Summary This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for providing expertise in the areas of modeling and simulation (M&S) policies, technical analyses, and software development, as well as advise in the areas of planning, programming, budgeting, and execution (PPBE). Responsibilities As a PROGRAM ANALYST(MODELING AND SIMULATION) at the GS-0343-11/12/13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Responsible for supporting the planning, programming, budgeting, and execution for global joint training infrastructure. Analyze and assess matters with joint staff budgetary, funding, and policy implications for JS J7/DDJT programs and activities Responsible for documenting and submitting procurement requests that are aligned to annual budget planning and spend plans. Provide program analyst support and technical assistance for financial data, budget calculations, and acquisition information supporting EOD/DDJT Divisions. Work with J7 resource offices to execute annual IT procurement actions using internal procurement requests and ensuring funding and obligations are achieved IAW appropriations acts, continuing appropriations resolutions, and applicable laws. Coordination with requirements Systems Matter Experts (SMEs), Technical SMEs, M&S Service Development PMs, Operational Users, and Industry partners that develops, sustains, and executes Modeling & Simulation (M&S) programs based on Joint Staff, Combatant Command and Service requirements. Responsible to produce a wide variety of program execution and decision support products addressing areas of organizational processes, information technology acquisition, technical support services, program assessments and evaluations, financial policy, and joint training policy. Works with a multiservice team which includes SMEs that provide the Global Joint Training Infrastructure that provides modeling and simulation to conduct joint and service military exercises. Provides programmatic M&S and technical expertise and represents JS J7 DDJT at technical, industry, training, and educational conferences, meetings, tests, demonstrations, presentations and events and interacts with the Joint Staff Legal, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (OUSD) Force Education & Training, and other stakeholders to include individual Service and Combatant Command (CCMD) exercise staffs on all matters concerning M&S. Responsible for the development of methodologies and conduct of studies concerning joint technical support and enablers to include legacy and emerging joint training technical and/or M&S systems. Plans, directs, and conducts studies to determine feasibility, adequacy, and compatibility of M&S and/or technical systems. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-11, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector/military): Assists with developing, sustaining, and executing Modeling & Simulation (M&S) and/or Technical programs. Participates in analyzing current systems to identify problems, recommend alternative solutions, and provide suggestions upon which decision-makers can alter policies, plans, and programs. Determines feasibility, adequacy, and compatibility of Modeling & Simulation systems B. Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree Or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.; OR C. Combination of Education and Experience: You have some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector/military): Plans, sustains, and executes Modeling & Simulation (M&S) and/or technical programs. Oversees the analysis of systems to identify problems, recommend alternative solutions, and provides a basis upon which decision-makers can alter policies, plans, and programs. Determines feasibility, adequacy, and compatibility of Modeling & Simulation and/or technical systems. **Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for the GS-12 grade level. 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: Develops, sustains, and executes Modeling & Simulation (M&S) and/or technical programs. Analyzes current systems to identify problems, recommend alternative solutions, and provides a basis upon which decision-makers can alter policies, plans, and programs. Determines feasibility, adequacy, and compatibility of Modeling & Simulation and/or technical systems. .***Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for the GS-13 grade level. 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 (FOR THE GS-11 LEVEL ONLY) ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses. Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable. When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit: Foreign Education 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%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Other Notes: 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).