INFORMATION OPERATIONS PLANNING SPECIALIST WITH SECURITY CLEARANCE

Duties As a INFORMATION OPERATIONS PLANNING SPECIALIST at the GS-0301-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: * Acts as principle advisor on all issues involving Operations in the Information Environment (OIE), Information Operations (IO), Military Deception (MILDEC), and Operation Security (OPSEC) plans * Provides strategic, operational, and tactical level expertise in support of the development of USTRANSCOM Component Commands (TCCs), and other Combatant Command (CCMD) IO planning. * Ensures planning efforts support the integration of all information forces to include Military Information Support Operations (MISO), Electronic Warfare (EW), MILDEC, and OPSEC. * Advises on OIE integration, and provides support with implementation into USTRANSCOM's Operational Plan (OPLAN), contingency strategies, plans and policies. * Coordinates deconfliction of USTRANSCOM Information Operation actions and activities with the Joint Staff, other combatant commands, components, service staff, supporting commands, and other government agencies. Requirements Conditions of Employment * This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Test Program. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use * Must be a U.S. citizen * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service * Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply) * Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period * Work Schedule: Full Time * Overtime: Occasionally * Tour of Duty: Flexible * Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized * Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt * Financial Disclosure: Not Required * Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible * Employee must be able to acquire and retain a Top Secret Clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access * This position is designated as a key position. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status. * Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: * Mastery level knowledge of Joint Information Operation strategy, policy, doctrine, plans, and combatant command activities in relation to Joint Staff planning and processes; extensive knowledge of a broad range of military operations, functions, requirements, and capabilities in support of real-world crisis. * Comprehensive knowledge of the combatant command mission across the JDDE and structure of the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard for use in planning and coordinating OIE issues between supporting and supported unified commands. * Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written communication is essential. Effective communication is required due to frequent contact with senior-level representatives of military/civilian agencies involved in IO plans and programs. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ . Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo.pdf Other Notes: Employee must be able to acquire and retain a Top Secret Clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access in order to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Test Program. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use. This position is designated as a key position. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. Incumbents of key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). * Benefits Help 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits 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 application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job If you are found to be among the top 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): Competencies: * Communications
* Planning and evaluating
* Strategic planning * Benefits Help 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits 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. * Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc). Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. The following documents are REQUIRED 1. You