Summary This position is being filled under Direct Hire Auth 5 U.S.C. § 9905, 6/23/2023. Part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for IT supporting Command and Control (C2); Joint / Coalition Interoperability; and Decision / Operational Advantage. Identifies and develops recommendations for changes in doctrine, personnel, facilities, and policy for CJADC2 capabilities in compliance with Federal and Departmental requirements. Responsibilities This position is being filled under Direct Hire Auth 5 U.S.C. § 9905, 6/23/2023. As a INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) at the GS-2210-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Identifies and develops recommendations for changes in doctrine, personnel, facilities, and policy for Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control 2 (CJADC2) capabilities in compliance with Federal and Departmental requirements. Assesses scope and deliverables of Command and Control (C2) projects from all five CJADC2 Lines of Effort (LOE). Develops updates for Current Operations Branch Chief and Cross Functional Team (CFT) Chair consideration on key CJADC2 products that account for changes in threat, operational priorities, agile capability development, and the existing acquisition lifecycle, lessons learned, and identification of new and evolving technological innovations. Assesses C2 decision-making and collaboration capabilities, enabling technologies, communications, transport technologies, and cyber security/hardening capabilities and measures from DoD-wide assessment venues, including Service and joint exercises, experimentation, war games, and laboratory evaluations. Supports development of long-range plans to meet the CJADC2 goals and objectives requiring additional emphasis Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS 13 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Directs the development of recommendations and provides advice involving interpreting or developing important public IT policies, as well as plans, coordinates, and evaluates complex long-range studies and develops recommendations of theories; Applies principles, policies, concepts, standards, and practices in the areas of Cyber and Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2), Command, Control, Communications and Computers (C4), Cyber, and/or Coalition Interoperability; Assesses scope of C2 projects, identifying interdependencies and critical path for time phased deliveries; Makes recommendations required to change, interpret, or develop C4/Cyber policies or programs; for program planning functions, uses knowledge of current scientific and technological advances in related fields of IT and automation; Conducts complex analysis and identifies and proposes solutions to C4/Cyber management problems which are often characterized by their breadth, importance, and/or critical nature 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Education Additional Information Other Notes: Information Assurance Management: Task requirement is IAM Level II certification of DoDD 8570.01-M. As a condition of employment, the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain IAM Level II certification under DoDD 8570.01-M within six months or less of entrance on duty. 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: 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/ Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))