PROGRAM MANAGER

Summary You will serve as a Program Manager in the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) of COMPATWINGSLANT. Responsibilities You will provide timely and accurate input to, and maintenance of JOPES database time-Phased Force and Deployment (TPFDD) of Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Forces (MPRF) in support of global operations and contingency plans. You will serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for MPR force data as it related to support of the Global Force Management Implementation Guidance, CJCSM 3122 (JOPES Volume I), the Global Force Management Allocation Plan and Schedule. You will provide correct Force Tracking Number (FTN), deployment/redeployment dates, proper unit tasking, and other matters that impact deployment and employment. You will be responsible for promulgation of CPRG doctrine as it relates to JOPES, Strategic Mobility, Unit Movement, and Force Deployments. You will provide authoritative direction and training to subordinate commands relating to Force Deployments. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience and subject matter expert knowledge in the JOPES database to execute function as JOPES Program Manager, specifically to create, modify, and delete Unit Line Numbers (ULN), Force Modules (FM), Type Unit Characteristics (TUCHA) and Passenger/Cargo Increment Number (PlN/CIN) data for CPRG requirements within the required Plan ID (PID). Experience and subject matter expert knowledge in the JOPES database to execute function as CPRG JOPES Program Manager, sig to include the use of joint management capabilities within the JOPES database to create, modify, and delete CPRG data within the PIDs in accordance with CJCSM and combatant commander level TPFDD Letters of Instruction. Experience and subject matter expert knowledge in all aspects of the Joint Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES), specifically to include the overall planning and execution process as outlined in CJCSM 3122 series (JOPES Volumes I through III). Experience and subject matter expert knowledge in Time Phased Force Deployment Data (TPPDD), specifically to include use of the editing capabilities within the JOPES database for creation, update and deletion of records, creation and deletion of force modules, and setting validations to identify and document force deployments in the JOPES database in accordance with CJCS and combatant commander level TPFDD Letters of Instruction. Experience and subject matter expert knowledge in Time Phased Force Deployment Data {TPFDD), specifically to include the use of reports capability to provide output data to manage deployment of forces in accordance with CJCS and combat commander level TPFDD Letters of Instruction. Incumbent requires expert knowledge in all aspects operational orders to proper formatting for joint procedures, understanding of command relations to include joint and naval service, and understanding of deployment authorities in accordance with Global Force. Experience and expert knowledge in the Global Force Management (GFM) system, specifically to include the assignment process, the allocation process and the apportionment process. As outlined in the Unified Command Plan, Force For Unified Commands, Global Force Management Implementation Guidance, Global Force Management Allocation Plan, and the Global Force Management Schedule. Experience and comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of program management policies, concepts, practices, and principles in order to analyze and develop recommendations for improvement in program operations and objectives. Experience and comprehensive knowledge of the unified command structure and of Navy and Marine Corps organizations. Familiarity with the overall joint planning procedures to include requirements and capabilities documents, timetables, and the operation plan submission/approval process is required to fully understand the importance of the plans/planning systems developed and maintained. Experience and comprehensive knowledge of the processes associated with the joint operation planning systems and related systems involved in the planning and conduct of military operations. This knowledge should incorporate previous analysis experience in JOPES software and computer systems. This knowledge is required to accurately represent military planner requirements and to articulate these requirements in technical terms. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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 ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. Generally, current Federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. All qualifications and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.