Job summary

You will serve as a EXERCISE PLANNER in the AC/S G-3 OPERATIONS DIVISION of MARINE FORCES PACIFIC.

Major duties

You will be the authority for the coordination and execution of assigned Joint Exercise Program exercises security operation activities for its operational forces. You will coordinate efforts and synchronize directed activities and execute/refine planning products and procedures from multiple DoD, and Combatant Commander (CCDR) directorates. You will interpret inputs from a wide spectrum of data sources and develop recommended courses of action for the planning and execution of Joint Exercises. You will serve as the project manager with responsibilities to plan, coordinate and enable execution of operational exercises. You will coordinate with G-1 Manpower planners to ensure appropriate manning for execution of exercise events. You will participate in future operations planning and operational plan development as directed, and to ensure alignment of exercises and emerging operational objectives. You will coordinate and enable sound transition from the Future Operations Directorate during planning to the Current Operations Directorate for execution of each planned exercise. You will produce staff papers and briefs for the situational awareness of to higher authority echelons to staff and provide input to the Commander's Update brief as required. You will maintain an up-to-date library of orders, instructions, and directives pertaining to the management of the Joint Exercise program.

Qualification

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: Serve as the senior project officer and program manager by analyzing, planning, and executing tactics and techniques for joint operational exercises to develop solutions on issues to meet theater strategic goals; apply processes and methods to develop decision packages, studies, and recommendations for mission objectives; and as a liaison will represent for Joint exercises through daily communication and conferences attended by higher, adjacent, and subordinate commands. 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/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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. Note: Qualifications include work experience that is equivalent to the position requirements including executive/senior management experience, program management experience, and specialized experience in the selected geographic area for provision of operational planning support. Would prefer graduate of military Career Level Schools (CLS), Top Level Schools (TLS) and/or MAGTF operational planning course.

Evaluations

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: ACCOUNTABILITY Attention to Detail COMPUTER LITERACY Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills PLANNING AND EVALUATING PROBLEM SOLVING Reading Comprehension Reasoning RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Self-Management Teamwork WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.