Senior Strategic Planner

AFELM US Space Command•Redstone Arsenal, AL
•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Policy or Doctrine Analyst and SME, advising on unclassified and classified matters for USSPACECOM and coordinating policy or doctrine related equities with other Combatant Commands, Services, OSD, Joint Staff, the Intelligence Community, and other relevant stakeholders. Duties Duties: Represents and communicates USSPACECOM's interests and equities in the formulation of space, and missile defense, related policies and doctrines, both internally and with other Combatant Commands, the Services, OSD, Joint Staff, the Intelligence Community, the United Nations, allies and partners, and other relevant stakeholders. Oversees and conducts detailed analysis of current and emerging doctrines, policies, and relevant agreements to ensure alignment with U.S. national security, military, and political objectives as related to USSPACECOM's UCP directed mission set. Develops comprehensive policy and doctrine products, ensuring alignment with current higher-level publications. Perform analysis of major scope or large-scale projects, modifying and adapting techniques to fit situations, some requiring innovative approaches.

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
  • Employee needs to obtain and maintain approval to access the portfolio of Special Access Programs required to perform daily duties.
  • Work may require local travel to other facilities within a 30 mile radius.
  • Position is designated special-sensitive and requires a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI),other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
  • A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
  • Employee is in a designated position that requires consent and thereafter be subject to and successfully complete, an initial, periodic, and random counterintelligence (CI)-scope polygraph examination as a condition of employment.
  • The employee must successfully take and pass a Counterintelligence Polygraph(CIP) Examination.
  • Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems.
  • Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and doctrine including Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force,DoD, and Joint policies, doctrine, processes, and procedures as they apply to USSPACECOM missions.
  • Knowledge of a wide range of pertinent regulations, policies, doctrine, and precedents involving SAP relatedplanning, development, security, and execution.
  • One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level.
  • Skill in planning, organizing and directing teamwork flow and ability to dialogue effectively with senior military officials in a joint environment to understand and implement proposals involving substantial agency resources.
  • Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work priorities to meet Branch/Division requirements and objectives with available resources.
  • Ability to read and analyze large amounts of data and information from a variety of sources and make sound decisions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Represents and communicates USSPACECOM's interests and equities in the formulation of space, and missile defense, related policies and doctrines, both internally and with other Combatant Commands, the Services, OSD, Joint Staff, the Intelligence Community, the United Nations, allies and partners, and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Oversees and conducts detailed analysis of current and emerging doctrines, policies, and relevant agreements to ensure alignment with U.S. national security, military, and political objectives as related to USSPACECOM's UCP directed mission set.
  • Develops comprehensive policy and doctrine products, ensuring alignment with current higher-level publications.
  • Perform analysis of major scope or large-scale projects, modifying and adapting techniques to fit situations, some requiring innovative approaches.

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.
  • Review our benefits
  • Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
  • Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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