Transportation Planning Specialist

Army Transportation • Scott AFB, IL

13h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Plans Division of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy, Plans, Policy and Programs (G-5), SDDC, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The incumbent serves as a senior planner responsible for developing mobility analyses and reports for general war plans, programs, and studies to assist Department of Defense elements. The role directs deployment planning activities, including feasibility analyses of operation plans, and develops transportation and strategic mobility policies.

The position is designated as a key position that must not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization. The incumbent must be exempted from recall to active duty and will receive training to sustain base operations during mobilization. This is an obligated term position scheduled for two years; it may be extended, subject to management needs and applicable approval. Temporary duty or business travel is required 25% of the time.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience in the Federal service, equivalent to the GS-12 level, using JOPES or JPES for strategic mobility planning.
• One year of specialized experience conducting strategic mobility analysis.
• One year of specialized experience applying in-depth knowledge of Joint and Army planning and decision-making processes, including the Joint Planning Process (JPP) and Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP).
• One year of specialized experience applying guidance from strategic documents such as the Defense Planning Guidance (DPG), Joint Strategic Campaign Plan (JSCP), and Global Force Management Implementation Guidance (GFMIG) to contingency plans.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance and SCI access for the duration of employment.
• Must complete pre-employment and recurring comprehensive background investigations and comply with pre-employment and random drug testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Must sign an agreement acknowledging the obligated position and willingness to be displaced under reduction-in-force procedures upon the former incumbent’s return.
• Education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Applicants must meet an eligible employment-authority category listed in the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ARTRANS analysis of operation plans in support of Geographic Combatant Commands.
• Plan deployment activities and develop transportation and strategic mobility policies.
• Coordinate with USTRANSCOM, the Joint Staff, military departments, Combatant Commands, and other Transportation Component Commands on strategic mobility studies and operation plan analyses.
• Provide guidance and direction to ARTRANS subordinate commands on their planning activities, share operation-plan development status, and ensure necessary data and information are available.
• Serve as the command focal point for review and updates of Joint Strategic Planning System (JSPS) documents.
• Ensure JSPS documents reflect ARTRANS missions and responsibilities.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.

What This Job Offers

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