Summary You will serve as a Battle Rhythm Manager in the Knowledge Management Office, Chief of Staff, Headquarters of HEADQUARTERS US INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND. Responsibilities You will provide direct support to the Chief of Staff in all matters regarding the development, refinement, coordination, and execution of Battle Rhythm in support of USINDOPACOM missions and responsibilities. You will organize and direct Battle Rhythm management events and guides the development of the battle rhythm. You will develop Battle Rhythm tools, plans, orders, guidance and execution directives. You will regularly develop and present USINDOPACOM briefs to Flag/General officer and Senior Executive Service (SES) audiences internal and external to USINDOPACOM. You will have habitual and direct interaction with Flag Officers/General Officers (FOGO) and Civilian equivalents during the planning, approval, and execution functions of duty. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector demonstrating an expert knowledge of the policy, procedures, processes, and information flow associated with battle rhythm management. You must also possess a mastery of knowledge and acumen in applying advanced principles, concepts, methods, standards, and procedures for: (1) developing and interpreting policies, procedures and strategies governing joint military operations; (2) providing expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations on issues; and (3) making recommendations that significantly influence policies and programs. You must be able to communicate extremely well both orally and in writing. Specialized experience must demonstrate: 1) Developing, refining, coordinating, and executing battle rhythm to support command decision cycle and facilitate operations; 2) Applying a knowledge of tactical, operational, and strategic planning processes as well as military operational art; 3) Establishing processes and procedures to ensure an adequate flow of information to enable decision-making and subsequent operations spanning the entire continuum of operations. 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 ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. 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 This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. 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/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). 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. Eligible DoD career or career conditional employees shall be granted statutory return rights to their former position for a period of 5 years if continuously employed in a foreign or non-foreign area provided by Executive Order 10895 and DoDI 1400.25, v 1230. Employees that do not exercise their return rights within five years are no longer eligible for return rights and will be treated as a local hire. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees
