Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities ***For Responsibilities see Qualifications under the Requirements section*** Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications The U.S. Naval War College. The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) is a Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) institution serving the nation, the Department of Defense, and the U.S. Navy. U.S. and selected international graduates earn Master of Arts degrees in National Security & Strategic Studies or Defense & Strategic Studies accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The College educates tomorrow's leaders, informs today's decision-makers, and engages with Allies and partners by developing strategic perspective, critical thinking, and cultural awareness in peace, crisis, and war. We are actively seeking candidates with diverse academic and professional backgrounds. More information on the college can be found at www.usnwc.edu. Maritime Advanced Warfighting School (MAWS). MAWS teaches the Navy's advanced warfighting curriculum. MAWS is an integral component of the NWC's mission to educate strategic and operational leaders. First, MAWS educates officers to be operational-level leaders: to understand and apply maritime power effectively; to initiate and lead Operational Planning Teams (OPTs); and to think creatively and critically by evaluating complex, chaotic security problems, identifying key causes and effects, developing exhaustive alternatives, presenting recommendations to operational commanders, and effectively implementing commanders' decisions. Second, MAWS educates officers to conduct effective operational planning as members of planning teams in multinational, interagency, joint, and maritime environments. Primary to this second objective is continual interface with other Service and Joint planners, which enhances the working relationship necessary in the Joint Planning and Execution Community (JPEC). MAWS graduates serve in operational planner billets on Numbered Fleet, Service Component Commander, and Combatant Commander Staffs, and are groomed to fill key leadership positions within their respective warfare communities. The curriculum is taught primarily through readings and discussion seminars. MAWS faculty members are expected to lead seminars, participate in curriculum development, and perform other academic duties as needed. Responsibilities. The Deputy Director assists and provides support to the MAWS Director in the planning, organization, execution, and administration of MAWS activities. Duties include development and execution of curriculum components to meet MAWS objectives, serve as the MAWS Mission Resource Manager (MRM), development and execution of the MAWS budget, maintaining the MAWS physical plant including recapitalization, assist in advising and assisting MAWS students, maintaining liaison with persons, departments, and commands that function in supporting and supported relationships with MAWS, and maintaining currency and professionalism in the Operational Planning Area of Study (AOS) by participating in real-world operations when invited, attending relevant professional conferences, and supervising relevant research. Qualifications. Essential qualifications include: (1) an advanced degree in national security affairs or a related field; (2) Joint Professional Military Education Phase I and Phase II (JPME I and II) from any source; and (3) demonstrated expertise as a practitioner in one or more of the following areas: joint or maritime operational planning and operations, naval warfare, joint operational function areas, other government agencies, information operations, multi-national military operations, and U.S. Navy roles and missions. Candidates must be prepared to teach at the master's degree level. Desirable qualifications include a PhD; Joint Qualified Officer; knowledge of maritime warfare theory; recent maritime warfare operational experience or experience at a Fleet Command, Combatant Command or Regional Component Command; graduate of a service/joint advanced warfighting school (JAWS, MAWS, SAMS, SAWS, SAASS); demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with peers in a learning environment; and demonstrated ability to create a professional seminar atmosphere to enhance student educational outcomes. This position requires eligibility for a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance. The selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment drug screening test and to random drug testing thereafter. Education Candidates must have an advanced degree in national security affairs or a related field. A master's degree is required. Additional Information Salary Considerations Salary is competitive and accompanied by a generous federal benefit package that includes health insurance and retirement saving plans, paid vacation, paid sick leave, and other benefits. Rank and salary are commensurate with experience and credentials in accordance with the Department of the Navy Faculty Pay Schedule. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status. 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 this specific hiring authority. 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.