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Summary This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent serves as a Program Analyst in the Joint Fires Division for the JCS Staff; Command, Control, Communications and Cyber Directorate (J-6); Joint Fires Division, Joint Close Air Support Branch with responsibilities associated with Digitally-Aided Close Air Support Technical Analysis & Joint Fire Support Joint Mission Thread functions and related activities associated with Branch and Division functions. Responsibilities As a PROGRAM ANALYST (FIRE SUPPORT SYSTEMS ANALYSIS) at the GS-0343-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Performs analysis, research, and other projects directly supporting the Branch and Division Chief. Guides and assesses the Digitally-aided Close Air Support, and Digitally-aided Fire Support projects to influence requirements, procurement and resourcing investment decisions relative to the Joint Fires Division (JFD), mission areas of Joint Fires, Joint Close Air Support, Friendly Force Tracking, and Combat Identification. Works closely with counterparts representing the Military Services, Combatant Commands (CCMDs), Agencies, the Joint Staff, Coalition Partner Nations and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). Provides support across the United States including exercises, coordination, meetings and operations to include extensive work with U.S. allies, NATO, and Allied Command Transformation. Utilizes Tactical Data Link requirements, development and operation; and demonstrated leadership traits to orchestrate successful resolution of issues by teams composed of U.S. and Partner Nation warfighters, trainers, and technical experts. Plans and organizes the study, estimates costs, coordinating with staff and line management and appropriate personnel, conducting all phases of the project, etc. 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: Planning, operating and assessing Joint Tactical Data Link (TDL) operations to include at least Link 16, also Variable Messaging Format (VMF), and XML (Cursor-on-Target) standards; Applying electromagnetic protective measures in a radio frequency (RF) environment; Providing technical guidance and overseeing the interoperability analysis for the Joint fire support mission area, including doctrine, tactics, techniques and procedures, and situational systems; Managing data collection, analysis, and compliance assessment of program office systems to support interoperability certification process; Communicating within a senior-level, Joint and multi-national environment to include military headquarters staffing process. 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 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 (ICTAP eligibility): 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/ Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.