Strategic Planning Specialist

U.S. Coast Guard • Washington, DC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This GS-0301-13 position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Commandant, Executive Assistant, in Washington, District of Columbia. The Strategic Planning Specialist serves as a trusted senior advisor to the Vice Service Chief, providing critical and candid advice on strategic goals and key engagements. The role develops and executes the Vice Service Chief’s short- and long-term strategic plans and schedules, coordinates protocol support for formal military ceremonies and receptions, and ensures the Vice Service Chief has accurate information to support strategic priorities. It also manages the preparation, review, and distribution of written materials, including read-ahead binders and briefing books; maintains liaison relationships with high-level officials across government, the military, and industry; and provides daily technical direction and guidance as team leader for an interdisciplinary staff of planners, aides, and assistants.

The position requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector. Education cannot substitute for experience at this grade level, and there is no positive education requirement. The position requires a Secret clearance and a successful background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet the stated Selective Service and time-in-grade requirements.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector.
• Specialized experience providing direct staff support to C-suite, Flag, or Senior Executive Service-level principals in a front office environment.
• Specialized experience planning and executing complex logistical, protocol, security, and travel arrangements, including detailed itineraries and coordination with protocol and security teams.
• Specialized experience representing senior leaders.
• Specialized experience preparing, editing, and managing executive-level written materials.
• Specialized experience leading or coordinating the daily work of a professional team supporting senior leaders.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service.
• Must meet the time-in-grade requirement by the vacancy closing date.
• Must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation.
• Must obtain or maintain a Secret clearance.
• Must receive Federal salary payments by direct deposit.
• Education cannot substitute for experience at this grade level.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Vice Service Chief’s short- and long-term strategic plans and schedules.
• Coordinate protocol support for formal military ceremonies and receptions.
• Ensure the Vice Service Chief has accurate information to support strategic priorities.
• Manage the preparation, review, and distribution of written materials, including read-ahead binders and briefing books.
• Foster and maintain liaison relationships with high-level officials across government, the military, and industry.
• Provide daily technical direction and guidance as team leader for an interdisciplinary staff of planners, aides, and assistants.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance.
• Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Personal leave days and paid federal holidays.
• Potential flexible work schedules, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, uniform allowance, health and wellness programs, and fitness centers.
• Employee training and developmental opportunities.
• Disabled veteran leave for eligible federal employees.

What This Job Offers

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