Plans, Strategy Assessments Spec Security Clearance

Position: Plans, Strategy, & Assessments Spec with Security Clearance
Duties As a Plans, Strategy, & Assessments Spec at the GS-0301-12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include:
* Lead the development and management of the Center's Biennial Program Plan, translating leadership guidance into a comprehensive process with clear timelines and deliverables.
* Manage the Center's long-range Strategic Calendar (3-18+ months), deconflicting major activities, and lead the formal review and update cycle for all foundational governance documents.
* Conduct strategic horizon scanning and long-range risk assessments to identify emerging trends in the Arctic security environment and advise leadership on necessary adjustments.
* Drive the executive decision-making process by coordinating leadership briefs, vetting staff proposals, and transforming raw performance data into actionable, strategic insights.
* Guide the Center's Integrated Planning Team (IPT) framework, actively identifying cross-divisional dependencies and providing strategic health assessments to mitigate risks.
* Coordinate and execute the quarterly Program Management Review (PMR) cycle, including establishing reporting metrics, conducting quality assurance on materials, and facilitating the review sessions.
* Capture, assign, and track all tasks and decisions generated during PMRs, integrating findings into broader organizational assessments to inform strategic adjustments and resource allocation. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Must be a U.S. citizen
* Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
* Resume and supporting documents (See

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* Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
* May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

* Work Schedule:

Full Time
* Overtime:
Occasionally
* Tour of Duty:
Flexible
* Recruitment

Incentives:

May offer relocation incentive
* Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
Exempt
* Financial Disclosure:
Not Required
* Telework Eligibility:
This position is situational telework eligible
* Must obtain/maintain Non-critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance
* Occasional travel away from the regular duty station sometimes in austere, foreign countries is required. Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-12/13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:
* Leading the development and execution of strategic and operational-level plans and managing associated governance and planning processes.
* Conducting comprehensive organizational assessments, analyzing performance data, and providing strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
* Developing and implementing performance management frameworks, including the establishment of metrics and the facilitation of program review cycles. OR

B. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service:
* Applying analytical and evaluative methods to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations.
* Experience in developing, managing, and maintaining long-range strategic calendars and governance documents.
* Skill in analyzing and interpreting performance data to identify trends and inform decision-making processes. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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: . Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities:
For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or…