Strategic Plans & Policy Planner

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

19h

About The Position

The Strategic Plans & Policy Planner serves in the Nuclear Deterrence and Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Strategy, Plans, and Policy Division, Strategic Plans and Policy Directorate, Headquarters U.S. Pacific Command. The position develops, refines, and maintains U.S. PACOM nuclear and countering weapons of mass destruction (CWMD) strategy, plans, policy, requirements, and programs. It provides guidance and tasking to Service Component Commands and supporting agencies and coordinates nuclear and CWMD capability programs to improve interoperability among joint and allied capabilities. The planner attends required meetings and hosts or participates in applicable conferences, either in person or virtually. The position requires at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 level. The work includes integrating nuclear and CWMD capabilities into U.S. policy and joint plans, analyzing theater strategic and operational challenges, leading and participating in expert working groups, preparing senior-level briefings, and coordinating capabilities and programs with U.S. Government agencies and allied and partner nations. Employment conditions include U.S. citizenship, suitability for federal employment, a valid U.S. driver's license and passport, and obtaining and maintaining the required security clearance. A pre-employment drug test and random testing are required. The position may involve travel to domestic and overseas locations, including remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods. Rotating shift work is required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service, or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. nuclear and CWMD strategy, plans, policy, requirements, and programs.
Experience integrating nuclear and CWMD capabilities into U.S. policy and joint plans, including OPLANs, CONPLANs, BPLANs, and COMESTs, and developing revisions for senior approval.
Experience analyzing theater strategic and operational challenges.
Experience leading and participating in subject-matter-expert working groups and developing senior-level briefings.
Experience coordinating nuclear and CWMD capabilities and programs with U.S. Government agencies and allied and partner capabilities.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
Current federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
Must obtain and maintain a current valid U.S. driver's license.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; MSP/PPP applicants must currently hold the required clearance.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, including marijuana, and compliance with random testing.
Must obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Develop, refine, and maintain U.S. PACOM nuclear and CWMD strategy, plans, policy, requirements, and programs.
Provide guidance and tasking to Service Component Commands and supporting agencies during the development of nuclear and CWMD strategy, plans, policy, requirements, and programs.
Coordinate U.S. PACOM nuclear and CWMD capability programs to enhance interoperability of joint and allied capabilities.
Attend required meetings related to nuclear and CWMD equities and host or participate in applicable conferences, physically and/or virtually.
Integrate nuclear and CWMD capabilities into U.S. policy and joint plans, including OPLANs, CONPLANs, BPLANs, and COMESTs, and develop revisions for Combatant Commander and Secretary of War approval.
Analyze the U.S. PACOM theater and the Combatant Command's strategic and operational challenges.
Lead and participate in subject-matter-expert working groups to develop senior-level briefings for flag and general officers, Senior Executive Service officials, and allied and partner-nation strategic leaders.
Coordinate nuclear and CWMD capabilities and programs with other U.S. Government agencies to strengthen joint and interagency interoperability with allied and partner capabilities.