Mobilization Plans Specialist (Title 32) (Indefinite)

Cenith Innovations LLC; Richmond (VA); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Virginia Army National Guard in Virginia is seeking a Mobilization Plans Specialist (Title 32) to manage mobilization and deployment planning for state missions. This role covers policy development, coordination with FORSCOM directives, and supporting mobilization data from conception to completion.

The incumbent will coordinate with NGB/CONUSA and other authorities to ensure readiness and mission success, serving as a liaison for mobilization planning and exercise funding.

Competenze

• General knowledge of principles of organization, management and administration.
• Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations.
• Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; 3 graduate years; LLM if related.

Mansioni

• Analyzes the war plan missions assigned to the state's units and evaluates mobilization capability and readiness.
• Reviews FORSCOM directives to ensure compliance and develops policy guidance for subordinate units.
• Coordinates CAPSTONE program data and provides recommendations based on location and command structure.
• Ensures the Mobilization Exercise Program is effective and coordinates with agencies for planning and execution of mobilization exercises.
• Acts as mobilization POC for RCAS, represents the state at National Guard and higher HQ conferences, and prepares instructions on mobilization preparedness.

Formazione

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

LL.M., if related

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

As a Mobilization Plans Specialist (Title 32) (Indefinite), GS-0301-11, you will perform the below duties:

1. 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.


2. 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.


3. 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.


4. 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.


5. 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.


6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.


• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.


• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.


• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.


• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.


• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.


• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.


• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.


• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.


• This position is not located at a bargaining unit.


• Can be made perm at a later date.


• All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs)

Qualifications

NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

Remarks

NOTE: This position is being advertised as an indefinite appointment and applicant selected may be released at any time and advised of his/her rights and benefits to which entitled. In the event a permanent employee is accepted for this indefinite position, there will be a change in their tenure from permanent to indefinite. Indefinite appointments may be made permanent at a later date without competition.

NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs)

NOTE: This position serves as a temporary backfill for a deployed technician. Upon the return of the deployed employee, this appointment is subject to termination. While the agency will do its best to identify placement opportunities in available vacancies, continued employment is not guaranteed.

WHO CAN APPLY:

GROUP I - All qualified Male/Female Enlisted Member (E7/SFC - E9/SGM), a Warrant Officer (W1/WO1-W3/CW3), or a Commissioned Officer (O1/2LT-O3/CPT) currently employed (permanent) in the Virginia Army National Guard Military Technician Program.

GROUP II - All qualified Virginia Army National Guard Male/Female Enlisted Member (E7/SFC - E9/SGM), a Warrant Officer (W1/WO1-W3/CW3), or a Commissioned Officer (O1/2LT-O3/CPT), regardless of employment status (Traditional, Military Technician or AGR). To be considered as a Group II applicant, proof of appointment/enlistment in the Virginia National Guard must be attached if the appointment/enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to, or during, the advertisement period.

GROUP III - Individuals eligible for membership in the Virginia Army National Guard.

Military Grades: Enlisted Member (E7/SFC - E9/SGM), a Warrant Officer (W1/WO1-W3/CW3), or a Commissioned Officer (O1/2LT-O3/CPT)

GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Applicant must have experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

1. Experience, education or training in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions.


2. Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations.


3. Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures.


4. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations.

Education

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree


• 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree


• LL.M., if related

You 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.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

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.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Work schedule

Full-time

Travel Required

Not required

Appointment type

Temporary - Indefinite

Occupations and job series

• 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program

Supervisory status: No

Federal service type: This job is in the Excepted Service

Represented by a union: No

Drug test: No

Security clearance: Secret

Financial disclosure required: No

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.