What are the responsibilities and job description for the STRATEGIC ANALYST position at Defense Threat Reduction Agency?
Summary This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Responsibilities Serves as a Strategic Analyst within the Strategic Trends Office. As a STRATEGIC ANALYST at the GS-0301-13 / 14 some of your typical work assignments may include : Responsible for research, analysis, strategy development, written products, and oral presentations regarding future threat trends within a 5-10 year range covering geopolitical, cultural, and technological aspects of the design, development, deployment, and use of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) / CBRN materials. Monitors strategic movements in foreign WMD programs and global S&T developments to correlate to US and Allied mitigation / defense efforts. Reports on risk and recommended activities or strategies to minimize impacts to the United States and its global partners. Generates timely, credible, and actionable insights to enable and guide warfighter understanding of WMD and improvised threats across the range of military operations. Identifies factors in the operational environment affecting emerging threats as well as the commensurate challenges and opportunities for the Agency, warfighter, and Department. Communicates threat assessments within the Agency and across the Department of Defense. Supports the Agency, warfighter, and DoD by characterizing the emerging strategic and operational threat environment and informs the development of strategy, plans, requirements, and guidance. Supports internal research program focused on strategic dialogues, studies, and experiential learning exercises. Assists in hosting workshops, conferences, and symposiums for discussion / examination of emerging threats and future challenges on the battlefield. Assesses significance and quality of events to ensure continual improvement and adherence to program objectives and goals. Develops, forecasts, and monitors budget to ensure adherence to policy, guidance, and law. Supports strategy to budget to outcome assessments. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications : One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service : Expert knowledge, skill, and ability in organizing and conducting CWMD-focused analysis; Experience presenting follow-on deliverables such as analytical reports, occasional papers, vignettes / scenarios, executive summaries, and executive briefings to senior leadership and government officials; Expert knowledge of strategic analysis using classified and unclassified information in order to provide complete assessments of potential future trends affecting the development and use of WMD, and other emerging technologies, and; Experience developing an / or supporting Table-Top Exercises (TTXs) focused on future battlefield challenges. You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications : One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service : Expert knowledge, skill, and ability in organizing, managing, and facilitating CWMD-focused analysis; Experience developing and presenting follow-on deliverables such as analytical reports, occasional papers, vignettes / scenarios, executive summaries, and executive briefings to senior leadership and government officials; Expert knowledge of strategic analysis using classified and unclassified information in order to provide complete assessments of potential future trends affecting the development and use of WMD, and other emerging technologies; Experience developing Table-Top Exercises (TTXs) focused on future battlefield challenges, and; Experience developing TTX game mechanics, scenarios, and supporting materials to generate actionable recommendations and enhance understanding of complex concepts and approaches to mitigate potential future threats. 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 12-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q== 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).
