Summary This position is part of the Department of Defense . The incumbent will be responsible for assisting the Assistant to the Director (ATD) in preparing MDA Executive Leadership for engagements with Combatant Commands (CCMDs) and/or military service leadership. Synchronizes activities of MDA representatives in their respective region. Ensures MDA leadership has situational awareness of regional issues affecting MDA objectives. Responsibilities As a Program Analyst at the NH-0343-3 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serve as a MDA Liaison to USEUCOM. Interact with Combatant Command (CCMD) senior Government leadership (FO/GO and SES level) on Missile Defense System (MDS) related matters to ensure coordinated development and deployment within the CCMD Area of Responsibility. Provide operational-level interface to CCMDs for the MDS. Represent MDA and its positions and programs by establishing CCMD customer alliances, anticipating MDS integration/ coordination problems and developing solutions. Utilize the Joint Operational Planning Process to plan real-world Integrated Air and Missile Defense operations in a Joint/Combined operational environment. Assist in developing, analyzing and evaluating theater-specific Missile Defense Doctrine and Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) related to operational missile defense planning activities. Facilitate Warfighter participation in the development of future missile defense capabilities. Capture, coordinate, solicit and provide subject matter expert (SME) input to CCMDs/Component Commands submitting requests for information (RFIs) and analysis (RFAs) to MDA. Facilitate Warfighter participation in the development of future missile defense capabilities and participation in exercises and wargames. Deliver clear and effective verbal and written reports and briefings to leaders. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the NH-3 if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH - NH-2 (GS11) grade level in the Federal service: Closely interacting with Senior Government leadership at the Combatant Command (CCMD), FO/GO and SES level; Experience in planning military operations associated with Maritime and Land-Based Missile Defense Systems in a Joint and/or combined environment, to include coordinating test events; Using analytical methods to gather date and perform qualitative/quantitative analysis in order to develop studies, reviews, assessment, plan, and/or schedules; Experience in using the Joint Operational Planning Process to plan real-world Integrated Air and Missile Defense operations in a joint and/or combined operational environment, to include experience in developing, analyzing and evaluating Operational Doctrine and Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs). Integrating and coordinating problems, facilitating Requests for Information/Analysis, developing sound solutions, and implementing actions to ensure mission accomplishment. (Experience must be reflected in your resume). 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. Please limit your resume to five pages. If more than five pages are submitted, only the first five pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. NOTE: The limit does not apply to cover letters, eligibility documents such as Standard Form (SF) 50, Military Spouse, DD Form 214, transcripts, etc. INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS: Overseas tour of duty for is projected to be 36 months. You may be required sign a Transportation Agreement. Incumbent may be subject to the 5-year foreign area limitation according to the DoDI 1400.25-V1230, dated 26 July 2012. Applicants who are currently stationed overseas, must have enough time to meet the initial tour stated above. Applicants who have returned from an overseas tour, and have not been physically present in the United States (CONUS) or Non foreign area for 2 continuous years, may require a waiver. NOTE: If you have not completed 5 years overseas and return to a CONUS assignment, that time spent overseas counts towards the 5 year limitation, unless you have been in the States for at least 2 continuous years. Medical Care: Applicants who have family members with special medical needs should ensure that prior to accepting a position overseas their family members' medical needs can be met. Access to care in a military treatment facility may not be available to civilian employees except on a space available basis. Consequently, host nation medical facilities may be the only care available. The availability and level of care at host nation medical facilities will vary by location. Applicants hired from the Continental United States (CONUS) and their family members (who are US citizens) are required to obtain Official Passports prior to departure to the overseas area. May be subjected to a variety of environmental conditions typical of the overseas areas in which traveling, to include the potential for exposure to acts of terrorism. Payment for travel and transportation expenses may be authorized. This includes government paid travel transportation, shipment and temporary storage of household goods, and possibly other entitlements based upon the JTR and agency policy. You may be required to sign a transportation agreement. Most civilian permanent change of station travel entitlements are taxable. For additional information on the tax impact, please visit:https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.html For more information on overseas allowances and benefits, please visit: https://aoprals.state.gov/ Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: ACQDEMO Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: 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/. Citizenship/Ordinarily Resident Status: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are not considered Ordinarily Resident under the applicable Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA). An ordinarily resident is anyone who has lived in the host country longer than the allowed number of days without being a member of the forces assigned, civilian component or a family member of either the aforementioned or who has obtained a work permit for any duration. Ordinarily Resident restrictions apply and vary depending on the host nation. Payment for travel and transportation expenses may be authorized. This includes government paid travel transportation, shipment and temporary storage of household goods, and possibly other entitlements based upon the JTR and agency policy. You may be required to sign a transportation agreement. Most civilian permanent change of station travel entitlements are taxable. For additional information on the tax impact, please visit: https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.html Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Person with Disabilities- Schedule A Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/who-needs-to-register/#p5 ) To receive consideration please make sure you select ALL appropriate eligibilities in the application questionnaire. Overseas Position: If you are applying for a vacancy located overseas additional information regarding overseas employment can be found at: http://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/overseas.aspx 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