decisions and support Combatant Command objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the development, approval, and publication of the Theatre Posture Plan (TPP), consolidating actionable plans and recommendations into a comprehensive, prioritized plan.
  • Provide strategic appraisal, analysis, and recommendations to the Commander regarding posture planning.
  • Provide expertise on current and planned military projects, programs, and initiatives throughout the area of responsibility.
  • Ensure posture team members have appropriate training, experience, appraisal objectives and assessments, roles, and responsibilities.
  • Provide supervisory oversight and direction for the daily administrative functions and day-to-day operations of the Branch.
  • Coordinate Department of Defense and interagency efforts to advance Combatant Command and U.S. Government posture requirements and global force management objectives.
  • Support and deliver high-level briefings, executive presentations, and written products on posture, force management, and strategic planning issues.
  • Lead teams on sensitive, complex posture planning initiatives requiring interagency coordination and stakeholder collaboration.
  • Advise senior leaders on posture planning, global force management, and interagency coordination.

Benefits

  • Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
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