Summary You will serve as a SPACE OPERATIONS PLANNER in the Information Environment (IE) Division, Information Warfare (IW) Branch, at Headquarters of MARINE FORCES PACIFIC. A Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) of 8.90% will be added to the stated salary. COLA is subject to change at any time. Responsibilities You will provide support and advice to senior-level staff executives on all matters pertaining to space operations in support of training, exercises, combat, contingencies, and operations in the MARFORPAC Area of Operations (AO). You will research and track vulnerabilities and Indications and Warnings (I and W) via intelligence reporting and situational awareness databases to determine full spectrum of threats and potential impact for MARFORPAC and subordinate forces. You will support USINDOPACOM Operational Capabilities Assessment (OCA) events as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on space operations ISO MEF certification as a Joint Task Force (JTF). You will coordinate with Critical Infrastructure Protection programs on identifying and protecting U.S. Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (CIKR). You will coordinate / synchronize space operations activities with Combat Operations CTR to determine operational impacts and recommended actions, such as priority of restoration, Continuity of Operations, and mitigating actions for space operations. You will coordinate with Critical Infrastructure Protection programs on identifying and protecting U.S. Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (CIKR). You will collaborate with various organizations on planning and coordination of space operations with U.S. allies and partners to identify and resolve interoperability issues and facilitating bilateral and multilateral exercises and operations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: planning, developing, coordinating and de-conflicting space operations plans and functions in support of training, exercises, contingencies, and operations. 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=GS-ADMIN 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. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees Occasional domestic and international travel maybe required to attend exercises, engagements, training, planning conferences, and/or workshops. A minimum of baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited college or university or at least five years of experience in the space operations field is preferred. Minimum five years of experience as an operations planner with a complete working knowledge of either Joint or Service specific operations planning processes, formats, and guidance is preferred The incumbent must be adjudicated for a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with ability to access Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) with Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed for immediate access upon commencing employment. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. This position may require rotating shift work. 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. 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 Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under the specific hiring authority addressed in the Summary section of this announcement. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. 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/ 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.
