Senior Conops Analyst

Job summary

This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for reviewing the Secretary of Defense and Chairman's top future Joint Concepts, developing CONOPS and Concepts of Employment (CONEMPs), and testing the concept through analytic activities such as wargames, Table-Top Exercises (TTX), and analytic studies.

Major duties

As a SENIOR CONOPS ANALYST at the GS-0301-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Leads a multi-disciplinary team of senior military and civilian analysts in the development and assessment of complex, multi-domain Concepts of Operations (CONOPS). Performs and directs in-depth analysis of future adversary threat trajectories, doctrine, and advanced capabilities to identify emerging warfighting challenges. Applies strategic thinking to ensure future concepts provide a decisive and enduring advantage for the Joint Force. Leads the conceptual integration of emerging technologies and highly sensitive, compartmented capabilities into cohesive and viable joint warfighting frameworks. Employs advanced problem-solving skills to navigate complex security and policy seams during concept development. Serves as a subject matter expert providing critical advice, analysis, and recommendations on future warfighting capabilities to senior leaders across the defense enterprise. Applies influence and negotiating skills in high-level joint and interagency forums to build consensus and ensure concepts are validated for transition. Manages the day-to-day analytical and administrative operations of the team, including maintaining project files and preparing reports to ensure efficient mission execution

Qualification

You may qualify at the GS-15 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service: Recognizing United States methods of warfighting, capability trends and trajectories, joint warfighting operations and operational assessments to provide analysis to senior staff and managers within the Joint Staff, Combatant Commands and Services, regarding operational issues of major importance; Understanding methods of warfighting, capability trends and trajectories, joint warfighting operations and operational assessments to provide expert advice and analysis to senior staff and managers within the Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, and Services, regarding operational issues of major importance; Identifying tactics, techniques, procedures, and capabilities being developed by countries and monitor future adversary threat trajectories. 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.

Evaluations

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the minimum qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position. Competencies: Developing Others Influencing/Negotiating Information Systems/Network Security Problem Solving Strategic Thinking If you meet the minimum qualifications of this position, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire Assessment. This additional online assessment is required and must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement unless you have requested Reasonable Accommodation for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Your results will be kept on record for one year when applying for future jobs that require the same USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter. Based on the results of this evaluation, you will be placed in one of the following quality categories: Best Qualified: This highest category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including any selective placement factors and/or appropriate quality ranking factor(s), as determined by the job analysis. Highly Qualified: This higher category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that exceed the minimum qualifications of the position, including any selective placement factors and/or appropriate quality ranking factor(s) as determined by the job analysis. Qualified: This lowest category will be used for those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and appropriate quality ranking factor(s) and are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the position. Candidates may require extensive training and/or orientation in order to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Category-Rating Names of the candidates in the Best Qualified category will be sent first to the hiring manager for employment consideration. Applicants in other categories will be referred in accordance with category rating procedures.