DIRECTOR FOR STRATEGIC OPERATIONS AND READINESS

U.S. Fleet Forces Command; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Fleet Forces Command in Norfolk, VA seeks a Director for Strategic Operations and Readiness to lead three senior roles and ensure readiness for strategic deterrence submarines.

You will advise senior leadership, manage policy development, and supervise strategic communications programs. The role requires extensive DoD experience, security clearance, and travel as needed to support U.S.STRATCOM plans and operations.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate experience in strategic operations and force readiness.
• A track record in high-level planning and policy development.
• Experience coordinating with DoD and naval commands on complex missions.

Responsibilities

• Lead as Director for Strategic Operations, Readiness, and Senior Advisor roles.
• Maintain knowledge of OPLANs, TPFDD, and planning tools for strategic deployment.
• Advise senior leaders on submarine strategic operations and communications.
• Oversee day-to-day strategic communications and modernization programs.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to deliver next-generation deterrence submarines.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational planning

Interagency coordination

Security clearance

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a DIRECTOR FOR STRATEGIC OPERATIONS AND READINESS in the STRATEGIC OPERATIONS AND READINESS, JFMCC STRAT DIRECTORATE, IN NORFOLK, VIRGINIA COMMANDER, TASK FORCE 114 (CTF 114) of COMSUBFOR.

Duties

• You will serve in three distinct roles within the organization. Director for Strategic Operations (DSO), Director for Strategic Readiness (DSR) and Senior Strategic Advisor (SSA).
• You will be responsible for having detailed knowledge of Commander USSTRATCOM OPLANs and familiarity with Time Phased Force Deployment (TPFDD) and the associated planning tools to support development of TPFDD in support of the OPLANs.
• You will serve as the advisor to the DSO for Submarine Operating Authority (SUBOPAUTH) and Broadcast Control Authority (BCA) for global Strategic Force operations.
• You will be responsible for providing direction to the J6 for the oversight of day-to-day submarine strategic communications and long-term modernization of communication systems.
• You will be responsible for training and mission certification programs to provide trained, certified, and combat ready strategic submarine forces to support USSTRATCOM plans and operations.
• You will be responsible for the oversight of a wide range of SSBN security measures (port protection programs, ingress/egress security programs, and at-sea security programs).
• You will act as the primary point of contact and liaison with stakeholders to ensure the success of the delivery of the next generation of strategic deterrence submarines.
• You will be the TYCOM’s principal coordinator/advisor for the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile (SLCM-N) program.
• You will be responsible for the SSBN Fleet Operational/Maintenance Programs which includes the operational scheduling and maintenance/modernization programs.
• You will participate in the Trident Requirements Group – Three-star chaired group chartered to address SSBN Force employment issues and direction.
• You will serve as a member of the Continuing Evaluation Program – Working group chartered to address strategic communications performance trends and explore methods for improvement.
• You will serve as the principal advisor to the Commander, CSL Executive Director, Chief of Staff, and other senior leadership personnel for policies, guidance and specific procedures related to strategic operations and maintenance.
• You will be responsible for the SSBN Fleet Operational/Maintenance Programs which includes the operational scheduling and maintenance/modernization programs.
• You will perform a full range of personnel management functions and have direct administrative and technical supervision.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Eligibility based upon a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI/T5). The applicant must also be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Based on adjudicative standards set forth in the intelligence community policy 704 series for continued employment and is subject to Polygraph Testing.
• A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• Employee must have demonstrated experience in Special Technical Operations (STO). (Integrating classified capabilities into strategic operations).
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport.
• Incumbent will hold a role in Nuclear Deterrent Mission (NDM).
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• Travel is required to attend meetings, conferences and to travel to subordinate activities; maybe with little or no advance notice. Such travel may use any mode of commercial transportation as well as government operated or chartered carriers.

Qualifications

GS-15

Your Resume Must Demonstrate At Least One Year Of Specialized Experienceat Or Equivalent To The GS-14 Grade Level Or Pay Band In The Federal Service Or Equivalent Experience In The Private Or Public Sector. Specialized Experience Must Demonstrate The Following

• Expert knowledge and experience of analytical and evaluative methods plus a thorough understanding of how regulatory or enforcement programs are administered to select and apply appropriate program evaluation and measurement techniques.
• Experience determining long range plans for policies and programs to support changing national commitments and nuclear force structure.
• Knowledge and experience in nuclear command and control operations and policy at the unit, Task Force, and Global Combatant Commander (GCC) levels.
• Knowledge of and experience in Strategic Mission fundamentals including operations, operational analysis, and nuclear weapons policy.
• Experience and knowledge of Force Protection requirements for CONUS/ OCONUS operations.
• Mastery knowledge and experience of advanced management and organizational principles and practices along with a comprehensive knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting regulations, guidelines and process.
• Knowledge and experience of the military command's facilities planning, acquisition, and management process to prepare long-range / short-range (5-20 years) planning guidance in accordance with broad agency program policies and objectives.
• Experience and demonstrated managerial expertise in the planning and execution of assigned responsibilities including ship operations, ship and shipyard maintenance planning.
• Experience and demonstrated managerial expertise in the planning and execution of assigned responsibilities including logistics support, engineering services and product support, program budget strategies, and material condition assessment.
• Experience and expert knowledge of Navy Planning, Programming and Budgeting Executing System, and the ability to effectively communicate to higher levels orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of and experience with the Defense Readiness Reporting System - Navy (DRRS-N) and Defense Readiness Reporting System - Strategic (DRRS-S).
• Experience and knowledge of DOD and DON command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships.
• Experience and knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques to develop staffing standards covering complex program functions or missions.
• Experience and expert knowledge of operational deployment, tactical employment, and security of ballistic missile submarines.
• Experience and expert knowledge of strategic principles to include U.S. Navy platforms and strategic weapons systems.
• Experience, expertise and ability to direct submarine operations regarding water space management, prevention of mutual interference, and strategic targeting.
• Experience and expert knowledge of Force Protection/Antiterrorism policy; Force Protection/Antiterrorism fundamentals including procedures, policy, and operations; and Force Protection command and control.
• Experience and a detailed understanding of submarine communications procedures and capabilities to improve flexibility and responsiveness when reviewing and updating operational policy and procedures.
• Requires skill in written and oral communication, as well as skill in establishing effective interpersonal relationships to justify, defend, negotiate, or resolve highly controversial or significant issues as they arise.
• Must be knowledgeable and experienced in the use of Microsoft Office suite to develop, analyze and present production work.
• Due to the significant amount of contact with higher echelon representatives, the employee must possess a high degree of tact and persuasiveness.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/miscellaneous-administration-and-program-series-0301/

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Additional information

• Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
• A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
• Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.
• A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

ICTAP Applicants:

To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference Applicants:

Will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

PPP Applicants:

Will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

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.

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