Mobilization Plans Specialist (Title 32) (Indefinite)

Army National Guard Units; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Virginia seeks a Mobilization Plans Specialist (Title 32) (Indefinite), GS-0301-11. The role focuses on analyzing mobilization plans, advising commanders, and coordinating with NGB and FORSCOM to ensure readiness and mission capability.

The position requires a doctorate or equivalent graduate education (or an LL.M.) and transcripts. Salary posted is $78,009 to $101,417 per year with Secret clearance expectations and an indefinite appointment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support Educational claims.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes war plan missions assigned to the state's units and evaluates mobilization capability and readiness.
• Provides advisory services to commanders and staff on mobilization planning.
• Develops, analyzes, and updates mobilization plans from conception to completion, and reports to NGB/CONUSA and other entities.

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Mobilization Plans Specialist (Title 32) (Indefinite), Position Description Number D0623000 and is part of the VA G3, National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

As a Mobilization Plans Specialist (Title 32) (Indefinite), GS-0301-11, you will perform the below duties: Analyzes the war plan missions assigned to the state's units and evaluates the capability of those units to meet requirements considering mobilization capability, readiness and other factors. Takes action to recommend mission changes or corrective measures when the mission is inappropriate.

Research mobilization planning problems and provides commanders and staff with advisory services. Determines the need to develop a specific mobilization plan, special report or to conduct a study. Analyzes force structure changes for impact on the state and unit mobilization plans. Recommends changes.

Analyzes United States Forces Command (FORSCOM) Mobilization and Deployment Planning System (FORMDEPS) directives to ensure STARC and unit compliance with established mobilization requirement contained in these documents. Is responsible for actions with respect to mobilization planning to include review and analysis of higher headquarters (HQs) plans and directives and the development of policy guidance and implementing directives to subordinate units.

Develops, analyzes, and updates mobilization plans and projects from conception to completion. Assembles and analyzes mobilization data. Makes commitments regarding mobilization within delegated authority. Submits reports to National Guard Bureau (NGB), Continental United States Army (CONUSA), military installations, and the Governor on National Guard (NG) involvement and mission requirements.

Is responsible for consolidation of actions required to develop and maintain a command and control structure for mobilized ARNG units. Accomplishes planning and coordination needed to alert and mobilized ARNG units. Coordinates with the Defense Movement Coordinator (DMC) for movement of ARNG units from home station to mobilization station. Coordinates with the Mobilization Stations to develop methodology and procedures for reception and deployment validation of ARNG units.

Provides mobilization planning assistance to the state staff and subordinate HQs staff and units. Reviews and approves Post Mobilization Training and Support Requirements (PTSRs). Submits approved PTSRs to CONUSA or in the case of the noncontiguous states to the mobilization station. Coordinates the Army CAPSTONE Program with peacetime and wartime chain of command. Analyzes and reviews the FORSCOM CAPSTONE program for accuracy of information impacting on the command.

Coordinates CAPSTONE data and provides recommendations and changes based on geographic location, peacetime command and control requirements and structure consideration. Ensures the Mobilization Exercise Program is effective, sensitive to state specific missions and needs, and is coherently organized for effective implementation. Makes recommendations to the MRO on the planning, programming and execution of mobilization exercise funds.

Coordinates with NGB and CONUSA, or other wartime higher HQs as applicable in planning for exercise. Is the staff point of contact (POC) for mobilization exercise coordination. Develops operations plans required for the implementation of Joint Chiefs of Staff mobilization exercises. Analyzes after action reports. Identifies systemic deficiencies. Recommends corrective action to the MRO. Coordinates corrective missions. Prepares and publishes mobilization lessons learned.

Acts as the mobilization POC for the Reserve Component Automation System (RCAS), coordinates staff studies and actions. Represents the state at NGB, US FORSCOM, and other General Officer and Major Command mobilization and deployment conferences as required. Prepares and conducts instructions on mobilization preparedness and planning as required. Represents the Adjutant General on Joint Regional Resource Committee as required.

Provides input concerning state military capabilities and requirements to the appropriate Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region and appropriate state agencies as required. Serves aa a member of the state Readiness Committee or Council. Coordinates meetings and conferences with various units on mobilization plans. Prepares agenda, coordinates with staff and conducts workshops on mobilization plans. Prepares briefings, fact sheets and information papers as required.

Assists in developing, coordinating and conducting state and unit mobilization station coordination conferences. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position,Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if relatedYou must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $78009 – $101417/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-04.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.