Summary You will serve as a Strategic Policy Advisor for the IMMEDIATE OFC OF CHIEF OF NVL OPS. Responsibilities You will generate and develop initiatives to support the Chief of Naval Operation's (CNO) strategic vision. You will conduct independent analysis to develop and implement CNO strategic objectives. You will resolve critical problems or develop new solutions in support of CNO requirements. You will coordinate and integrate the work of personnel across OPNAV directorates. You will advise on Navy alignment and opportunities with the National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy (NDS), and National Military Strategy. You will represent the organization to Joint Staff and fellow services, OSD, Congress, and other joint/interagency organizations, ensuring unique Navy capabilities, interests and equities are fully and accurately portrayed. You will make recommendations on complex issues involving Navy programs and policies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience performing work equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-14) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector demonstrating an expert knowledge of Navy and Joint operations, national security strategy, and defense policy processes. I have superior analytical skills for strategic planning and experience with the Navy's Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) System. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Using policy and planning concepts, methods, practices, and processes to provide input on strategic operations and natural security policy; 2) Providing management and administration of strategic planning and analytic projects and programs; 3) Providing direction, coordination, support, and oversight throughout the DoD program objective memorandum and Congressional budget cycles; 4) Organizing and leading others in comprehensive studies or projects and preparing accurate, technically sound recommendations; 5) Developing partnerships with public, private, and intergovernmental sectors to integrate equities into strategic planning; and 6) Providing oversight and direction of strategic communications and product development including reviewing, writing, and delivering executive level summaries, briefs, and formal presentations to provide expert advice and recommendations. 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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf Temporary appointments may be extended up to 3 years at the discretion of management and in accordance with applicable regulations. Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be made permanent without further competition. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Temporary actions taken under this announcement may be terminated at any time before the established not-to-exceed date. Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. This is an obligated position. The former incumbent has return rights to this position under PL 86-585.