STRATEGIC PLANS AND TRAINING OFFICER

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 D1890000 and is part of the MD JFHQ G3, National Guard.

Serves as the primary staff director for developing joint integration plans, joint training,
joint Professional Military Education and exercise programs, and to develop the action plans
to implement 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. Plans, and coordinates joint exercises. Responsible for
development of the State long- range force integration plan. Analyzes the management of
the State Force Integration Program. 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. Plans, coordinates, and conducts
joint exercises to facilitate joint and interagency operations. Plans, conducts, and evaluates
JFHQ-State joint professional and technical training programs. Serves as the senior strategic
and long-range planner and consultant. responsible for developing the Joint Force Headquarters-State
view of the future Coordinates and oversees development of measurable strategic timetables, goals,
objectives, and milestones implementing instructions, local plans, policies, and programs.
Evaluates and 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. Ensures strategic planning
evaluation and assessments adequately and effectively address. operational requirements for
continual process improvements 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. 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. 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. Adjutant
General and Chief Joint Staff requests and prepares executive summaries, information papers and briefings
for internal and external audiences. Provides oversight on the coordination and administration of activities and programs
which integrate military and non-military agencies and international programs as directed
by NGB, Combatant Commanders (CoComs), Department of State, and other appropriate
tasking authorities. Provides oversight of state partnership programs and other
international partnership activities. This include planning and coordinating visits of foreign
delegates to the state; coordinating documentation required to support international
visitations; and planning and coordinating activities between the JFHQ-State and supported
countries. Provides support to: the Combatant Commanders Theater Security Coordination
Plan; support for the Ambassador's Mission Performance Plan and Country Campaign Plan;
and foreign liaison guidance and assistance to TAG, JFHQ-State, and subordinate elements.
Ensures standardized Interagency/Intergovernmental coordination processes with non federalized
(Title 32) National Guard across the state.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Not required

No

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• Job family (Series)

  0340 Program Management

• Requirements

  RequirementsConditions of Employment

  This position is open to Maryland Army Or Air National Guard Members only
  
  This is an indefinite position NTE 24 months and is an obligated position (incumbent is on a military tour), selectee will receive an indefinite appointment (Tenure 3) If a Reduction-In-Force occurs and/or the military tour member exercises reemployment right to this position, the indefinite appointee will have no reemployment rights to any other position and may be separated. If the military tour member, having reemployment rights to this position, does not exercise his/her USERRA rights, this position may be converted to a permanent status without further competition. If you are an Onboard Federal Technician of the Maryland National Guard this position may be temporary promotion NTE 24 months. You may be returned at any time to the position from which temporarily promoted, or to a different position of equivalent grade and pay. If the military tour member, having reemployment rights to this position. This position may be converted to a permanent status without further competition if the incumbent does not exercise their reemployment rights.
  This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  
  1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
  2. 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.
  3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
  4. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
  5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment.
  6. THIS POSITION CONDUCTS INFORMATION ASSURANCE FUNCTIONS. SECURITY + OR EQUIVALENT 8140 CERTIFICATION REQUIRED WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF APPOINTMENT

  Qualifications

  Military Grades: MDARNG or MDANG Officer O1-O4
  
  GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training in managing or directing,
  one or more programs, including appropriate supporting service organizations.
  Supervisory, managerial, professional or technical work experience and/or training
  which has provided knowledge of management principles, practices, methods and
  techniques. Experience using computer and automation systems.
  
  SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 36 months experience analyzing problems,
  identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data and recognizing solutions;
  preparing reports, plans, policies and various correspondence; evaluating objectives
  and develop plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various
  resources; Must have knowledge of the organization and its mission and utilized the
  organizational staff procedures. Experience applying analytical and evaluative
  techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program
  operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive
  administrative support functions.
  
  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.

  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.

  Additional information

  If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
  
  If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

  
  How You Will Be Evaluated

  You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

  Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
  
  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.
    
  Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance

  Secret

  Drug test required

  No

• Required Documents

  Required Documents

  To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
  
  1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
  
  2. Other supporting documents:

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• Benefits

  Benefits

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• National Guard & Reserves

  Current members, those who want to join, or transitioning military members.

This position is open to Maryland National Guard Members only. Indefinite appointment, may be separated at any time with 30 days notice by the HRO, or on return of the incumbent if they exercise their USERRA reemployment rights. Temporary Promotion, for current onboard technicians this may be a temporary promotion, you may be returned to position from which promoted, or one with similar responsibilities at any time or on return of the incumbent if they exercise their USERRA reemployment rights.