Summary This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as the principal joint capabilities and concepts planner and analyst in the Warfighting Analysis Division (WAD). Responsibilities As a Concepts and Capabilities Analyst at the GS-0301-14/15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Developing and/or identifying new joint military approaches and/or warfighting concepts and integrating them into DoD analytics, planning and programming. Planning and leading the analyses of emerging concepts employing current and future capabilities of the armed forces of the United States and its allies across a full range of military operations. Evaluating the merit of future force designs and/or current and future warfighting capabilities against those of potential adversaries. Developing future force design options and supporting planning and programming recommendations Producing concepts and recommendations that meet USC Title 10 tasking for Joint Capability Development to include identifying new joint military capabilities, performing military net assessments and advising on joint military capabilities that meet national defense strategies. 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: Identifying and reviewing new joint military approaches and/or warfighting concepts and integrating them into DoD analytics, planning and programming. Leading and/or executing analyses of emerging concepts employing current and future capabilities of the armed forces of the United States and its allies. Evaluating the merit of future force designs and/or current and future warfighting capabilities against those of potential adversaries. Evaluating future force design recommendations, planning and programming. Assisting in concepts and recommendations that meet USC Title 10 tasking for Joint Capability Development OR You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications: B. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service: Developing new joint military approaches and/or warfighting concepts and integrating them into DoD analytics, planning and programming. Planning and leading the analyses of emerging concepts employing current and future capabilities of the armed forces of the United States and its allies. Evaluating the merit of future force designs and/or current and future warfighting capabilities against those of potential adversaries. Developing future force design options and supporting planning and programming recommendations. Producing concepts and recommendations that meet USC Title 10 tasking for Joint Capability Development. 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 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/. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d 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 Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).