Strategic Plans And Training Officer

Army National Guard Units•Lawrenceville, NJ

About The Position

This Title 32, Excepted Service position is located in the Joint Force Headquarters-State (JFHQ-State), Strategic Plans and Training Directorate (J-5/7) of the New Jersey Air National Guard. The position serves as the officer responsible for strategic plans and training for JFHQ-State. The role directs the development, management, evaluation, and improvement of joint integration plans, joint training exercises, joint Professional Military Education, and action plans supporting approved joint strategies. It also oversees planning and implementation for joint force development, operational planning, doctrine, education and professional development, training, readiness, and assessment. The officer conducts statewide strategic planning and program-integration analysis; coordinates strategies with Combatant Commanders, the National Guard Bureau, other services, and federal and state agencies; and oversees studies requested by the state Adjutant General and Chief Joint Staff. The position prepares executive summaries, information papers, and briefings; uses management principles and data analysis to develop recommendations; coordinates with non-federalized Title 32 National Guard entities; and works with planners and functional teams on future force structure and transformation planning. The role also analyzes future programs to prevent duplicate resource use and administers and executes the Strategic Plans and Policy program. The position is a Title 32 dual-status military technician role. Applicants must meet the stated New Jersey National Guard membership and military-grade requirements, and the selectee may need assignment to a compatible military unit. A current or interim Secret clearance is required. Telework may be available with approval.

Requirements

Must be a New Jersey Army National Guard member (Area of Consideration CAT 3).
Must be within military grades CPT/O-3 to LTC/O-5 before the effective date of placement; enlisted applicants who are over grade must state willingness to accept a grade reduction in their resumes.
Must have general experience, education, or training in principles of organization, management, and administration, and skill using computer and automation systems.
Must have 36 months of specialized experience, education, or training in program or managerial work directly related to the position or comparable functions.
Must have experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out programs; and evaluating and recommending operational-method changes.
Must have supervisory, staff, or technical experience involving study, analysis, or evaluation that leads to development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices, and procedures.
Must have experience preparing written communications and oral presentations.
Must have experience managing the function of the work to be performed.
Must have experience leading, directing, and assigning work to personnel.
Must possess a current or interim Secret clearance.
Must participate in direct deposit and may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Must meet federal employment suitability requirements determined through a background investigation.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service when required.
Selectees may be required to serve in a military unit compatible with the full-time Military Technician (Dual Status) position.

Responsibilities

Direct development, management, evaluation, and improvement of joint integration plans, joint training exercises, joint Professional Military Education, and action plans for approved joint strategies.
Oversee planning for stationing and implementation of approved joint force development, operational planning, joint doctrine, education and professional development, training exercises, readiness, and assessment.
Conduct statewide analysis for strategic planning, re-engineering issues, and program integration.
Synchronize and integrate strategies with Combatant Commanders, the National Guard Bureau, other services, supported federal and state agencies, and the federal response plan.
Conduct and oversee detailed studies requested by the state Adjutant General and Chief Joint Staff, and prepare executive summaries, information papers, and briefings for internal and external audiences.
Apply management principles and data analysis to develop recommendations affecting current resources, infrastructure, and future requirements.
Ensure standardized interagency and intergovernmental coordination processes with non-federalized (Title 32) National Guard across the state.
Coordinate with directorate strategic planners and functional management teams on planning and analysis for future force structure, capabilities, demographics, and out-year transformation activities.
Compile, conduct, publish, and oversee comprehensive analyses of future programs to prevent duplicate use of resources.
Administer, implement, and execute the Strategic Plans and Policy program.
Perform other duties as assigned.