Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Strategic Plans and Training Officer, Position Description Number D2948000 and is part of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations (DCSOPS) Training Branch of the Vermont Army National Guard. Responsibilities MAJOR DUTIES: 1. Serves as the primary staff director for developing, managing, evaluating, and improving joint integration plans, joint training exercises, joint Professional Military Education, and action plans for approved joint strategies for the department. Provides direction and oversight of the planning for stationing and implementing approved joint force development, supporting operational planning, evaluating and disseminating joint doctrine, developing and managing education and professional development, training exercises, readiness, and assessment. Coordinates joint exercises to facilitate joint and interagency operations, integrating of new systems and capabilities, and professional and technical training programs. Responsible for developing, managing, evaluating, and improving the long-range force integration plan. Analyzes information provided on conflicts identified, substantive changes and doctrinal issues, and the recommended courses of action. Provides JFHQ-State input to Combatant Commander's war plans, with emphasis on homeland defense/homeland security. Assists local, state, and federal government and other agencies in the preparation of supporting plans, programs, activities, exercises, and training. Functions as JFHQ-State officer of primary responsibility for the Department of Defense (DoD) Training Transformation (T2) program. Oversees and manages JFHQ-State joint assessment and lessons learned programs. 2. Serves as the senior strategic and long-range planner and consultant responsible for developing the Joint Force Headquarters-State view of the future and implements detailed strategic policy, plans, initiatives, and concepts related to warfighting, theater security cooperation, international relations, federal and state homeland security, civil support missions, and selected other activities for the entire organizations based on broad guidance from higher headquarters and specific guidance from the Adjutant General and Chief of the Joint Staff. Responsible for developing, managing, evaluating, and improving measurable strategic timetables, goals, objectives, and milestones implementing instructions, local plans, policies, and programs. Recommends planning strategies to develop, implement, and sustain the Joint Force Headquarters Strategic Plan. Develops performance measurement tools and data collection methods for continuous monitoring of operational data to ensure that all programs are fully integrated and effective. Ensures strategic planning evaluation and assessments adequately and effectively address and measure key customer and operational requirements for continual process improvements aligned with the Joint Force Headquarters strategic direction. Prepares briefings and correspondence and distributes command policy and guidance on the strategic planning process. Compiles, performs, publishes, and oversees a comprehensive analysis for each future program to prevent duplicate use of resources. Responsible for the administration, implementation, and execution of a quality Strategic Plans and Policy program. 3. Reviews Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Air Force (DAF), Department of the Army (DA), National Guard Bureau (NGB), Army National Guard (ARNG), Air National Guard (ANG) and other agency planning documents (i.e. National Military Strategy, Defense Planning Guidance, Quadrennial Defense Review, etc.) and ensures the state strategic plan remains synchronized with current topics, future initiatives, and higher headquarters planning documents. Keeps abreast of technical advances in the test and evaluation field, analyzes, and recommends adjustments and changes to policies, programs, and projects to improve operations and efficiencies throughout the state. Conducts statewide analysis for strategic planning, re-engineering issues, and program integration. Synchronizes and integrates strategies with Combatant Commanders, NGB, other services, supported federal and state agencies, and the federal response plan. Engages and works with directorate strategic planners and functional management teams to ensure proper planning and analysis for future force structure activities include capabilities analysis, demographic information, and ongoing transformation planning for out-year activities. 4. Conducts and oversees the completion of detailed studies in response to the state Adjutant General and Chief Joint Staff requests and prepares executive summaries, information papers, and briefings for internal and external audiences. Studies are typically characterized by command group visibility, with significant importance to higher headquarters and staff. Tasks are unique requiring the development of stand-alone processes and techniques to formulate decisions or policy. **REFER TO PD FOR FULL LIST OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES** Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Officer over Strategic Plans and Training for the JFHQ-State. Serves as the primary advisor to the Adjutant General and the Chief of the Joint Staff for the formulation of strategic plans, policies, international affairs, joint training, and force development. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is a Title 32 excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Vermont Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact 1-800-GO-GUARD or visit NATIONALGUARD.COM/VT prior to applying for this position. OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1, 2,3 Area I: All current On-board Permanent and Indefinite Dual Status 32 and Title 5 (Competitive and Excepted) Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite) - Only those Vermont National Guard members who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired within that National Guard component applying for a position within the component which they are currently employed. Area II: All Members of the Vermont Army National Guard. Area III: Currently assigned service members in other branches of the military outside of the VTNG, to include those assigned to Active Duty, Reserve or other state's National Guard. Military Grade/Rank: OFFICER: 1LT/O2 through LTC/O5 Minimum Qualification Requirements: Experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Experience using computer and automation systems. Specialized Experience: GS-11 and above - 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience, education or training in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions. Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations. Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations. Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: Completion of courses such as the Officer Advanced Course, Squadron Officer School, Command and Staff College, Air and Army War College, National Security Management Course and others of comparable level will be credited at the rate of 1 month of education for 2 months of specialized experience. Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): - Thorough knowledge of DoD, Joint Staff, NGB, DA, DAF, ARNG, and ANG strategic planning systems and procedures; active duty and reserve component forces in and around the state; and interface with other commands to develop, update, coordinate and implement long-range strategic plans, master plans, and programs. - Ability to conduct detailed review, analysis, and evaluation of various plans, studies, trends, reports, legislation, capabilities, planning and policy directives, operational requirements, etc., to access and determine the impact on NG missions. - Knowledge of the policies, requirements, and procedures in order to analyze and determine the National Guards short, mid, and long-range strategic plans and policies requirements regarding: war fighting, theater security cooperation, international relations, federal and state homeland security, and civil support missions. - Knowledge of and skill in planning and coordinating joint exercises, in order to facilitate joint and interagency operations. Coordination is with National Guard, Reserves or active duty components within the state or in neighboring states. - Knowledge of and skill in planning, conducting and evaluating Joint Staff professional and technical training programs. - Knowledge of policies and requirements for the development and analysis of the State long-range force integration plan in order to integrate new doctrine and force structure while still maintaining acceptable readiness levels.- Knowledge of automated data systems to maintain information. -Ability to make program and management decisions within the scope of the mission, functions, and responsibilities of the command, to include the development of short-, mid-, and long-term program goals and objectives. Initiative, knowledge, and judgment are exercised when resolving complex issues and situations encountered on a daily basis, ensuring compliance with established policies. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: -This position is subject to the Lautenberg amendment to the gun control act of 1968 which makes it a felony for anyone who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence to ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms or ammunition. Civilian personnel of the Department of the Defense are not exempt from this provision. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. Education You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional Information Vermont Army National Guard personnel who are bonus recipients/student loan repayment program recipients may have their benefits terminated and/or recouped if selected as a Permanent/Indefinite Military Technician. Applicants should contact the VTARNG Incentive Manager to determine any possible termination and/or recoupment actions that may result from accepting this position.