Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
INFORMATION OPERATIONS PLANNER
Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Suffolk, Virginia, United States, 23437
Summary
This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for Operations in the Information/Information Environment planning and developing comprehensive plans, integrate, coordinate, and synchronize Joint Concepts, Doctrine, Lessons Learned, Education/Training/Exercises, Joint Training Environments, and Analysis to achieve assigned missions.
Duties
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As a INFORMATION OPERATIONS PLANNER at the GS-0301-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:
Creates/executes the Joint Training Environment within the Joint Event Life Cycle. Replicates and synchronizes the Information Environment and designs exercises based on exercise / training objectives and realistic operational environments. Produces, disseminates, and coordinates appropriate planning products and documents to ensure effective training of Information Operations, Operations in the Information Environment (OIE), and application of Information as a joint function. Coordinates with Special Technical Operations (STO), Cyberspace, Electronic Warfare, and Space SMEs in planning, organizing, and executing non kinetic activities to support key JS operational training/exercise programs. Engages Information Communities of Interest (COI) in advocating for joint OIE training and readiness. Initiate actions and coordination with OSD, Combatant Commands (CCMD), Services, and Agencies to obtain strategies, plans, policies, Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs). Provides guidance and recommendations regarding OIE, Information Related Capabilities and the joint training system in reviewing strategy, policy and plans with joint force implications at the strategic and operational level, providing response to congressional queries, Inspector General (IG) assessments, and external studies. Requirements
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Conditions of employment
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 obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes Qualifications
You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:
Develops OPERATIONS IN THE INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT (OIE) and/or Information Related Capability policy, authorities, operations concepts, employment, tactics, techniques and procedures to implement recommendations that relate to OIE on behalf of CCMD force development requirements. Conducts research, advises, develops training environments for the joint force, utilizing Joint policies, regulations, strategies advocating war fighting concepts, within the context of Joint Force Development. Provides guidance and recommendations of Joint Operations Planning Process and how to produce Operational Plans (OPLANs), Operational Orders (OPORDs) and Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs) to direct unit actions. Communicates, verbally and in writing, ideas, concepts, methods, analyses, evaluations, and recommendations to senior leaders at various Command levels/Congress/IG/Communities of Interest. (Experience must be reflected in resume)
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.
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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 - Subpart F
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/)
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%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d
Other Notes:
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:
https://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).
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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This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for Operations in the Information/Information Environment planning and developing comprehensive plans, integrate, coordinate, and synchronize Joint Concepts, Doctrine, Lessons Learned, Education/Training/Exercises, Joint Training Environments, and Analysis to achieve assigned missions.
Duties
Help
As a INFORMATION OPERATIONS PLANNER at the GS-0301-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:
Creates/executes the Joint Training Environment within the Joint Event Life Cycle. Replicates and synchronizes the Information Environment and designs exercises based on exercise / training objectives and realistic operational environments. Produces, disseminates, and coordinates appropriate planning products and documents to ensure effective training of Information Operations, Operations in the Information Environment (OIE), and application of Information as a joint function. Coordinates with Special Technical Operations (STO), Cyberspace, Electronic Warfare, and Space SMEs in planning, organizing, and executing non kinetic activities to support key JS operational training/exercise programs. Engages Information Communities of Interest (COI) in advocating for joint OIE training and readiness. Initiate actions and coordination with OSD, Combatant Commands (CCMD), Services, and Agencies to obtain strategies, plans, policies, Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs). Provides guidance and recommendations regarding OIE, Information Related Capabilities and the joint training system in reviewing strategy, policy and plans with joint force implications at the strategic and operational level, providing response to congressional queries, Inspector General (IG) assessments, and external studies. Requirements
Help
Conditions of employment
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 obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes Qualifications
You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:
Develops OPERATIONS IN THE INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT (OIE) and/or Information Related Capability policy, authorities, operations concepts, employment, tactics, techniques and procedures to implement recommendations that relate to OIE on behalf of CCMD force development requirements. Conducts research, advises, develops training environments for the joint force, utilizing Joint policies, regulations, strategies advocating war fighting concepts, within the context of Joint Force Development. Provides guidance and recommendations of Joint Operations Planning Process and how to produce Operational Plans (OPLANs), Operational Orders (OPORDs) and Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs) to direct unit actions. Communicates, verbally and in writing, ideas, concepts, methods, analyses, evaluations, and recommendations to senior leaders at various Command levels/Congress/IG/Communities of Interest. (Experience must be reflected in resume)
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.
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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 - Subpart F
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/)
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%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d
Other Notes:
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:
https://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).
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.
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 windowLearn 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.