Strategic Planner

Office of the Secretary of the Army • Arlington, VA

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About The Position

Serves as a Strategic Planner for the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) (ASA(M&RA)), reporting directly to the Executive Director for the ASA (M&RA) who provides general direction and objectives of assigned programs. Duties include evaluating government programs to assess issues of significant public interest, supporting strategic plans to improve organizational processes within assigned functional areas, analyzing emerging trends to assess their impact on organizational operations, developing planning documents to support strategic goals, and analyzing and providing expert advice on senior staff action coordination.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• You may be expected to travel up to 5% for this position.
• One year of specialized experience which includes optimizing government programs by applying qualitative and quantitative analysis to increase operational effectiveness; evaluating program accomplishments to determine progress towards agency goals; analyzing planning guidance to support strategic objectives across the organization; reviewing, analyzing, and providing expert advice on staff action coordination.
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-14).
• You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
• Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate government programs to assess issues of significant public interest.
• Support strategic plans to improve organizational processes within assigned functional areas.
• Analyze emerging trends to assess their impact on organizational operations.
• Develop planning documents to support strategic goals.
• Analyze and provide expert advice on senior staff action coordination.

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.

What This Job Offers

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