Summary This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for performing planner, designer, and controller functions in support of multinational force development efforts for the Multinational Capability Development Campaign and for specific US-led projects, ensuring that campaign plans, project plans, and associated events are designed to focus and drive realistic, achievable, and value added outcomes. Responsibilities As a MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ANALYST at the GS-0343-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Works with the MCDC (Multinational Capability Development Campaign) Branch Head, MCDC US National Director, MCDC Executive Steering Group (ESG) Chairperson (typically a Flag/General Officer/Senior Executive Service person), project leaders, project sponsors, customers, and other key stakeholders to: identify requirements, constraints and restraints; design projects; document all activities; and baseline end-to-end plans. Supports the MCDC Branch planning efforts to integrate appropriate multinational and coalition expertise and resources based on a prioritized list of topics and capabilities of mutual interest. Incumbent works with MCDC members and ad hoc team members to ensure campaign and project objectives are established, tracked and met according to established deadlines. Coordinates policy development and business rules, and establishes processes for implementation of new MCDC programs. Identifies multinational force development capability gaps, developing and evaluating corresponding non-material solutions, and transitioning the resulting multinational and international force development capabilities to meet present and future operational needs of the Joint Staff, CCMDs and Services. Develops detailed data collection and analysis plans for use in evaluating force development capability gaps. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Analyzing functional concepts and capabilities; Ensuring compliance with strategic guidance and directives; Identifying problems and potential issues and implementing solutions that cross over multiple organizational lines and management levels. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs (ICTAP eligibility): This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.